Install
Install HomeDeck 1.0.1 on an Android phone or tablet from the APKs on GitHub.
If you have not installed an APK before, Installing apps explains how and what the "unknown sources" prompt means.
What you need
- An Android phone or tablet running Android 7.0 or later.
- The device connected to the same Wi-Fi network as the things you want to control. A guest network usually will not work, because it keeps devices apart.
Pick the right APK
HomeDeck comes as three APKs, one per processor type. Each one is smaller than a single APK for all devices would be, which matters on an old device with little storage.
| File | For |
|---|---|
HomeDeck-v1.0.1-arm64-v8a.apk | 64-bit ARM phones and tablets: most devices from about 2015 onwards |
HomeDeck-v1.0.1-armeabi-v7a.apk | 32-bit ARM devices: older and budget phones and tablets |
HomeDeck-v1.0.1-x86_64.apk | x86-64 devices and Android emulators on a PC |
If you are not sure, try arm64-v8a first. If Android says the app is not compatible or will not install, use armeabi-v7a.
Install the APK
On the device, open the 1.0.1 release page.
Download the APK for the device.
Open the downloaded file. If Android asks, allow your browser or file manager to install unknown apps.
Tap Install, then Open.
If you have a computer with adb, you can also install from there with adb install and the APK's file name.