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TP-Link Tapo
TP-Link Tapo
The Tapo app helps you set up the Tapo smart devices within minutes and puts everything you need at the tip of your fingers
• Control your smart device from anywhere.
• Control the device via voice with Google Home and Amazon Echo.
• Preset Away mode to make it seem like someone is home.
• Set a countdown timer to automatically turn the device on or off.
• Schedule when to turn the device on or off automatically at times.
• Invite families to manage the device together.
TP-Link Tapo
Package ID
com.tplink.iot
Version
5814
Developer
TP-LINK SYSTEMS INC.
Category
Lifestyle
Store Rank
111
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 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.
- Allows applications to pair bluetooth devices without user interaction, and to allow or disallow phonebook access or message access.
- Required to be able to discover and pair nearby Bluetooth devices.
- 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 "dataSync".
- Allows a regular application to use Service.startForeground with the type "location".
- Allows a regular application to use Service.startForeground with the type "microphone".
- Allows applications to open network sockets.
- Allows a calling application which manages its own calls through the self-managed ConnectionService APIs.
- Allows an application to modify global audio settings.
- 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 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 an app to create windows using the type WindowManager.LayoutParams.TYPE_APPLICATION_OVERLAY, shown on top of all other apps.
- Allows an app to use device supported biometric modalities.
- This constant was deprecated in API level 28. Applications should request USE_BIOMETRIC instead
- 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.
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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
- Email Address
- Username
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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
- OpenCV (Open Source Computer Vision Library)
- LiteRT model
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- Tencent ncnn Framework
- ML Kit
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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
- google.com
Server Locations:
- Ashburn, Virginia, US
- Mountain View, California, US
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- 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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