# BombSquad Remote

> Use your phone or tablet as a controller with BombSquad

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `net.froemling.bsremote`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Eric Froemling
- **Category:** GAME\_ARCADE
- **Downloads:** 3,070,879
- **Rating:** 4.33 / 5 (18,703 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.2.25
- **Last updated:** 2025-08-30
- **First published:** 2013-02-18
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 1.95 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-25
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.froemling.bsremote)
- **Website:** [http://www.froemling.net/apps/bombsquad-remote](http://www.froemling.net/apps/bombsquad-remote)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.froemling.net/apps/bombsquad/privacy-policy](https://www.froemling.net/apps/bombsquad/privacy-policy)

## Description

BombSquad Remote lets you transform your phone or tablet into a game controller for BombSquad, enabling up to 8 players to join in on local multiplayer action simultaneously. Connect multiple devices seamlessly and experience thrilling group gameplay on a single TV or tablet screen. Perfect for friends and family gatherings, this extension makes multiplayer gaming easier and more accessible. Visit bombsquadgame.com for more info. Bombs-away!

## Rankings

- #34,187 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `net.froemling.bsremote.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Most reviews praise BombSquad Remote for smooth performance, strong social/local co-op on a TV, and a remote control that greatly improves gameplay. Many users say it enables playing with friends on a big screen, even without traditional controllers, and rate the remote experience as among the best. The main drawbacks mentioned across multiple reviews are occasional lag/delay with the remote and a corner-placed exit button that can cause accidental exits. Overall it’s viewed as a fun, reliable companion for BombSquad on TV with some UI and latency improvements needed.

### Pros

- Smooth performance with minimal lag
- Excellent for local co-op / party play on a TV with friends
- Remote control enhances gameplay and is often preferred over in-game controls
- Works well on TV / Google TV and supports cross-device play (no controller needed)
- Fun and engaging overall

### Cons

- Lag / latency issues with the remote
- Corner exit button can cause accidental exits / usability issue

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