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SmartHQ
SmartHQ
Effortlessly control and monitor your smart appliances from GE Appliances, Profile, Café, Monogram, Fisher & Paykel, and Haier – all in one app.
KEY FEATURES:
• REMOTE CONTROL – Monitor and control your appliances from anywhere, ensuring peace of mind and convenience.
• VOICE INTEGRATION – Use your voice to manage your appliances with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.
• STAY INFORMED – Receive timely notifications about your appliances, including alerts and updates.
• SOFTWARE UPDATES – Keep your appliances running smoothly with the latest software updates and access new features as they become available.
• PERSONALIZED EXPERIENCE – Create shortcuts for frequently used functions and download new modes for your appliances.
• MONITOR ENERGY & WATER USAGE – Gain insights into your appliance's energy and water consumption, helping you make informed choices.
• ENHANCED COOKING EXPERIENCE – Generate cooking recipes using Flavorly AI. Monitor your oven's progress with the built-in camera and pair accessories such as smart cookware and probes.
• CONVENIENT PRODUCT REGISTRATION – Register all your GE appliances, even non-Wi-Fi models, for quick access to manuals, specs, and support.
• GET EXPERT HELP – Access the SmartHQ Assistant for answers to your appliance questions.
• PROACTIVE SERVICE – Receive service alerts when your appliance needs attention and use the diagnostics tool to troubleshoot issues.
• SCHEDULE SERVICE – Schedule a technician visit or access appliance support contact information.
*Note: Features may vary depending on your appliance model and country of residence.
REMOTE CONTROL REQUIREMENTS:
Requires a compatible SmartHQ-enabled appliance or SmartHQ Connect module. SmartHQ Connect modules can be purchased online: https://www.geapplianceparts.com/store/parts/spec/PBX23W00Y0?SpecType=SpecType
OPTIONAL APP PERMISSIONS:
• Location, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth/BLE
– Used for commissioning nearby appliances.
• Notifications
– Used for product updates and status notifications.
• Camera/Media Files
– Used for Flavorly Picture to Recipe feature.
– To scan QR codes to add appliances.
– To scan product barcodes and provide recipes.
• Precise Location
– Used for enabling Automation feature (i.e. Home/Away mode).
Download SmartHQ today and unlock a world of connected convenience in your home!
SmartHQ
Package ID
com.ge.kitchen
Version
244
Developer
GE Appliances
Category
Lifestyle
Store Rank
68
App Store Link
View in Google PlayDeveloper Privacy Policy
Privacy PolicyObservations Summary:
Permissions Observations
DETECTEDPermissions defined by Apple and Google as dangerous have been observed.
Observed During Analysis
- Allows an app to access location in the background.
- Allows an app to access approximate location.
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- Allows an app to access precise location.
- Allows an application to access any geographic locations persisted in the user's shared collection.
- Allows applications to access information about networks.
- Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
- Allows applications to connect to paired bluetooth devices.
- Allows applications to discover and pair bluetooth devices.
- Required to be able to connect to paired Bluetooth devices.
- Required to be able to discover and pair nearby Bluetooth devices.
- Allows an application to broadcast sticky intents.
- Allows an application to initiate a phone call without going through the Dialer user interface for the user to confirm the call.
- Required to be able to access the camera device.
- Allows applications to change network connectivity state.
- Allows applications to enter Wi-Fi Multicast mode.
- Allows applications to change Wi-Fi connectivity state.
- Allows a regular application to use Service.startForeground.
- Allows a regular application to use Service.startForeground with the type "connectedDevice".
- Allows a regular application to use Service.startForeground with the type "location".
- Allows access to the list of accounts in the Accounts Service.
- This constant was deprecated in API level 21. No longer enforced.
- Allows applications to open network sockets.
- Required to be able to advertise and connect to nearby devices via Wi-Fi.
- Allows an app to post notifications
- Allows an application to read from external storage.
- Allows an application to read image or video files from external storage that a user has selected via the permission prompt photo picker.
- Allows read only access to phone state, including the current cellular network information, the status of any ongoing calls, and a list of any PhoneAccounts registered on the device.
- Allows an application to receive the Intent.ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
- Allows an application to record audio.
- Allows applications to use exact alarm APIs.
- Allows access to the vibrator.
- 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 install a shortcut in Launcher.
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Why Permissions Matter
If not managed properly, dangerous permissions can permit malicious access to sensitive data, and device features.
Sensitive Data Collection and Sharing Observations
SENSITIVE INFO FOUNDThis app collects, stores, or shares information that is often designated as sensitive and private.
Observed During Analysis
- Build Fingerprint
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Why Data Collection and Sharing Matters
If not managed properly private data can expose enterprises, customers, employees and partners to breach and compliance violations.
AI Observations
DETECTEDThis app uses artificial intelligence and may introduce risks including loss of IP, privacy concerns, or other unintended consequences.
Observed During Analysis
- ML Kit
- LiteRT model
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Why AI Matters
AI features can process sensitive data in unexpected ways, potentially exposing proprietary information or creating liability.
Network Connections Observations
DETECTEDNetwork analysis has detected communication with external servers and data transfer patterns.
Observed During Analysis
Connected Hostname:
- amazon.com
- cloudflare.com
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- google.com
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Server Locations:
- Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, NL
- Mountain View, California, US
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- San Francisco, California, US
- San Jose, California, US
- Seattle, Washington, US
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Why Network Connections Matter
Uncontrolled communication with external servers by an employee-used app could expose sensitive business data to unauthorized third parties. This unauthorized access can lead to data breaches, regulatory non-compliance, and damage to your business's reputation and financial standing.
Privacy Declarations Observations
NOT DETECTEDThis test did not detect a discrepancy, indicating all required declarations are disclosed.
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Why Privacy Declarations Matter
Declarations matter because they provide transparency on how apps collect and use sensitive data. iOS requires Privacy Manifest declarations, while Android requires Data Safety disclosures and manifest permissions.
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