ElkDroid Security & Automation

DOES NOT WORK< EMAILED SUPPORT SEVERAL TIMES WITHOUT RESPONSE, HIGHWAY ROBBERY DO NOT BUY

The program seems to have another glitch. I get an error message that the socket is closed and it does not connect. Can any one let me know if they are using a different app that you can recommend. This one is no good.

Do not buy this program if you have a newer Android OS. It should no longer be on the store for sale. Doesn't work...

Loved this app, despite minor glitches for years. Now with lollipop, it's dead. Waiting for a response from the developer. Others are saying he's non-responsive, we'll see.

Please fix! Socket is closed error!

No updates for years

I usually do not provide negative feedback. But there are a few things that you should be aware of. The app is actually OK, but the issue is that it has some bugs and the developer seems to have vanished. There is a forum on cocoontech . In their forums you can see other buyers who have the same issue. In over one year the developer has not updated/fixed even the basic bugs. There is also some very simple functionality that would be a minimum (i.e: access probe temperatures) and it is not available. I tried e-mailing the developer and he responded once saying that he is working on a beta version. But I can see that same message in the forums over a year ago. The developers website is still not working, and the developers mentioned in the forums that he was working with his network provider to get it fixed. That was over a year ago. I paid $100 for this program and I feel I have been cheated and I will continue to feel this way until the developer actually brings a decent update as he had promised (see forums) over a year ago. My honest opinion: this program should be removed or be made free until it is fixed. I sincerely hope it will get fixed.

Buying ElkDroid was a mistake. Had there been other options available at the time, I would have bought one, but sadly there were not. Ever since I installed it, I have gotten an error "Elkdroid has experienced an error" every single time I launch the app. This error doesn't keep it from functioning, so it is liveable. If you use the 'keep connected' option, expect your battery life to be cut in half immediately. I contacted the developer for help with these and was told that he was working on these issues in the next patch. That was in December. Emails since then have gone un-answered, he has disappeared from cocoontech, and even the moderator of the cocoontech site has been unable to contact him. The last straw for me was this morning. I launched ElkDroid as I normally would, connected to my Elk, and was informed of the following: "This app is not compatible with your device". I've been running it on my Droid3 for months. ElkDroid may have been, at one time, a viable option for Elk on the Android. Unfortunately for all of us who spent their hard earned money on it, that time has passed. Now that there are other options with active development, I beg you please take a look at them.

I just purchased elkdroid.... AFTER reading the reviews here... hmmm. When I installed it, it all seems to work except on my keypads, I touch them, it shows the FUNCTIONS of the keypad, it does NOT show STAY, AWAY, DISARM..... Am I doing something wrong here? or is there anywhere in the program that I need to adjust? update............ I emailed Kent, the author. He responded next morning with some answers. It worked great! I had to correct an entry during my setup. Program works great! He responded VERY QUICK and I give Kent and Elkdroid two thumbs up. I just upgraded my opinions to 5 stars.......... As far as abandonware, I did not find that to be true at all.

Upgraded to new phone and now won't download from the market even though it was previously purchased. No way to get it back. Didn't have this problem with any other apps.

Abandon-ware. Has some major unresolved issues. Not acceptable for an app that cost me $99. You start taking peoples money you have a responsibility to service your customers. For goodness sakes, many used this for the security of their families!!! Posting a simple "I don't care anymore" would be better than this: just falling off the face of the earth.

Not only is this app top notch - the developer's commitment to technical support is unmatched. Extremely happy with purchase.

Loaded with features!!!!! I purchased this solely because you can password lock the app in the event the phone is lost. For ten bucks this is a no brainer. Buy this up it's worth way more than the asking. Coming from an Iphone this is so much better!!!

This developer has dropped off the map.

Keep getting this message sending report. Running Android 4.2.

No bug fixes or updates in over a year.

Great app. No complaints.

I used this for years and the developer was great. Now, for over a year, bugs have gone unfixed. Switched to mykeypad which is pretty much bug free...

The notifications on armed and zone status are great.

Looks good so far. Developer seems very responsive to issues and suggestions. I'm excited about using this app to it's full potential.

Great app! Would recommend to any Elk Security/Automation owners

Works as advertised. Needs more support info and contact for $99. iPhone vers is half the $ with more. Works good on EVO 4g but dsnt end ap when clsd.

Still not sure about the logo of the elk with the red eyes! Works fine. Hope there is thermo control and Cctv coming ! Can't wait!

Works great. A little expensive but worth the piece of mind.

This is an excellent interface to the elk M1 system. It is easier to bypass a zone on this interface than on a keypad. Customer service is great. I had a setup issue and Kent responded to my email with a resolution within three hours. It is going to be so nice being able to remotely monitoring my security systems.

The app still works but crashes constantly. The developer hasn't replied to any emails.