
Application Description
Discover the number one automation app for Android, MacroDroid, which has soared past 10 million downloads. With its user-friendly interface, MacroDroid is the simplest way to automate tasks on your Android smartphone or tablet, allowing you to create fully automated tasks with just a few taps.
Here are some ways MacroDroid can streamline your daily life:
- Automatically reject incoming calls when you're in a meeting as scheduled in your calendar.
- Enhance safety while commuting by having your notifications and messages read aloud via Text to Speech, and send automated responses via email or SMS.
- Optimize your daily workflow; for instance, turn on Bluetooth and start playing music when you enter your car, or activate WiFi when you're near your home.
- Reduce battery consumption by dimming your screen and turning off WiFi when necessary.
- Save on roaming costs by automatically disabling your mobile data.
- Create custom sound and notification profiles tailored to your needs.
- Set reminders for tasks using timers and stopwatches.
These examples only scratch the surface of the limitless scenarios where MacroDroid can enhance your Android experience. The app operates through three simple steps:
- Select a Trigger: This is the cue that initiates your macro. With over 80 triggers available, you can choose from location-based triggers (like GPS or cell towers), device status triggers (such as battery level or app starting/closing), sensor triggers (like shaking or light levels), and connectivity triggers (like Bluetooth, WiFi, and notifications). You can also create a shortcut on your device's home screen or use the customizable Macrodroid sidebar to run macros.
- Select the Actions: MacroDroid can execute over 100 different actions that you would typically perform manually. These include connecting to Bluetooth or WiFi, adjusting volume levels, speaking text (such as incoming notifications or the current time), starting a timer, dimming the screen, or running Tasker plugins, among others.
- Optionally: Configure Constraints: Constraints ensure your macro activates only under specific conditions. For example, you might want to connect to your company's WiFi only on workdays. MacroDroid offers over 50 types of constraints, allowing you to tailor the timing and conditions for your macros.
MacroDroid is also compatible with Tasker and Locale plugins, expanding its automation capabilities even further.
For Beginners:
MacroDroid's intuitive interface includes a Wizard that guides you through setting up your first macros step by step. You can also use templates from the template section and customize them to meet your needs. The built-in forum offers assistance from other users, making it easier to learn and master MacroDroid.
For More Experienced Users:
For those seeking more advanced automation, MacroDroid offers comprehensive solutions, including the use of Tasker and Locale plugins, system/user-defined variables, scripts, intents, advanced logic like IF, THEN, ELSE clauses, and the use of AND/OR conditions. The free version of MacroDroid is ad-supported and allows you to configure up to five macros. The Pro version, available for a one-time fee, removes all ads and enables an unlimited number of macros.
Support:
For usage questions and feature requests, please use the in-app forum or visit www.macrodroidforum.com. To report bugs, use the 'Report a bug' option in the troubleshooting section.
Automatic File Backup:
You can easily set up macros to automatically back up or copy your files to a designated folder on your device, an SD card, or an external USB drive.
Accessibility Services:
MacroDroid utilizes accessibility services for certain features like automating UI interactions. The use of these services is entirely at the user's discretion, and no user data is ever obtained or logged from any accessibility service.
Wear OS:
MacroDroid includes a Wear OS companion app for basic interactions, though it is not a standalone app and requires the phone application to be installed.
What's New in the Latest Version 5.47.20
Last updated on Oct 23, 2024, this version includes crash fixes to enhance the stability and performance of the app.
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