# HSBuddy

> Remote control your home from your Android phone, tablet, and Wear OS watch!

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `net.avglabs.hsbuddy`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** avglabs
- **Category:** HOUSE\_AND\_HOME
- **Downloads:** 4,124
- **Rating:** 4.47 / 5 (56 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.90
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-05
- **First published:** 2018-05-05
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 51 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.avglabs.hsbuddy)
- **Website:** [https://hsbuddy.avglabs.net/](https://hsbuddy.avglabs.net/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://hsbuddy.avglabs.net/#/privacy](https://hsbuddy.avglabs.net/#/privacy)

## Description

"HSBuddy" is a free Android app that connects with your HomeSeer HS3/HS4 controller, enabling you to manage home automation effortlessly from your phone, tablet, or Wear OS watch. With features like device control, event management, customized dashboards, and geo-location support, it enhances your home automation experience. Install required plugins for additional functionality and enjoy seamless connectivity with multiple HomeSeer servers. Visit our site for support.

## Rankings

- #759,285 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.NFC`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.amazon.device.messaging.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.UNINSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `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.huawei.hms.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION`
- `com.huawei.permission.external_app_settings.USE_COMPONENT`
- `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`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`
- `net.avglabs.hsbuddy.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `net.avglabs.hsbuddy.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `net.avglabs.hsbuddy.permission.RECEIVE_ADM_MESSAGE`
- `oppo.permission.OPPO_COMPONENT_SAFE`

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