Set Your Android Free
There is no denying that the Android OS is popular as much for its customizability as it is for the user friendliness. It is also immensely versatile and you have plenty of ways to make it your own. But, like everything tech it comes with limitations, that where automation apps step in.
While there are plenty of tools to automate tasks on Android, Tasker remains a popular choice among Android users. The app combines many actions, triggers and related parameters to let users automate their actions on Android in plenty of ways. Want to turn off the phone ringer every day when you get to work? Need a reminder to buy groceries when you start driving? Tasker can do the routine and some out of box tasks on your behest.
However, Tasker comes with a learning curve and may not come easy to all. If you find it difficult to wrap your arms around it, there is no reason to fret. There are quite a few alternative apps that you can pick.
Automatelt – Smart Automation
Automatelt app lets your android device take care of tasks based on preset events. The app works on triggers or rules that result in desired actions For example, it can set your device to switch to silent mode at night automatically or conserve power when battery is low and many more to get your device to do your bidding.
The default set of actions itself should suffice for average user to hand off a lot of routine actions. If you’re looking for advanced features the app also has a Pro version. Some trigger activations require rooting of your Android device such as Rebooting or shutting down the device. The basic app is free, but comes with in-app purchases and supports devices running Android 2.2 and later versions.
Smart Places
This automation app for Android triggers events based on your location. Smart Places app makes use of your device’ GPS and mobile coordinates. It is even equipped with a widget which you can use to toggle profiles fast without launching the app.
It can be incredibly useful in real world scenarios. For example, you needn’t manually turn up the volume on your device when out with friends at a cafe, the app does that for you. Wouldn’t you like it if your phone turns on WiFi as you return home?
There are many such location-based event triggers on the app. It does not come for free though at less than $2 it’s well worth the cost. The app supports devices running Android 2.3 and later versions.
Llama
LIama is a location-based Android automation app that adds various functionalities to enhance user experience. Based on your location, the app can change the ringtone, vibrate mode and volume instantly. Its inbuilt sound profiles can be changed in a jiffy with accuracy. Imagine the convenience of receiving calls with your regular ringtone from selected people even when the phone is in silent mode.
You can even define events to trigger sound profiles using the app. It can also be used to activate the GPS, run music player when Bluetooth headset is activated and reboot your device. It comes for free and requires devices with Android 2.1 and later versions to run.
Also Read: Automate Android Profiles & Settings According To Your Location With Llama
Trigger
Trigger is an automation app for Android users who are weary of performing certain minial tasks on daily basis. With this app installed, a lot of such tasks can be automated. You need not worry about changing phone profile to silent when you reach office, for example.
The app can also be configured to disable Bluetooth when battery depletes to a specific level. It uses triggers like NFC, WiFi and Bluetooth. Imagine enjoying the convenience of the phone turning off the cellular network to cover data when you enter a free Wi-Fi zone!
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Locale
Locale is another handy Android automation apps that is location-based. Think of it as an intelligent digital assistant on your smartphone that triggers tasks based on your location. For instance, it can be set to silence the device automatically at night. The phone wallpaper changes simultaneously and the display is dimmed. The device WiFi can be activated automatically while at home.
It will make sure your phone ringer will not go off in an important meeting. The app doesn’t drain your device battery, which is a major reason to choose it over other contenders. It costs $ 3.99 and the device supports varies.
Profile
Profile is a handy solution for Android users who want their devices to switch to various volumes and ringers based on time and events. You can set timing to change the sound profile automatically and make added customizations.
Those Android users who are irked by the device’s alarm volume remaining unchanged even after silencing it, should use the app. Along with volume it lets you tweak features like Bluetooth, WiFi and screen timeout in profiles. It costs $1.99 and supports Android devices running OS version 2.0 and later.
Situations
Situations is another worthy alternative to Tasker that Android users can surely try. As the name suggests, the automation app triggers certain event based on certain situations.
You can rest easy once you set the parameters for those actions. It can switch the device to silent mode when required and switches on battery saving mode when the device is not in use.
Also Read: Tasker App Factory Lets You Build and Share Apps Within Tasker
Silence
It is said that sometimes silence can be blissful and Android users whose phones ring at most inept times will swear by it! With this app you will not need to worry about silencing the device while attending a meeting or turning the volume up after it is over.
You can schedule one-time events or repeated ones with the app. It lets you customize ringer, notification and WiFi as per needs. The Silence App currently supports Android version up to KitKat.
Final Thoughts
So, you can see there are quite a few Tasker alternatives for customizing and automating tasks your Android device. While some of these apps do not come for free, they offer enough features to justify the small price tag. As it is, some of the free apps are just as useful. The only thing you need to check out is your version of Android and device compatibility.
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