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JVC Smartphone Control 2.0.31

1.9 MB / 100K+ Downloads / Rating 1.9 - 840 reviews


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JVC Smartphone Control, developed and published by JVCKENWOOD Corporation, has released its latest version, 2.0.31, on 2016-02-22. This app falls under the Productivity category on the Google Play Store and has achieved over 100000 installs. It currently holds an overall rating of 1.9, based on 840 reviews.

JVC Smartphone Control APK available on this page is compatible with all Android devices that meet the required specifications (Android 4.1+). 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.jvckenwood.HID_ThinClient.JVC

Updated: 9 years ago

Developer Name: JVCKENWOOD Corporation

Category: Productivity

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Installation Instructions

This article outlines two straightforward methods for installing JVC Smartphone Control 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

1.9
Total 840 reviews

Reviews

3 ★, on 2020-05-07
CRITICLE UPDATE FOR ANDROID 10 NEEDED ASAP! Worked flawlessly from Android Marshmallow up through Android 9 Pie. After Android 10 rolled out the screen calibration was lost (screen calibration failure) along with all other capability. Error message reads (This app was built for an older version of Android and may not work properly. Try checking for updates, or contact the developer) JVC used to be all over these OS compatibility updates until 10 rolled out. We have (2) KW-V50 BT `s and one KW-V51BT. All 3 are now useless until the app is updated. PLEASE update your app for Android 10...

5 ★, on 2019-10-11
This app is a godsend for my wife and my Pixel 2 on Android 10 (Q) and Pi. Weblink for JVC would not work but this has made our JVC head unit FINALLY operational 100% of the time after the last 5 days. We used to sit in the car trying to get things working for 5 mins and then giving up. Even put a Bluetooth speaker in the car to listen to music/books/phone since the JVC head unit was so unreliable. Felt the purchase was a complete waste until this app.

1 ★, on 2018-10-10
This App is B.S. you can tell the developers don't read reviews or even listen to all the complaints. They just dont care. 2016 was they last update and we seen no signs of them doing better. I guess I have to find away to link my phone to my jvc head unit without this crappy app.

1 ★, on 2020-01-17
I wonder what this app does anyway. In JVC WebLink, some users say they use this to finally be able to use WebLink. As it turned out, it didn't make any difference. Such a shame.

1 ★, on 2018-11-19
This app won't connect my car stereo, a kw-v240bt to my pixel 2. What a waste of time. Developers apparently abandoned this over 2 years ago.

1 ★, on 2019-01-03
App does not even connect to my radio for some reason and the radio is also very un user friendly, user manual does not even match what is on the radio

Previous Versions

JVC Smartphone Control 2.0.31
2016-02-22 / 1.9 MB / Android 4.1+

About this app

JVC Smartphone Control is an application to operate & control a connected Android device from the touch screen control panel of a supported JVC AV Multimedia Receiver.
The Android device must support the Bluetooth HID Profile, HDMI or MHL output.
　　* In order to connect the Android device to the JVC AV Multimedia Receiver, an optional HDMI-MHL Conversion Cable (KS-U61 : sold separately) or HDMI Cable (KS-U60 : sold separately) is required.
　　*5-pin to 11-pin micro USB adapter or HDMI adapter is required when using Samsung products.


Functions:
- Apps Launcher
　　If the receiver is supported apps launcher function, it can be launch the apps that has been allowed to operate while driving from the launcher home screen.
　　Apps that has been allowed to operate while driving.
　　　　　JVC Smart Music Control
　　　　　TuneIn Radio
　　　　　Waze
　　* In other than the above apps, it is possible only display the screen while driving.
- Tap and Drag Operation
　　Tap or drag operation on the Android device can be operated from the touchscreen panel of the receiver.
　　* Does not support multi-touch operation.
- HOME/BACK/TASK Buttons
　　HOME / BACK / TASK buttons will be displayed on the screen to operate the Android device even if those buttons are not displayed.In addition, it is possible to minimize these buttons when they are not required and the button location can be moved by dragging.
　　* Those buttons are displayed only while the Android device is connected to the receiver via the Bluetooth connection.
　　* When using some applications (i.e. video application software etc.), there is a possibility that those buttons are not displayed.
　　* If the receiver is supported apps launcher function, it is displayed Launcher HOME / BACK buttons while driving, and HOME / BACK / TASK buttons while parked.
　　* To use the "OK Google" feature, set to turn off the service of this apps in the accessibility settings of the Android device. In this case, HOME / BACK / TASK buttons will not be able to use but will be displayed.
- Screen fixed to Landscape mode display / Screen sleep function disabled
　　While the Android device is connected to the receiver, the screen is fixed to landscape display mode and screen sleep function is disabled automatically.
　　* The previous settings will be automatically set after the Bluetooth connection with the receiver is disconnected.
　　* The application is displayed in portrait mode display if it does not support landscape mode display. In this case, the operating range will also change to fit within the display range automatically.
　　* Since the screen sleep function is disabled during the Bluetooth connection to the receiver, there are cases where the battery consumption is increased.
- Power Saving Setting (Allow Connection)
　　There is a setting to turn OFF the linkage function with the receiver.
　　If this setting is turned OFF, the battery consumption of Android device will be decreased while the Bluetooth connection with the receiver is disconnected.
　　* To connect to the receiver, this setting should be turned ON again. (It does not turn ON automatically.)


To make sure the supported Android devices, the supported JVC AV Multimedia Receivers and FAQ visit the website hereunder:
　　　http://www.jvc.net/car/app/jsc/index.html


Supported Languages:
　　Japanese, English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Russian, Chinese (Simplified)


Caution:
　　Please repeat the screen calibration again if you have changed the output screen size of Android device.
　　Do not touch the screen of the Android device during the screen calibration. This could cause the calibration process to fail.
　　No warranty is given as to normal operation of all devices.
　　For information on Bluetooth settings of Android devices please refer to the instruction manual of your device.

New features

1.AndroidOS6.0 has been supported.
2.The function of button display has been improved.

App Permissions

Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows applications to connect to paired bluetooth devices.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows an application to read or write the system settings.
Allows an app to create windows using the type TYPE_APPLICATION_OVERLAY, shown on top of all other apps.
This constant was deprecated in API level 21. No longer enforced.
Allows applications to discover and pair bluetooth devices.