MacroDroid is the top-rated automation app for Android devices, boasting over 10 million downloads. It's designed to make automating tasks on your smartphone or tablet incredibly simple, allowing you to create fully automated routines with just a few taps through its user-friendly interface.
Here are some ways MacroDroid can streamline your life:
- Automatically reject incoming calls during meetings scheduled in your calendar.
- Enhance safety while commuting by using Text to Speech to read your notifications and messages, and send automated responses via email or SMS.
- Optimize your daily phone usage; for instance, turn on Bluetooth and start playing music when you enter your car, or enable WiFi when you're near your home.
- Reduce battery consumption by dimming the screen and turning off WiFi when not needed.
- Save on roaming costs by automatically disabling your data connection when abroad.
- Create custom sound and notification profiles tailored to your needs.
- Set reminders for tasks using timers and stopwatches.
These examples are just a glimpse into the myriad of scenarios where MacroDroid can enhance your Android experience. Setting up a macro is as easy as three steps:
- Select a Trigger: This is the starting point for your macro. With over 80 triggers available, you can choose from location-based options (like GPS or cell towers), device status triggers (such as battery level or app activity), sensor triggers (like shaking or light levels), and connectivity triggers (like Bluetooth, WiFi, and notifications). You can also set up a shortcut on your home screen or use the customizable Macrodroid sidebar.
- Choose the Actions: MacroDroid offers over 100 actions that you can automate, such as connecting to Bluetooth or WiFi devices, adjusting volume levels, speaking text (like notifications or the current time), starting timers, dimming the screen, and running Tasker plugins, among others.
- Optionally, Configure Constraints: These allow you to specify when the macro should activate. For example, you can set the macro to connect to your company's WiFi only during work hours. MacroDroid provides over 50 types of constraints to fine-tune your automation.
MacroDroid is also compatible with Tasker and Locale plugins, expanding its capabilities even further.
= For Beginners =
MacroDroid's intuitive interface includes a Wizard to guide you step-by-step in setting up your first macros. You can also start with a template from the template section and customize it to fit your needs. The built-in forum provides a space to seek help from other users and learn more about MacroDroid.
= For More Experienced Users =
For those looking for more advanced features, MacroDroid offers comprehensive solutions such as integration with Tasker and Locale plugins, user-defined variables, scripts, intents, and advanced logic like IF, THEN, ELSE clauses, along with AND/OR conditions.
The free version of MacroDroid is supported by ads and allows up to 5 macros. The Pro version, available for a small one-time fee, removes all ads and offers unlimited macros.
= Support =
For any questions or feature requests, please use the in-app forum or visit www.macrodroidforum.com. To report bugs, use the 'Report a bug' option found in the troubleshooting section.
= Automatic File Backup =
You can easily create macros to 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 to automate UI interactions. The use of these services is entirely at the user's discretion, and no user data is ever collected or logged through these services.
= Wear OS =
The app includes a Wear OS companion app 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
Crash fixes
