LambdaTest Launches Detox Testing on Real Device via HyperExecute

We have added support for Detox testing for React Native apps on HyperExecute, our lightning-fast test execution platform. Developers and QA teams can now run end-to-end tests using Detox on real Android devices and iOS simulators from their existing local setups.

Let’s take a look at what this means for your mobile testing workflow.

The Challenge It’s Solving

Testing React Native apps reliably is no easy task. Visual elements, user interactions, animations, gestures, and device-specific behaviors all need validation, and it needs to happen on real devices to reflect the true user experience.

Setting up Detox locally often becomes a bottleneck:

• Managing the device farm eats up dev time.
• Tests run slowly or flake out.
• Scaling tests across devices is manual and error-prone.

All of this makes it harder for teams to release updates confidently at speed.

Now Run Detox Tests at Scale

LambdaTest now enables you to run Detox tests seamlessly on HyperExecute, our next-gen smart test orchestration platform.

HyperExecute is a high-performance, smart test orchestration platform built in-house at LambdaTest. It drastically reduces test execution time by running your tests in parallel across real devices and iOS simulators, with built-in support for logs, video recording, and CI/CD integrations.

Here’s what you can now do:

• Trigger Detox tests from your local system using CLI.
• Run tests on real Android devices and iOS simulators in the LambdaTest cloud.
• View detailed logs, recordings, and test insights, without setting up any infrastructure.

Note

Run your first detox test, check out the detailed documentation here.

Benefits of Detox Testing on HyperExecute

• Real Device Execution: No more relying on flaky emulators. Run tests on real Android devices to ensure reliability across real-world configurations.
• No Complex Setup: Just plug in the LambdaTest HyperExecute CLI, configure a YAML file, and trigger your Detox suite, straight from your terminal.
• Boosted Test Speed: Thanks to concurrent test execution, your Detox tests run faster and scale easily. Parallelism is built right in.
• Unified Debugging: Get access to full device logs, crash reports, and video playback, so you can debug issues without guessing.
• CI/CD Friendly: Easily plug into your pipelines for continuous delivery with native CLI and YAML-based test orchestration.
• Works with Custom Projects: Use your existing project setup, just configure the CLI and YAML once, and you’re ready to go.

Conclusion

LambdaTest’s support for Detox on HyperExecute is a game-changer for teams building and testing React Native apps. You no longer need to spend hours on local setup, emulator debugging, or device management.

With real-device testing, faster execution, and deep insights baked in, you can now ship high-quality mobile apps with confidence and speed.

Bhawana

Bhawana is a Community Evangelist at LambdaTest with over two years of experience creating technically accurate, strategy-driven content in software testing. She has authored 20+ blogs on test automation, cross-browser testing, mobile testing, and real device testing. Bhawana is certified in KaneAI, Selenium, Appium, Playwright, and Cypress, reflecting her hands-on knowledge of modern automation practices. On LinkedIn, she is followed by 5,500+ QA engineers, testers, AI automation testers, and tech leaders.

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