# Air Mode for Android

> Control your media playback without even touching the screen!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/net.adityak.airmode](https://chrome-stats.com/d/net.adityak.airmode)

## Overview

- **ID:** `net.adityak.airmode`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Aditya Kharote
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 164,684
- **Rating:** 2.30 / 5 (263 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.2
- **Last updated:** 2024-12-14
- **First published:** 2023-03-15
- **Publisher country:** IN
- **Size:** 14 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.adityak.airmode)
- **Website:** [https://adityak.net](https://adityak.net/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://gist.github.com/Akharote1/6b56a2fcb36aaa0ac27d84e848dde5e7](https://gist.github.com/Akharote1/6b56a2fcb36aaa0ac27d84e848dde5e7)

## Description

Air Mode for Android allows you to control your media playback effortlessly using hover and wave gestures above your device's proximity sensor. Perfect when your hands are occupied—whether you're doing dishes, working out, or cleaning—this extension enables touchless control of music and video without unlocking your device.

With 4 intuitive gestures and over 10 customizable actions, you can personalize controls such as play/pause, next or previous tracks, launch Assistant, or open any app. Default gestures include Hover to play/pause, one wave for next track, two waves for previous track, and three waves to launch Assistant. Practice your gestures easily with the built-in test feature.

Air Mode keeps your screen clean and simplifies media control, enhancing your Android experience with convenient, hands-free operation.

## Rankings

- #175,449 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.hardware.sensor.proximity`
- `android.permission.DISABLE_KEYGUARD`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`

## Review summary

Users appreciate the app's concept of controlling music with air gestures, particularly for hygiene purposes. However, many report that the app crashes frequently, has limited compatibility with various devices, and only works reliably by covering sensors instead of recognizing hand waves. Users desire more features and better stability. Despite the issues, some find it useful once it functions properly.

### Pros

- Allows changing music via air gestures without touching the phone, useful when wearing gloves or to avoid contamination
- Works well on some devices and after updates
- Has potential for universal gesture control
- Easy to use once it works properly

### Cons

- App frequently crashes or closes unexpectedly, especially on newer phones or Android versions
- Air gestures sometimes only work by covering the proximity sensor rather than true hand waving
- Limited device compatibility; does not work on many phones like Samsung Flip 4 or Xiaomi models
- Lacks advanced features like app controls, scrolling or timer functions
- Inconsistent performance, often fails to activate or stop working after a short period

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/net.adityak.airmode)