# TEDConnect

> TEDConnect is the official app for attendees of TED Conferences.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.ted.android.conference`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** TED Conferences LLC
- **Category:** LIFESTYLE
- **Downloads:** 195,125
- **Rating:** 3.75 / 5 (583 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.0.30
- **Last updated:** 2026-04-20
- **First published:** 2013-02-15
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 77 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ted.android.conference)
- **Website:** [http://support.ted.com](http://support.ted.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.ted.com/pages/117](http://www.ted.com/pages/117)

## Description

TEDConnect is the official companion app designed exclusively for attendees of TED Conferences. It helps you navigate every aspect of the event by providing a comprehensive schedule of speaker sessions, meals, parties, and workshops alongside detailed venue maps. The app allows you to browse and message speakers and fellow attendees, build your TED network, and stay connected with TEDsters long after the event.

With TEDConnect, you can also find other attendees in the event space and share your location to make networking seamless. Access requires confirmed registration for a TED event, ensuring a tailored experience for TED participants. Not attending TED? You can still enjoy TED Talks by downloading TED's official app for fresh content direct from the stage.

## Rankings

- #161,486 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.NFC`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_CALENDAR`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO`
- `android.permission.READ_SYNC_STATS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CALENDAR`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SYNC_SETTINGS`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `com.ted.android.conference.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.ted.android.conference.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

Overall sentiment is mixed: many users praise TEDConnect for being useful, fast, and educational, with positive, appreciative feedback. However, recurring negatives center on login/sign-up failures, crashes, and Android-specific instability and data-refresh problems. The most mentioned points are strong positive sentiment and usefulness, contrasted with access problems and instability on Android.

### Pros

- Overall positive sentiment and appreciation for the app (users say they love it and describe it as great/excellent).
- Useful and educational, with perceived value for business or learning.
- Attendee list and scheduling management features are appreciated by some users.

### Cons

- Login/sign-up issues are frequently reported (inability to log in, login errors).
- Crashes or the app freezing/opening failures (stability problems).
- Android-specific problems such as data not refreshing and poorer performance compared to iOS.
- Occasional feature bugs or non-working aspects (e.g., sending photos, general 'not working' issues).

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