# beam Home

> beam is the simple and secure way to control and monitor your garage door.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `io.beamlabs.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Beam Labs
- **Category:** HOUSE\_AND\_HOME
- **Downloads:** 12,302
- **Rating:** 2.32 / 5 (83 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.2.1.93
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-09
- **First published:** 2018-08-03
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 22 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.beamlabs.android)
- **Website:** [https://beamlabs.io](https://beamlabs.io/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.beamlabs.io/privacy/](https://www.beamlabs.io/privacy/)

## Description

"beam Home" is the secure solution for controlling and monitoring your garage door remotely. Compatible with your current garage opener, it offers features like notifications for open doors, remote access for friends, and integrations with smart home services. Enhance your garage's security and convenience with fingerprint locking and customizable door settings—all while keeping your data safe.

## Rankings

- #521,142 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADVERTISE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.HIGH_SAMPLING_RATE_SENSORS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.NEARBY_WIFI_DEVICES`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_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`
- `io.beamlabs.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `io.beamlabs.android.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

Users report pervasive WiFi and setup failures, app instability, and weak voice-assistant integration. When the system finally installs and updates, it can work reliably for remote garage control, but the Android app is plagued by connectivity, reliability, and feature-availability issues that hinder consistent use.

### Pros

- When setup succeeds, the app provides reliable remote garage control (open/close) via the smartphone.
- Installation can be straightforward on some devices/models (e.g., "installation was a breeze").
- After fixes/updates, the app/controller function well and is usable for remote control of the door.
- The app enables convenient door control from a phone once the system is functioning.

### Cons

- WiFi pairing/setup issues and general connectivity problems prevent completing the installation.
- App instability: frequent loading delays, sign-in failures, and occasional crashes requiring reinstalls.
- Voice assistant integrations are limited or unreliable (no Google Assistant/Home support or flaky Alexa).
- UI controls are unreliable (swipe to open/close often fails, buttons may not appear, sensor pairing issues).
- Customer support and post-purchase help can be unsatisfactory; getting returns or fixes can be challenging.

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