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Chat Local Offline Video Calls: router chat and calls
By Trang Nguyen
Editor, media and streaming
- Chat with people on the same router, without mobile data
- Voice and video calls over the local router network
- Photo, video and file sharing between connected users
- Automatic detection of other users on the same router
- Alerts for messages, incoming calls and shared files
- Custom status text that other users can see
What the app does and who it is for
Chat Local is a messaging and calling app that runs over the router that people are already connected to. It uses the local network instead of the internet, so users on the same router can talk to each other without a data plan or signal.
The listing points to places with weak or no connectivity: homes, offices, schools, hostels, travel and remote areas. It is aimed at small groups that share one router and want to message or call each other directly.
Messaging and status on a shared router
Once devices join the same router, the app detects other users automatically, so you can start a chat without adding contacts by hand. Messages go over the local network and do not use mobile data.
Each user can set a custom status that others see. The listing describes the communication as secure and private, but it gives no detail on how that is done.
Voice and video calls without the internet
The app lists voice and video calling between users on the same router. The listing says these calls carry no mobile charges, because they run over the local network rather than a carrier.
The calls are presented as a fallback for places with no mobile signal, such as remote sites or buildings with poor coverage.
Sending photos, videos and files locally
You can send photos and videos to other connected users, and the listing says they keep their original quality. File sharing covers documents and other files between the same group of users.
All transfers stay on the local network, so they do not need an internet upload or a cloud account.
Notifications when the app is in the background
The app sends alerts for new chat messages, incoming calls and shared files. The listing says these arrive even when the app is running in the background.
This means you do not have to keep the chat open to notice an incoming call or a file someone has sent.
What's new
📁 Fast file sharing for photos, videos, docs & more.
📞 voice & video calls.
⚡ Improved speed and connection stability.
🛠️ Bug fixes & performance upgrades for a smoother experience.
About this APK
The build we hold is Chat Local Offline Video Calls 2.3 (APKS split bundle) for Android 7.0 and up.
- Version
- 2.3
- 23
- Requires Android
- 7.0+
- Target Android
- 16
- Package ID
- com.offline.calling.chat.router.communication
- Format
- APKS split bundle
- Malware scan
- Google Play Protect
- Permissions
- 37 declared · 11 sensitive
- Approximate location
- Camera
- Find nearby Wi-Fi devices
- Microphone
- Modify files on your device
- Precise location
- Read files on your device
- Read your audio files
- Signed by
- CN=Android, O=Google Inc.
- Certificate SHA-256
- ce0c55509de3699a12439dbef69dcdce610327badc4cbc1c9a8d08fd56eafc91
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