# VirtualHere USB Server

> Turn your Android device into a USB Server!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.virtualhere.androidserver](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.virtualhere.androidserver)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.virtualhere.androidserver`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** VirtualHere Pty. Ltd.
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 178,711
- **Rating:** 3.65 / 5 (449 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.8.0
- **Last updated:** 2025-06-23
- **First published:** 2014-05-06
- **Publisher country:** AU
- **Size:** 6.06 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.virtualhere.androidserver)
- **Website:** [https://www.virtualhere.com](https://www.virtualhere.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.virtualhere.com/privacy](https://www.virtualhere.com/privacy)

## Description

The VirtualHere USB Server Chrome extension transforms your Android phone, tablet, TV, PC, or embedded device into a versatile USB server. This native C-based app offers high performance by utilizing multiple CPU cores, allowing you to share USB devices wirelessly or over wired networks. It's seamlessly integrated with the Valve Steam Link app for enhanced gaming experiences.

With VirtualHere, your USB devices appear as if directly connected to client machines running Windows, Linux, or OSX, eliminating the need for USB cables. Whether controlling a digital camera remotely, turning printers wireless, using USB devices in virtual machines, or accessing serial devices, VirtualHere enables flexible and powerful USB sharing solutions. The trial supports sharing one USB device seven times, with license options for advanced features and multiple device sharing.

## Rankings

- #168,251 — Overall
- #16 — usb

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.virtualhere.androidserver.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `horizonos.permission.HEADSET_CAMERA`

## Review summary

The app delivers strong USB-over-network performance and easy controller support, but its licensing and pricing model plus occasional cross-platform reliability issues dampen its appeal. Users report good developer support and solid performance when it works, yet concerns about cost and transparency are common.

### Pros

- Excellent USB over network with plug-and-play and very low latency.
- Great support for gaming peripherals (DualSense, Xbox controllers) via the Android server.
- Works across multiple devices and a home network, enabling USB sharing from Android to PC.
- Developer is responsive and provides solid support.

### Cons

- Licensing and pricing model is expensive, per-device and non-transferable.
- Pricing transparency is poor and terms are unclear or misleading.
- Reliability can be inconsistent with cross-platform bugs and some devices not detected.

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