IoT Assistant

Name: IoT Assistant
Rating: 2.8088236 (90 reviews)
Author: Carnegie Mellon University

By: Carnegie Mellon University

Discover and control IoT data collected about you

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Features & Capabilities

IoT Assistant helps you discover and manage the data collected about you by various Internet of Things (IoT) technologies. From facial recognition cameras to smart speakers and location sensors, IoT devices collect extensive data about individuals. This extension provides a user-friendly interface to learn who is collecting your data, how it’s used, who it’s shared with, and to access any privacy controls available such as opting in or out.

Thanks to evolving global privacy regulations, IoT technologies must disclose their data practices and offer some level of user control. IoT Assistant consolidates these details in one place, enabling you to receive customized notifications tailored to your preferences and control their frequency. Additionally, through its associated portal at https://www.iotprivacy.io, users and administrators can publicize or discover data collection practices of various IoT devices, fostering transparency and enhancing privacy management. Protect your privacy in the connected world with IoT Assistant.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Privacy & Security

By:

Carnegie Mellon University

Downloads:

17,434 2

Rating:

2.81

(90)

Version:

2.1.0 Last updated: 2026-06-01

Version code:

Creation date:

2020-02-21

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION High risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION High risk
android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk

Size:

47.40MB

Email:

Io*****@andrew.cmu.edu

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-12

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Developed by:

Carnegie Mellon University

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.iotprivacy.iotassistant

Email:

Io*****@andrew.cmu.edu

Website:

https://www.iotprivacy.io/

User Reviews

Users appreciate the app's clean interface and the concept of showing nearby monitoring devices, but many find it limited to just traffic cameras and lacking in comprehensive detection. The biggest issues are the mandatory account creation and problematic email verification loops, which hinder access. Several users report bugs, crashes, and setup difficulties. There is also concern about the app demanding excessive permissions and user info, raising privacy worries.

Pros

Clean and easy to use interface
Interesting concept to see nearby IoT or monitoring devices
Simple and quick setup process for some users
Shows location of some official devices like traffic cameras
Provides information about data being collected from users

Cons

Mandatory account creation and email verification is problematic and frustrating
Email verification process often leads to endless loops preventing login
App shows very limited devices, mostly just traffic cameras, disappointing users
App is buggy, hangs, or crashes during setup and registration
Privacy concerns due to required permissions and account info, perceived as spyware

Recent reviews

The app has a very nice clean interface. Took 30 seconds to set up. It's a great idea to see all the officially registered items. Looks like my area is only traffic cameras and bank security cameras. But still pretty cool

Ja*****, 2022-07-23

Pretty disappointing. After four months t he only things showing up are traffic cameras on the highways. I expected more sensitive performance. Will be uninstalling