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Ness Smartbell SMP_V0.4.3I_Ness_r10779

8.5 MB / 10+ Downloads / Rating 3.3 - 14 reviews


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Ness Smartbell, developed and published by Ness Corporation, has released its latest version, SMP_V0.4.3I_Ness_r10779, on 2016-12-20. This app falls under the Lifestyle category on the Google Play Store and has achieved over 1000 installs. It currently holds an overall rating of 3.3, based on 14 reviews.

Ness Smartbell APK available on this page is compatible with all Android devices that meet the required specifications (Android 2.1+). It can also be installed on PC and Mac using an Android emulator such as Bluestacks, LDPlayer, and others.

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App Details

Package name: com.intercom.ness

Updated: 8 years ago

Developer Name: Ness Corporation

Category: Lifestyle

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App Permissions: Show more

Installation Instructions

This article outlines two straightforward methods for installing Ness Smartbell on PC Windows and Mac.

Using BlueStacks

  1. Download the APK/XAPK file from this page.
  2. Install BlueStacks by visiting http://bluestacks.com.
  3. Open the APK/XAPK file by double-clicking it. This action will launch BlueStacks and begin the application's installation. If the APK file does not automatically open with BlueStacks, right-click on it and select 'Open with...', then navigate to BlueStacks. Alternatively, you can drag-and-drop the APK file onto the BlueStacks home screen.
  4. Wait a few seconds for the installation to complete. Once done, the installed app will appear on the BlueStacks home screen. Click its icon to start using the application.

Using LDPlayer

  1. Download and install LDPlayer from https://www.ldplayer.net.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file directly into LDPlayer.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

App Rating

3.3
Total 14 reviews

Reviews

4 ★, on 2017-02-27
Great app my only suggestion is change the red colour working grey colour not working of the Ness logo (in the statusis bar) to green or some other colour. Red or greyed out is really hard see in the status bar.

2 ★, on 2015-09-03
Ness sure make some half baked products. This app is a pretty prime example. Their products and their website is a confusing mess (had to contact support to get user manuals...!) and lacks polish in general. I'm an IT professional by trade and was pretty horrified at the lack of user friendliness and networking standards used in their systems.

1 ★, on 2015-09-06
This would have to be the worst piece of software ever written. Very inconsistent, it takes about one minute to connect, continuously saying that the smart bell is off line, and then it suddenly works. Moreover the unit won't work over internet despite being in a DMZ or with all TCP/UDP ports forwarded through a Nat. Very, very disappointed, don't buy this, you've been warned! In response to droidsoft, I did contact customer service by email there is nothing in my spam folder!

3 ★, on 2016-03-16
So this app does what it says but it burns through 30% of my battery usage just checking if it can stay online. That is 30% in standby not actually using it. If you could fix that then I might think about using it

3 ★, on 2015-06-15
Edit - 16 June 15: Spoke to NESS support about the comment that an Upgrade System could provide (some) of the above and they are unaware of what that may be.

5 ★, on 2014-08-25
Just connected everything to my smartbell and could not be happier. Configuration was not too bad for someone who deals with networks all the time but would be difficult for the layman.

Previous Versions

Ness Smartbell SMP_V0.4.3I_Ness_r10779
2016-12-20 / 8.5 MB / Android 2.1+

About this app

Ness Smartbell is a app for Android that communicates with the Ness eGateway IP Intercom controller that allows you to control your IP intercom devices anywhere in the world.

You can receive an intercom call from your front door station and quickly talk and monitor visitors with your Smart phone. It makes your Smart phone a versatile remote video display & talk unit. In addition to this you can also use your Smartphone to talk from Smartphone to Smartphone via the eGateway. While local in the premises your Smartphone would connect via the premises WiFi network, while away from the premises the Smartphone will communicate via 3G.


Important:

Requires an activated DSL account and Wi-Fi router to connect your Ness IP intercom hardware. A Ness Smartbell video door phone (Door Station) and a Ness Smartbell eGateway adapter are required to work with IP INTERCOM. Purchasing of hardware is required. See supplier's website for more installation and pairing tips.

Features:
Ability to answer visitors at your door / gate etc on your Smartphone from anywhere in the World.!

Scenarios:
Visitor presses door phone, Image displayed to Smart phone. 
Owner listen to activity for secure, discreet monitoring. 
Answer the intercom call by pressing “Talk” and communicate with video Door station for both Video and Audio communication. 
Quick door release from safely inside building or anywhere.

Connectivity: 
Easy installation by plugging the Door Station hardware into the eGateway hardware and then pairing your Smartphone (running this Smartbell App) into the eGateway for a maintenance free operation. 
Control intercom on Wi-Fi/WAN networks. 
Accessible in anywhere via the internet and 3G connectivity. 
Applicable with mobile devices (Smart phone & tablet).

To purchase the hardware required visit the Ness Website and search for Ness Smartbell - nesscorporation.com
For technical support contact customerservice@ness.com.au
or
For sales contact sales@ness.com.au

For a demo, please contact your local Ness Dealer or Ness branch.

Training and setup video can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xC9c5TiQGTc


New features

New in this version:
- Small Misc Updates.

App Permissions

Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Allows an application to write the user's contacts data.
Allows an application to read the user's contacts data.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to disable the keyguard if it is not secure.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows an application to record audio.
Allows an application to read or write the system settings.
Allows an application to see the number being dialed during an outgoing call with the option to redirect the call to a different number or abort the call altogether.
Allows an application to modify global audio settings.
Allows an application to initiate a phone call without going through the Dialer user interface for the user to confirm the call.
Allows an application to open, close, or disable the status bar and its icons.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to write the apn settings.
Allows applications to change network connectivity state.
Allows an application to read or write the secure system settings.
Allows an application to read or write the system settings.
Allows an application to initiate a phone call without going through the Dialer user interface for the user to confirm the call.
Allows read only access to phone state, including the phone number of the device, current cellular network information, the status of any ongoing calls, and a list of any PhoneAccounts registered on the device.
Allows modification of the telephony state - power on, mmi, etc.
Allows an application to call killBackgroundProcesses(String].
Permission an application must hold in order to use ACTION_REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS.
Allows an application to read from external storage.
Allows an application to read the user's call log.
Allows an application to write (but not read] the user's call log data.