WebLink for KENWOOD brings your phone’s apps to your car via Kenwood’s WebLink receivers, enabling in-car navigation, media, and weather experiences. With a sizable install base and steady activity, this app powers a connected-car workflow powered by the Accessibility API for touch control on external screens. 100,000+ total downloads and 4K in the last 30 days underscore its ongoing relevance in the in-vehicle app space.
Pros & Cons
Specialized integration with Kenwood WebLink receivers for in-car app access
Supports running navigation, media, and weather apps in the car
Accessibility API enables touch control on external screens while maintaining privacy safeguards
Regular updates including redesigned onboarding, widgets, and improved user flows
Limited to the Kenwood WebLink ecosystem, with fewer cross-brand infotainment options
Extensive permission requests (location, storage, foreground service) may raise user privacy considerations
No explicit broad-screen mirroring or wireless display features advertised beyond WebLink connectivity
About WebLink for KENWOOD
WebLink for KENWOOD was an entertainment app developed by Abalta Technologies. It was removed from Google Play Jan 3, 2026 and is no longer available for download.
Download Statistics
WebLink for KENWOOD had been downloaded 280 thousand times before it became unavailable.
User Ratings
WebLink for KENWOOD was rated 3.46 out of 5 stars, based on 1.3 thousand ratings.
App Information
WebLink for KENWOOD was free to download. The APK download size was 90.36 MB. The last available version was 3.1.0.2986. The last update was on May 15, 2024.
Technical Requirements
WebLink for KENWOOD required Android 9.0+ or higher. The app had a content rating of Everyone. The app had been available on Google Play December 2017.
Description
The WebLink for KENWOOD app turns your vehicle into a connected car by letting you easily enjoy your favorite apps on the go.
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★★★★★
Could use more music apps like Google or Tidal
★★★★★
It automatically connects with my Kenwood
★★★★★
Works great most of the time. Sometimes I have to reinstall the plug on my phone cause the apps won't load but great after that.
★★★★★
It's a GREAT stereo that plays my Amazon Music and gives me maps and verbalizes directions. My only issue is it turns on by itself, with no vehicle running when I turn my phone on in the morning.
★★☆☆☆
Very poor app. Wish I bought a head unit with Android auto support. The map app on this is useless, and you're unable to search for a destination! Waze support has gone since kenwood firmware update.
★★☆☆☆
Can't play some of my videos on YouTube. I don't know what happened but this sucks.
★★☆☆☆
This app worked somewhat ok when I purchased my head unit, (Kenwood 8180DABS unit coupled with a new Sony Expedia 10 III android 11 phone)) although be it worked for only a couple of months - but even then, it was very slow to connect to the YouTube app (all the other apps worked fine.maps etc.). A shame because YouTube was the only app I was likely to use. I have a constant error message on the YouTube screen which says "video unavailable" but on home laptop hey-presto! The same video plays without fail. It's as if this app doesn't have enough energy/power to connect to YouTube; either that, or YouTube has a tendency to block the Weblink app?? I even went to have my entertainment checked over in an attempt to get YouTube to work, without success. Everything else on the entertainment system works well; SatNav, DAB Audio etc. etc., ...so this suggests there is no problem with the GPS... I have updated as much as this Weblink app allows, removed and re-installed the app and made sure all connections with the unit are in the correct slots... This app is very poor; so beware if you're purchasing a Kenwood head unit with the Weblink app - at best it is extremely poor. Will never purchase anything with Abalta Weblink name attached again - utter rubbish app, be warned, stay clear!
Technologies used by WebLink for KENWOOD
WebLink for KENWOOD is requesting 24 permissions and is using 12 libraries.
view network connections,
view Wi-Fi connections,
pair with Bluetooth devices,
full network access
Storage
modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
System tools
access Bluetooth settings,
change network connectivity,
connect and disconnect from Wi-Fi,
disable your screen lock,
draw over other apps,
prevent phone from sleeping
Trust & Safety: The app requests a broad set of permissions, including location (foreground and background), network, Bluetooth, storage, and system alert capabilities, along with foreground service usage. It also uses the Accessibility API to enable touch control on external screens. The developer notes that Accessibility API use is not intended to change user settings without permission and is not used to circumvent privacy controls or Play policies. While these practices enable in-car functionality, users should review permission prompts and privacy disclosures during setup.
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