# DR CONTROL

> TASCAM DR CONTROL is an app that allows you to control the DR-22WL/DR-44WL

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.tascam.android.drcontrol](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.tascam.android.drcontrol)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.tascam.android.drcontrol`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** TEAC CORPORATION
- **Category:** ENTERTAINMENT
- **Downloads:** 66,362
- **Rating:** 2.77 / 5 (433 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.2.2
- **Last updated:** 2025-10-23
- **First published:** 2014-11-17
- **Publisher country:** JP
- **Size:** 2.71 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tascam.android.drcontrol)
- **Website:** [http://audio.teac.com/](http://audio.teac.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.teac.co.jp/int/privacypolicy](https://www.teac.co.jp/int/privacypolicy)

## Description

TASCAM DR CONTROL is a powerful Chrome extension and app that enables users to remotely control the DR-22WL and DR-44WL Linear PCM recorders via Wi-Fi. It offers convenient remote management of recording levels, filter settings, file organization, and file transfers directly from a smartphone or tablet.

Users can connect to the devices either through a Wi-Fi router in studio or home settings with "VIA ROUTER" mode, or directly to the recorder without a router in the outdoor environment using "TO DEVICE" mode. This flexibility allows recording in various locations without being tied to a computer.

The app supports firmware updates for the DR-22WL/DR-44WL models and provides seamless integration for efficient recording workflows. TASCAM's DR CONTROL enhances portability and remote operability, making it ideal for audio professionals and enthusiasts needing flexible control over their recorders.

## Rankings

- #266,051 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_MEDIA_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`

## Review summary

Users appreciate the app's wireless remote control features and simple interface, enabling convenient audio recording and file management. However, multiple reviews highlight persistent WiFi connectivity problems, including failure to connect and frequent disconnections. File transfer speeds are slow and background operations are lacking, which frustrates users. Some experience crashes or unresponsiveness on certain devices. Overall, while the app offers useful recording control, stability and performance issues significantly impact the user experience.

### Pros

- Wireless remote functionality works well when connected.
- Allows managing, recording, listening, and downloading audio files conveniently.
- Clean and simple user interface appreciated by some users.
- Ability to control the recorder from the phone over WiFi provides good functionality for musicians.
- Works flawlessly on some older or specific devices.

### Cons

- Frequent connectivity issues with WiFi connection dropping or failing to connect.
- App crashes or becomes unresponsive after some use on certain devices.
- File transfers via WiFi are very slow and cannot run in the background.
- App lacks background play and streaming defaults to off, limiting usability.
- Battery drains quickly on the recorder when app is enabled.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.tascam.android.drcontrol)