MacroDroid - Device Automation

MacroDroid is the top-rated automation app for Android devices, boasting over 10 million downloads. It offers a user-friendly interface that allows you to create fully automated tasks with just a few taps, making it the easiest way to streamline your smartphone or tablet experience.

Here are some examples of how MacroDroid can enhance your life through automation:

• Automatically reject incoming calls during scheduled meetings in your calendar.
• Enhance safety while driving by having notifications and messages read aloud via Text to Speech and sending automated responses via email or SMS.
• Optimize your daily routine by automatically turning on Bluetooth and starting music playback when you enter your car, or enabling WiFi when you're near your home.
• Conserve battery life by dimming the screen and turning off WiFi when necessary.
• Save on roaming charges by automatically disabling your data connection.
• Create custom sound and notification profiles to suit different environments.
• Set reminders for tasks using timers and stopwatches.

These examples represent just a fraction of the limitless scenarios where MacroDroid can simplify your Android life. The process involves three simple steps:

1. Select a Trigger: The trigger is the event that initiates your macro. MacroDroid offers over 80 triggers, including location-based (GPS, cell towers), device status (battery level, app activity), sensor-based (shaking, light levels), and connectivity triggers (Bluetooth, WiFi, notifications). You can also create a shortcut on your home screen or use the customizable MacroDroid sidebar.
2. Select the Actions to Automate: With over 100 different actions available, MacroDroid can perform tasks you would typically do manually, such as connecting to Bluetooth or WiFi devices, adjusting volume levels, speaking text, starting timers, dimming the screen, and running Tasker plugins, among many others.
3. Optionally: Configure Constraints: Constraints ensure that your macros activate only under specific conditions. For example, connect to your company's WiFi only on workdays. MacroDroid offers over 50 constraint types to refine when your macros execute.

MacroDroid is fully compatible with Tasker and Locale plugins, expanding your automation possibilities even further.

For Beginners:

MacroDroid's intuitive interface includes a Wizard that guides you step-by-step through setting up your first macros. You can also use pre-existing templates and customize them to meet your needs. The built-in forum provides a platform for users to seek help and learn more about MacroDroid.

For More Experienced Users:

MacroDroid offers advanced features such as integration with Tasker and Locale plugins, system and user-defined variables, scripts, intents, and complex logic with IF, THEN, ELSE clauses, as well as AND/OR operations. The free version is ad-supported and allows up to 5 macros, while the Pro version, available for a small one-time fee, removes ads and supports unlimited macros.

Support:

For usage questions and feature requests, please use the in-app forum or visit www.macrodroidforum.com. To report bugs, utilize the 'Report a bug' option in the troubleshooting section.

Automatic File Backup:

Easily create macros to backup or copy files to a designated folder on your device, SD card, or external USB drive.

Accessibility Services:

MacroDroid uses accessibility services for certain features, such as automating UI interactions. The use of these services is entirely at the user's discretion, and no user data is ever collected or logged.

Wear OS:

The app includes a Wear OS companion for basic interaction with MacroDroid, 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.