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I was inspired for this by Fiqett, who created a Siri plugin that communicates with a PHP script that can start his car via his Viper SmartStart system. Much credit to him for the idea and the script.
This does something similar on Android (using Vlingo), along with some extra features (you can schedule the car to start based on the location of your phone and the current temperature).
What does it do?
You can start Vlingo and say “Start my car” and the car will start (you need a phone-capable Viper SmartStart system)
You can just tap the app and the car will start
You can schedule the car to start automatically at a certain time if the phone is at a defined location and if the temperature is below a defined setting
Please read this post completely before downloading. Some setup is required. Do not hesitate to ask if you are having trouble setting it up.
What does this require?
A phone-compatible Viper SmartStart system or module
An Android SmartPhone running Android 2.2 or later. I have tested this on a Galaxy Nexus and a Motorola Droid 1.
Fiquett's viper_control.php script (https://github.com/fiquett/Viper_SmartStart_Control)
A web server running PHP to run the control script (something like Xampp will work fine [http://www.apachefriends.org/en/xampp.html]). If there is enough interest in this, I can provide detailed instructions for configuring Xampp, but the configuration is straightforward.
My Android app (My Car, links below)
Vlingo (https://market.android.com/details?id=com.vlingo.client)
AndroidIdeas's TaskBomb (https://market.android.com/details?id=org.androidideas.taskbomb&hl=en) (any scheduler that can launch an activity will work)
How do I set it up?
Download Fiquett's viper_control.php script (https://github.com/fiquett/Viper_SmartStart_Control). Edit lines 9 and 10 to include your Viper username and password. Because the username and password are hardcoded in the script, the credentials are never passed insecurely between the phone and the server. The control script logs into Viper's servers and performs the requested action over HTTPS, so it is secure.
Put viper_control.php on a web server that is running PHP. I have it on a website hosted on GoDaddy.com. It would be more secure to put it on your home network and only access it via WiFi. You could also forward ports on your router so it could be accessible from anywhere. Something like Xampp (http://www.apachefriends.org/en/xampp.html) would probably run the script fine on Windows, Mac OS X, or Linux. Anyone with the knowledge that the script exists can start or unlock the car. Thus, the most secure way is to only access it via WiFi.
Once the script is set up, you should be able to go to your control URL in a browser (followed by ?action=remote) and the car should start (for example, http://192.168.0.100/viper_control.php?action=remote).
Install My Car (link is below).
Start the My Car Configuration app. Enter the URL for your viper_control.php script (do not put ?action=remote on the end). The other settings are optional and are for the Start My Car If app, which will start the car if the car is in the provided city and the temperature is under the provided value. Make sure you click Exit when you are done. Otherwise, Vlingo or TaskBomb might start the configuration instead of the car.
Run the My Car app. The car should start. If you run it again, the car should shut off.
Install Vlingo. I checked the Auto Listen box at the bottom so that it will start listening as soon as I start Vlingo (or you could use a Vlingo widget). You should be able to say “Start my car” to start the car.
Install TaskBomb for scheduling the car to start. Launch it, and go to Tasks. Add a new task, and name it “Start My Car.” Change the Action Type to MAIN. For Activity, select Start My Car If. Leave all other settings as they are. Go to Alarms. Add a new alarm, and select the task you just created. Set the schedule as desired. Mine runs Monday-Friday at 7:20am.
How do I get it?
Download the APK here:
http://www.ascci.net/mycar/MyCar.apk
Note: Google Chrome on ICS appears to rename this to a .zip file. Use a file manager to name it back or use the stock browser.
Plans for future versions:
App icons (I’m not very good at those, but I will take a stab at it if people use the app)
Display something to indicate if the car started or not
A way to start the car and immediately unlock it--for when you are in sight of it and want to start it just to be cool.
Any feedback, questions, or suggestions are welcome!
Lots of views... has anyone with a SmartStart system tried it? Any feedback?
Is there anything I could do to make the setup simpler (a video, providing Xampp setup instructions, etc.)?
is there a way to integrate it with BB10 Voice Control? :fingers-crossed:
hitchin999 said:
is there a way to integrate it with BB10 Voice Control? :fingers-crossed:
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Might take a little digging, but we could probably figure out a way to get something working.
It appears that BB10's voice control has an "open" or "launch" command that works for some side-loaded Android apps.
http://forums.crackberry.com/blackberry-10-os-f269/voice-control-commands-772534/
Unfortunately, it doesn't look like "start" is a valid thing to say, so saying "Launch My Car" could work, but not as cool (that's why I was using Vlingo, because its key word to start apps is "start.") Although, since this is very new, maybe "start" is a valid thing to say to start an app.
The user on that post above states that this works for some side-loaded Android apps. We'd need to figure out what the criteria by which an Android app can be launched by BB10 via voice control is.
Would you be able to test it with some random Android app that runs on BB10, preferably one with a space in the name, to see if it works?
So for example, say "launch Angry Birds."
If it can do that, hopefully we can come up with something that will work. The scheduling part might be easier to do some other way (Viper's app has scheduling now, it didn't at the time of the OP).
Awesome! Nice work!
I have the paid version of Tasker and Assistant
I created a Tasker task that performs an HTTP GET of the viper_control.php?action= command. I then used Tasker's App Factory to create 4 different apps; lock, unlock, start, and stop.
The paid version of Assistant allows you to teach your assistant, for example; "When I say start my car open Start Car". Now I can say "Hey assistant, start my car" and my car starts.
Now to use Tasker to schedule my car to start and maybe even by temperature...
udz2002 said:
Awesome! Nice work!
I have the paid version of Tasker and Assistant
I created a Tasker task that performs an HTTP GET of the viper_control.php?action= command. I then used Tasker's App Factory to create 4 different apps; lock, unlock, start, and stop.
The paid version of Assistant allows you to teach your assistant, for example; "When I say start my car open Start Car". Now I can say "Hey assistant, start my car" and my car starts.
Now to use Tasker to schedule my car to start and maybe even by temperature...
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Would you be willing to share those apps? I want to do the same exact thing but am having trouble.
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gildan27 said:
I was inspired for this by Fiqett, who created a Siri plugin that communicates with a PHP script that can start his car via his Viper SmartStart system. Much credit to him for the idea and the script.
This does something similar on Android (using Vlingo), along with some extra features (you can schedule the car to start based on the location of your phone and the current temperature).
What does it do?
You can start Vlingo and say “Start my car” and the car will start (you need a phone-capable Viper SmartStart system)
You can just tap the app and the car will start
You can schedule the car to start automatically at a certain time if the phone is at a defined location and if the temperature is below a defined setting
Please read this post completely before downloading. Some setup is required. Do not hesitate to ask if you are having trouble setting it up.
What does this require?
A phone-compatible Viper SmartStart system or module
An Android SmartPhone running Android 2.2 or later. I have tested this on a Galaxy Nexus and a Motorola Droid 1.
Fiquett's viper_control.php script (https://github.com/fiquett/Viper_SmartStart_Control)
A web server running PHP to run the control script (something like Xampp will work fine [http://www.apachefriends.org/en/xampp.html]). If there is enough interest in this, I can provide detailed instructions for configuring Xampp, but the configuration is straightforward.
My Android app (My Car, links below)
Vlingo (https://market.android.com/details?id=com.vlingo.client)
AndroidIdeas's TaskBomb (https://market.android.com/details?id=org.androidideas.taskbomb&hl=en) (any scheduler that can launch an activity will work)
How do I set it up?
Download Fiquett's viper_control.php script (https://github.com/fiquett/Viper_SmartStart_Control). Edit lines 9 and 10 to include your Viper username and password. Because the username and password are hardcoded in the script, the credentials are never passed insecurely between the phone and the server. The control script logs into Viper's servers and performs the requested action over HTTPS, so it is secure.
Put viper_control.php on a web server that is running PHP. I have it on a website hosted on GoDaddy.com. It would be more secure to put it on your home network and only access it via WiFi. You could also forward ports on your router so it could be accessible from anywhere. Something like Xampp (http://www.apachefriends.org/en/xampp.html) would probably run the script fine on Windows, Mac OS X, or Linux. Anyone with the knowledge that the script exists can start or unlock the car. Thus, the most secure way is to only access it via WiFi.
Once the script is set up, you should be able to go to your control URL in a browser (followed by ?action=remote) and the car should start (for example, http://192.168.0.100/viper_control.php?action=remote).
Install My Car (link is below).
Start the My Car Configuration app. Enter the URL for your viper_control.php script (do not put ?action=remote on the end). The other settings are optional and are for the Start My Car If app, which will start the car if the car is in the provided city and the temperature is under the provided value. Make sure you click Exit when you are done. Otherwise, Vlingo or TaskBomb might start the configuration instead of the car.
Run the My Car app. The car should start. If you run it again, the car should shut off.
Install Vlingo. I checked the Auto Listen box at the bottom so that it will start listening as soon as I start Vlingo (or you could use a Vlingo widget). You should be able to say “Start my car” to start the car.
Install TaskBomb for scheduling the car to start. Launch it, and go to Tasks. Add a new task, and name it “Start My Car.” Change the Action Type to MAIN. For Activity, select Start My Car If. Leave all other settings as they are. Go to Alarms. Add a new alarm, and select the task you just created. Set the schedule as desired. Mine runs Monday-Friday at 7:20am.
How do I get it?
Download the APK here:
http://www.ascci.net/mycar/MyCar.apk
Note: Google Chrome on ICS appears to rename this to a .zip file. Use a file manager to name it back or use the stock browser.
Plans for future versions:
App icons (I’m not very good at those, but I will take a stab at it if people use the app)
Display something to indicate if the car started or not
A way to start the car and immediately unlock it--for when you are in sight of it and want to start it just to be cool.
Any feedback, questions, or suggestions are welcome!
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I am willing to pay you to help me set this up with tasker app factory. Private message me if you're interested.
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udz2002 said:
Awesome! Nice work!
I have the paid version of Tasker and Assistant
I created a Tasker task that performs an HTTP GET of the viper_control.php?action= command. I then used Tasker's App Factory to create 4 different apps; lock, unlock, start, and stop.
The paid version of Assistant allows you to teach your assistant, for example; "When I say start my car open Start Car". Now I can say "Hey assistant, start my car" and my car starts.
Now to use Tasker to schedule my car to start and maybe even by temperature...
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is it possible that you could show me how to make my assistant app start my car i will donate to you for the assistance
udz2002 said:
Awesome! Nice work!
I have the paid version of Tasker and Assistant
I created a Tasker task that performs an HTTP GET of the viper_control.php?action= command. I then used Tasker's App Factory to create 4 different apps; lock, unlock, start, and stop.
The paid version of Assistant allows you to teach your assistant, for example; "When I say start my car open Start Car". Now I can say "Hey assistant, start my car" and my car starts.
Now to use Tasker to schedule my car to start and maybe even by temperature...
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I found copies of your tasks elsewhere and am using in them with Tasker and Autovoice.
Do you know how to check status updates or get gps?
No I do not, sorry. I reactivated my SmartStart recently but it doesn't work right now.
if this post is still alive... I'd like to be able to send a request that unlocks the doors and then starts the car with one command, custom iPhone icon or web script. the reminder built into the app tries to start the car before disarm and alarm goes off every time. and of course, I'll pay.
Alexa, Start my Car
I finally stabilized a project that I have been working on for some time now. The project is to open my garage and start my jeep on demand using the Amazon Alexa voice assistant. Similar to the features on the Tesla. Using the Raspberry PI Zero and my existing home automation system, I can now command my Echos to “Warm up my Jeep” and be more confident that the task will run.
I first created this project by writing a program in the Android app Tasker where I used the Insteon APIs and the Viper SmartStart APIs to control both my garage and jeep. The program was to open the garage, wait for a confirmation that the garage was opened, and then start my jeep only if the garage was opened, all by a voice command. But the program was unreliable. It would work sometimes but most times it didn’t. I believe that the program was too process intensive for my Samsung S8 smartphone.
A few weeks ago, I decided to use another processing mechanism; the Raspberry PI. I found a python script on GetHub that uses the Viper Smartstart APIs to start my jeep. I installed it, tailored it to my needs, and wrapped a CGI script around it so that I can easily call it from my existing home automation system as an external network resource. I created a program that opens my garage, wait for a confirmation that my garage was opened, and then call the network resource that starts my jeep.
With my home automation system already integrated with the Amazon Alexa services, it was easy to have my Echos run my program to start my jeep. I basically set up my program in the Amazon Alexa app as a new device and created an Alexa Routine, for a customized command. I now say “Alexa, warm up my jeep” and the Alexa services open my garage and start up my jeep.
This project is awesomely convenient for me and secure as well. It easily fits within my already existing security model. Taking advantage of my Geo Fencing features, the program is designed to run only if I’m at home. And it is only accessible within my internal network. The alerts whenever my garage is opened and/or closed are still in place. And my security cameras and control panels still show me the garage whenever the garage door is opened and/or closed.
This was an exciting project and I’m still making enhancements to it, but for the most part it works as I intended, and it is much more reliable than using Tasker.
spoteat71 said:
Alexa, Start my Car
I finally stabilized a project that I have been working on for some time now. The project is to open my garage and start my jeep on demand using the Amazon Alexa voice assistant. Similar to the features on the Tesla. Using the Raspberry PI Zero and my existing home automation system, I can now command my Echos to “Warm up my Jeep” and be more confident that the task will run.
I first created this project by writing a program in the Android app Tasker where I used the Insteon APIs and the Viper SmartStart APIs to control both my garage and jeep. The program was to open the garage, wait for a confirmation that the garage was opened, and then start my jeep only if the garage was opened, all by a voice command. But the program was unreliable. It would work sometimes but most times it didn’t. I believe that the program was too process intensive for my Samsung S8 smartphone.
A few weeks ago, I decided to use another processing mechanism; the Raspberry PI. I found a python script on GetHub that uses the Viper Smartstart APIs to start my jeep. I installed it, tailored it to my needs, and wrapped a CGI script around it so that I can easily call it from my existing home automation system as an external network resource. I created a program that opens my garage, wait for a confirmation that my garage was opened, and then call the network resource that starts my jeep.
With my home automation system already integrated with the Amazon Alexa services, it was easy to have my Echos run my program to start my jeep. I basically set up my program in the Amazon Alexa app as a new device and created an Alexa Routine, for a customized command. I now say “Alexa, warm up my jeep” and the Alexa services open my garage and start up my jeep.
This project is awesomely convenient for me and secure as well. It easily fits within my already existing security model. Taking advantage of my Geo Fencing features, the program is designed to run only if I’m at home. And it is only accessible within my internal network. The alerts whenever my garage is opened and/or closed are still in place. And my security cameras and control panels still show me the garage whenever the garage door is opened and/or closed.
This was an exciting project and I’m still making enhancements to it, but for the most part it works as I intended, and it is much more reliable than using Tasker.
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Is it still working?
For those not aware of automagic:
Automagic is a automation application that uses a flow-chart interface to set-up the automations you want. It has a few pre-programmed flows (mostly hidden in the 'catalog'), but it's mainly the imagination that's the limit. So my reasoning for this post is collecting more flow charts or ideas, share them with others and hopefully inspire more.
Link
Automagic for Gleeo
Automagic premium
Automagic for gleeo is in principal for their time managing app Gleeo, but it can be used for a number of different tasks as wel.
Automagic premium is their paid app, I know that's commercial but it only features more actions/triggers/... than the free version, which is already pretty versatile on its own.
Flow charts
flow charts typically consist of
- a trigger (rectangle box with rounded corners)
- a condition (diamond box)
- an action (rectangle box)
My flow charts
- basic airplane mode by clock (see catalog by pressing the menu button)
- a basic wifi connected > disable mobile data // wifi disconnected > enable mobile data
- 2 NFC triggered flows (but they could be altered to location/time)
This app looks interesting. Love the flow chart design.
I downloaded the lite version, but there seem to be very little things I can do with it.
I dont mind paying for the pro, but would like to test the task that I wish to setup firtst; as I've already bought AutomateIt and Tasker (too complicated for my usage). AutomateIt does not have some actions that I wish to setup e.g. WIFI tethering.
Is there a trial app? or do you happen to have a Xperia S, and can confirm if the following action work:
1) trigger on/ off WIFI tethering (without intervention)
2) trigger on/ off GPS (without intervention)
3) trigger on/ off NFC (without intervention)
This application shows a lot of potential. I bought the pro version and will play around with it as soon as I have some time. In the mean time, I downloaded and activated and313's Proximity Screen On/Off flow. It works pretty well except for a weird admin problem message when trying to turn off the screen.
Overall, a good program with a lot of potential. Well done guys :good:
Edit: Enabling admin privileges for Automagic from settings solves the issue.
Been using this as a replacement for Tasker and have been very happy with it. The flowchart style profiles and logging options make creating complex profiles much easier. The other thing I like is that many options like NFC or lockscreen toggling are built in and it doesn't need all the extra addins/plugins that I needed to get things done with Tasker.
Kinda surprised this isn't popular. Any reason why? Seems like it's a very well made app.
utter! + Automagic + permanent voice recognition
Hi, good day all.
I'm trying to use command:2 (invoke permanent voice recognition) intent via automagic instead of Tasker. I much prefer Automagic and will not turn away from it. (I'm a novice re: programming language if even that)
I'll explain what I have tried so far, hopefully someone can lend a helping hand.
In Automagic I have tried "Start Activity" and "Send Broadcast" Action Types.
I'm making some progress with the "Start Activity" Action where my...
-ACTION TYPE = "Start Activity"
-ACTION = "android.intent.action.SEND"
-Explicit Component Checked...
PACKAGE NAME = "com.brandall.nutter"
CLASS NAME = "com.brandall.nutter.EIH"
EXTRAS =
"putString(command, 2);
putString(password, mypassword123)"
The ACTION results in a toast "utter! password failure for external application", it looks like the command is registering, but the password is not.
My utter! POWER USER PASSWORD = "mypassword123" literally, to make things simple... that password worked for me when invoking command:2 in Tasker. I've tried different alphanumeric passwords in utter! as well.
In other words I'm trying to set the data extras in automagic to "command:2" and "password:mypassword123", but, Automagic forces ";" and forces "putString" prestatements, if that makes any sense.
It looks like automagic has all intent Function, Variable, and Snippet options ie: putString, putBoolean, putFloat, putDouble etc.
How can I get Automagic activate the permanent voice recognition function in utter!?
It would be great to just be able to have some kind of activity shortcut to turn on off voice recognition instead of this, or just have it boot with phone boot. But I'm definately not complaining as utter! is free and very good!, thanks!
RESOLVED!
The great people at Automagic have replied to me (very quickly I might add) and have resolved my problem.
So for those of you who wish to control the permanent voice recognition of utter! via Automagic, here's the solution...
"Hi,
Your configuration almost works, only the extras field needs some small adjustments:
-ACTION: doesn't matter
-Explicit Component: Checked
-PACKAGE NAME: com.brandall.nutter
-CLASS NAME: com.brandall.nutter.EIH
-EXTRAS:
putInt("command", 4);
putString("password", "test");
It seems that utter uses an int for the command and not a string so you have to use the putInt function in this case.
The first parameter of the putInt and putString function needs to be a string, therefore the key has to be put into double quotes otherwise it would refer to a variable with this name.
Please also see the help page of action 'Script' for a description of the scripting language:
http://automagic4android.com/en/help/components#action_script
Utter also offers a plugin which can be used in Automagic with the action 'Plugin' but I'm not sure if utter allows to control the same functions using the plugin.
Automagic ROCKS!:good:
unknown cell ID's
In Llama, there's a trigger to invoke an action whereby if you are connected to unknown cell ID's the action is triggered. I wonder if it's possible to do the same on Automagic. Any ideas?
Hi,
please add a new action > remove / disable alarm
edit: calendar event from google calendar works also? edit 3: tested, its working
edit 2: Location based condition need a button "current Location"
cheers
starbase64
starbase64 said:
Hi,
please add a new action > remove / disable alarm
edit: calendar event from google calendar works also? edit 3: tested, its working
edit 2: Location based condition need a button "current Location"
cheers
starbase64
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Try posting your requests on the automagic site. I don't think the developer has anything to do with this thread.
http://automagic4android.com/en/
simonwil said:
Try posting your requests on the automagic site. I don't think the developer has anything to do with this thread.
http://automagic4android.com/en/
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Yes, I forgot to mention I'm not the developer,
Just made this post to form a basis to share flows with other xda users.
For official news/posts/questions/... use the links provided in the post.
Firehead said:
Kinda surprised this isn't popular. Any reason why? Seems like it's a very well made app.
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I've been wondering that as well. This is a truly amazing app, and automating my phone has never been this fun. Automagic is compatible with all the Tasker plugins, and I have yet to find anything I can't do with this app that I could do with Tasker.
Here is part of my battery saving flow, enabling data traffic for a short while four times per hour while the screen is off (except for during nights and when battery is low), at the same time making sure not to turn off data if there is any ongoing traffic.
I could do the same in Tasker, but I find it so much easier to do when you can see the whole automation flow like this. Also, it looks impressive
malexin said:
I've been wondering that as well. This is a truly amazing app, and automating my phone has never been this fun. Automagic is compatible with all the Tasker plugins, and I have yet to find anything I can't do with this app that I could do with Tasker.
Here is part of my battery saving flow, enabling data traffic for a short while four times per hour while the screen is off (except for during nights and when battery is low), at the same time making sure not to turn off data if there is any ongoing traffic.
I could do the same in Tasker, but I find it so much easier to do when you can see the whole automation flow like this. Also, it looks impressive
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How is this profile working for you? Would you mind sharing it?
steelersmb said:
How is this profile working for you? Would you mind sharing it?
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It's working very well, and my battery lasts noticeably longer. Previously I was using a separate app for this, but making my own flow was more fun, and works just as well.
Here are the flows for you (one for when turning the screen off and one for when turning it on).
malexin said:
It's working very well, and my battery lasts noticeably longer. Previously I was using a separate app for this, but making my own flow was more fun, and works just as well.
Here are the flows for you (one for when turning the screen off and one for when turning it on).
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Thanks, brow, but how do I import this .xml file into the app?
Firehead said:
Kinda surprised this isn't popular. Any reason why? Seems like it's a very well made app.
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I think it's because he doesn't use advertisement for promote hes app
Importing flow as XML file
fuone said:
Thanks, brow, but how do I import this .xml file into the app?
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Hi,
also tried to import xml files into Automagic Premium (AP)
But whithin the app you just get some bad Apps to select for opening the importing file. (Look at: Menue=>Manage=>Import Flows/Widgets)
So here is how it works for me:
- search file with any file browser
- try to open it and select AP for this action
- done
Next you open AP you'll find the flow at the "Ungrouped" folder, or in the folder defined by the programmer.
Hope this can help.
Hi,
press the 3dot to open the quick menü for this flow and then press send, now you can attached the xml file here
regards
starbase64
This is best automation app i have ever used as i used tasker and lima.. But this app is so powerful and so fun.. I love it.. And so easy to use.. Recommended for everyone...
I know this is an old thread, but I just found out about it and was wondering if anyone had any amazing flows they'd like to share?
Does anyone know of a program that I can install on my TF700, set up some scehdules, at which time certain programs should be launched?
Kinda like "Scheduled Tasks" on Windoze...
Tasker: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.dinglisch.android.taskerm
It's great, but has a steep learning curve. Once you get used to it a bit, you can do pretty much anything (on any Android).
MartyHulskemper said:
Tasker: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.dinglisch.android.taskerm
It's great, but has a steep learning curve. Once you get used to it a bit, you can do pretty much anything (on any Android).
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Yes, I know Tasker (and have it), but as you say it has a steep learning curve. I have tried making a setup that executes a program every morning at at specific time, but haven't gotten it to work to my satisfaction.
I was hoping there was a simpler solution, ie. a simple program that allows me to start/kill a specific program at a specific time at specific weekdays (f.ex. Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri at 06:30, Sat at 09:00 and Sun at 10:00 to use it as an alarm clock).
It needs to be an external program that it launches for it to meet my needs...
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Yes, I know Tasker (and have it), but as you say it has a steep learning curve. I have tried making a setup that executes a program every morning at at specific time, but haven't gotten it to work to my satisfaction.
I was hoping there was a simpler solution, ie. a simple program that allows me to start/kill a specific program at a specific time at specific weekdays (f.ex. Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri at 06:30, Sat at 09:00 and Sun at 10:00 to use it as an alarm clock).
It needs to be an external program that it launches for it to meet my needs...
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Try AUTOMATEIT, it can be programed to trigger on actions, events, sensors or timer. For example:
1. first add rule - select time trigger
2. set the time you want to trigger
3. action - set "start application" or "kill application" action(what ever you want)
4. select your application you want to kill or launch.
5. optional to set deplay before launch or kill
Done. you could use this to disable wifi when the screen turn off etc... The pro version allowed you to do one trigger but do multiple actions, like when screen on turn on wifi and web browser etc...and vice versa.
NOTE: you need root to use this.
Thanks - I'll look at it...
Tasker can do what you want. Which bit are you struggling with?
Didn't see anything here in the apps forum on Tasker support on the S3. (There are a couple threads in the Q&A section that mention it.) Adding info here in apps so folks to find it easily and set it up to try.
Original thread from S2 forum where it started is here. Link below is to page five in that thread where the author of the app announced the original release a couple years ago.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/gear-s2/help/request-tasker-interface-t3217756/page5
Install the "TaskS2 for Tasker: Automation on your Wrist" app on your Gear S3 from the Gear mobile app. (99 cents)
You'll need to enable "Allow external access" in Tasker Preferences on your phone (Misc. section of Preferences) so the watch app can access it.
Some have had issues w/disconnects to the Tasker app but in several days using it I've never seen that issue come up. Removing the Tasker app from battery optimization should resolve/help w/that issue.
I've used TaskS2 to manage my phone settings (e.g., set to vibrate in movie theater) and home automation tasks (turn off lights, lock doors, etc.).
Fun stuff.
Same author has another app that works with IFTTT and is supposedly "Standalone" called Trigger. I find it more responsive and doesn't disconnects as often as TaskS2
gremlin007 said:
Same author has another app that works with IFTTT and is supposedly "Standalone" called Trigger. I find it more responsive and doesn't disconnects as often as TaskS2
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Thanks, I'll look at it.
I've still had zero disconnects/delays with TaskS2, so still wondering why others had that issue. Been perfect for me. I've had more delays w/IFTTT automations that I use w/my home automation (SmartThings) so not sure that IFTTT would be better than me, but always love a new toy so I'm off to look into his IFTTT app.
Thanks!
Redflea said:
Thanks, I'll look at it.
I've still had zero disconnects/delays with TaskS2, so still wondering why others had that issue. Been perfect for me. I've had more delays w/IFTTT automations that I use w/my home automation (SmartThings) so not sure that IFTTT would be better than me, but always love a new toy so I'm off to look into his IFTTT app.
Thanks!
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My Tasker app is heavy on my phone because I use it to control my home automation (Wink), and not natively. It's a custom JSON set-up coupled with Autovoice, Autoinput, Autoremote etc. I'd rather have direct Tasker connection than go over the net through IFTTT too due to the delays but it seems to be the most reliable thing for me. Hope it works out for you! IFTTT + Stringify really does let you do anything you want though.
The IFTTT triggers can be used with Makers channel and Autoremote on your phone to control Tasker stuff. That's how I use mine as a plan b when TaskS2 fails.
For those using this app, can you automate the watch brightness? I'm a moderate - heavy tasker but looking at the app description it appears as though it only allows you to access existing tasker profiles.
shotguntheenforcer said:
For those using this app, can you automate the watch brightness? I'm a moderate - heavy tasker but looking at the app description it appears as though it only allows you to access existing tasker profiles.
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I use it to run tasks on my phone to control my phone and my home automation (SmartThings).
Haven't tried to use it for watch control - you'd need a way to interface w/the Gear app, AFAIK, to control watch settings.
shotguntheenforcer said:
For those using this app, can you automate the watch brightness? I'm a moderate - heavy tasker but looking at the app description it appears as though it only allows you to access existing tasker profiles.
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It is not possible but could be a nice feature Especially when i'm using a sHealth and every time need to turn off bluetooth in the watch manually.
Redflea said:
I use it to run tasks on my phone to control my phone and my home automation (SmartThings).
Haven't tried to use it for watch control - you'd need a way to interface w/the Gear app, AFAIK, to control watch settings.
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OK, I'll poke around in the gear app to see if the settings are available. If so, I should be able to run a dpad task to access and toggle the settings... I'm going to test it
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kluczus said:
It is not possible but could be a nice feature Especially when i'm using a sHealth and every time need to turn off bluetooth in the watch manually.
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Have you tried to run an app task to turn off Bluetooth when launching shealth? I suppose that wouldn't work if you launch it from the watch. Oh what could've been
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OK, I'll poke around in the gear app to see if the settings are available. If so, I should be able to run a dpad task to access and toggle the settings... I'm going to test it
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Thanks for checking into this, @shotguntheenforcer...I'd love to be able to modify phone volume based on location (at work or not) or day of week/time if via location isn't possible.
I'll go google a bit, but haven't heard of "dpad task" before - is that a way to automate steps in apps that don't provide a tasker plugin?
Redflea said:
Thanks for checking into this, @shotguntheenforcer...I'd love to be able to modify phone volume based on location (at work or not) or day of week/time if via location isn't possible.
I'll go google a bit, but haven't heard of "dpad task" before - is that a way to automate steps in apps that don't provide a tasker plugin?
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You can automate volume by location with tasker either through location or cell tower. I use this to enable and disable wifi and location settings. You are correct on dpad tasks.
As of now I can't get to gear settings from the app which sucks. Still looking for alternatives
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You can automate volume by location with tasker either through location or cell tower. I use this to enable and disable wifi and location settings. You are correct on dpad tasks.
As of now I can't get to gear settings from the app which sucks. Still looking for alternatives
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Oops - typo in my response. I am already controlling my phone volume, etc., via location and Tasker. I meant to say that I wanted to figure out how to control my watch volume/settings via location.
Bummer this isn't easier to do - something that Samsung should enable.
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Oops - typo in my response. I am already controlling my phone volume, etc., via location and Tasker. I meant to say that I wanted to figure out how to control my watch volume/settings via location.
Bummer this isn't easier to do - something that Samsung should enable.
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I agree. Hopefully they will add the ability to do it in the future. The only scheduling I've found was DND but like you I want to access the settings and the gear app is useless
There's no way to control the watch from the phone, or TaskS2 or anything like that.
Pity, because it would open up so many possibilities.
This is the first gear app installed for my gear s3. Thanks!
Hi.
Is there anything like samsung routines or iphone shortcuts on the pixel?
In the menu I only found the rules but I can't do simple things such as activating or deactivating the data connection at a precise time on a specific day. Does this possibility exist on the pixel? Alternatively is there a program that does it but without root? I have tried macrodroid but it doesn't work. Thanks in advance
It seems this device doesn't have it and I also miss it. No way to program vibrate mode at certain hours every day for exemple
If guess Tasker app can do all of this, for a modest one time fee. I haven' tried it yet on this device, though
Tasker - Apps on Google Play
Automate everything from settings to photos, SMS to speech. ADC2 prize winner.
play.google.com
_Johnito_ said:
It seems this device doesn't have it and I also miss it. No way to program vibrate mode at certain hours every day for exemple
If guess Tasker app can do all of this, for a modest one time fee. I have tried it yet, though
Tasker - Apps on Google Play
Automate everything from settings to photos, SMS to speech. ADC2 prize winner.
play.google.com
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Thanks. Do you have already use it to change on/off connection data?
I have already use macrodroid and aprofile But No one of the two works, not even giving adb permissions.
Since Tasker is paid, I wouldn't want to buy it unnecessarily
Tasker is maybe not the most easy to use app, but is really powerful and I confirm you that it can do what you need.