# UControlByUC

> UControl by United is an easy-to-use whole home Wi-Fi application.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.united.smarthome](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.united.smarthome)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.united.smarthome`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** United Communications
- **Category:** BUSINESS
- **Downloads:** 11,331
- **Rating:** 4.10 / 5 (103 ratings)
- **Version:** 26.3.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-28
- **First published:** 2020-04-15
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 47 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.united.smarthome)
- **Website:** [https://united.net/](https://united.net/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://united.net/legal/mobile-app-privacy-policy/](https://united.net/legal/mobile-app-privacy-policy/)

## Description

"UControlByUC" is a user-friendly Android app by United designed to help subscribers secure and manage their home Wi-Fi networks. With features like network security, SSID and password management, as well as parental controls, it allows users to take control of their internet environment. Block unwanted content and enjoy peace of mind with UControlByUC, making home networking simple and secure.

## Rankings

- #538,635 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.REORDER_TASKS`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.united.smarthome.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users consistently praise UControlByUC for being easy to use and for effective network monitoring that shows connected devices. The app is viewed as reliable and overall great, with strong service/support mentioned in a couple of reviews. There are a few isolated negatives, including an update-related onboarding prompt and a rare device connectivity issue, but these do not appear to be widespread. Overall, the sentiment is favorable with minimal, non-systemic drawbacks.

### Pros

- Easy to use
- Network monitoring that shows connected devices
- Reliable and works as expected
- Great service and support

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.united.smarthome)