# ClickToPhone

> Switch accessible Phone, Messaging, Gallery app and Environmental control.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.unique.perspectives.clicktophone](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.unique.perspectives.clicktophone)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.unique.perspectives.clicktophone`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Unique Perspectives Limited
- **Category:** MEDICAL
- **Downloads:** 25,817
- **Rating:** 3.20 / 5 (212 ratings)
- **Version:** 327
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-29
- **First published:** 2011-12-05
- **Publisher country:** IE
- **Size:** 39 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.unique.perspectives.clicktophone)
- **Website:** [http://www.housemate.ie](http://www.housemate.ie/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://housemate.ie/clicktophone-privacy-policy/](http://housemate.ie/clicktophone-privacy-policy/)

## Description

ClickToPhone replaces your native Phone, Contacts, Messaging and Gallery with a consistent, switch-accessible interface for making/answering calls, sending/receiving SMS, and viewing photos. Designed for switch and joystick users, it includes a scannable soft keyboard, multiple scanning modes (automatic, two-switch, step scanning, joystick), and four user levels from Beginner to Expert. A setup wizard guides you to enable ClickToPhone as the default Phone and Messaging app and to configure the soft keyboard, scanning method, home page and user level. Projects can be backed up and copied between devices, and a technician mode provides advanced customization.

ClickToPhone integrates Music, Browser, Camera and Settings to centralize core smartphone functions. It pairs with the HouseMate hardware — a Bluetooth switch interface and environmental controller — to transmit InfraRed and RF signals to appliances. HouseMate supports learned IR codes, pre-recorded databases, EasyWave or Z-Wave options, up to 32 grids and 256 programmable buttons, and interfaces for wheelchair control systems. The app requires Device Administrator, default Phone/Messaging, optional Accessibility service and READ_MEDIA_FILES permissions.

## Rankings

- #392,742 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.hardware.sensor.proximity`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.CALL_PHONE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.DISABLE_KEYGUARD`
- `android.permission.EXPAND_STATUS_BAR`
- `android.permission.GET_TASKS`
- `android.permission.INTERACT_ACROSS_USERS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_DEVICE_ADMINS`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_CALL_LOG`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.READ_SMS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_MMS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_SMS`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `android.permission.SEND_SMS`
- `android.permission.SET_PROCESS_LIMIT`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.TURN_SCREEN_ON`
- `android.permission.USES_POLICY_FORCE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CALL_LOG`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SMS`

## Review summary

ClickToPhone is highly valued by disabled users for providing near full smartphone access using limited physical input, greatly enhancing user independence. The developer's responsiveness and the app's integration with assistive hardware are praised. However, several users report usability and aesthetic issues with the overlay interface, occasional bugs affecting call quality and compatibility after Android updates, and lacking user support for certain features. Despite imperfections, the app is considered essential for its target audience and is recognized for improving quality of life for people with severe physical disabilities.

### Pros

- Provides almost full access to an Android smartphone using a single switch, benefiting users with limited movement or disabilities.
- Increases independence for disabled users by allowing control over phone functions and communication apps.
- Developer is responsive and implements user feedback to improve the app.
- Core functionality is effective for enabling hands-free use of smartphones, which is crucial for users with severe physical limitations.
- Allows integration with hardware to expand usability for environmental control and communication.

### Cons

- App interface is clumsy and visually unappealing, with an overlay that cannot be disabled, reducing user experience.
- Some users experience technical issues such as speakerphone noise cancelling that affects call quality.
- Compatibility or functionality issues arise after Android updates that prevent the app from waking or certain buttons from working (e.g., WiFi button).
- Bug interactions with other apps like Spotify cause unexpected keyboard behavior, such as the Favorites keyboard appearing instead of QWERTY.
- Lack of clear guidance on uninstalling the app or performing certain actions like scrolling with dwell click.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.unique.perspectives.clicktophone)