|
|
Tasker 101 Video Lesson List
|
|
|
If my tutorials have helped you out, consider making a donation even if it's just enough to buy me a burger! :-)
|
|
These lessons are meant to be viewed in order, especially the first 10-15, as they build on one another, but if you already know some stuff about Tasker and just want to find specific lessons or you want a list you can copy and paste into a Word doc to create your own notes, then here it is:
Lesson 1 - The Basics & First Task
In this lesson we talk about the very basic building blocks of Tasker and what it does and can do. We run through settings and then create a very simple first task.
Lesson 2 - Create a Profile to Automate a Task
In this lesson we use Tasker in the most fundamental way - creating a profile that automatically triggers a task when certain conditions are met. We then create a second task and create a new profile to trigger that task in a different way.
Lesson 3 - Creating a Basic Scene
Scenes are often ignored or feared by Tasker users, but scenes can be used to create really amazing profiles that act much like their on app. In this lesson I show you the basics of creating a scene. We also add a basic "speak" function.
Lesson 3b - Scene Gestures (aka Swipe or Stroke Actions)
In this lesson, we use swiping gestures in a scene to trigger tasks, starting with the simplest single gesture motion the moving into a more advanced method of incorporating multiple gesture options into a single object field. This lesson also touches on context and variables.
Lesson 4 - Adding Context to a Task (aka Android Automation)
In this lesson we create a new task that triggers either of the tasks we created in previous lessons depending on the context. We do this by making use of the IF statement which is an important feature found all throughout Tasker.
Lesson 5 - Variables (Alerts & Toggles too)
It is impossible to make great use of Tasker without using Variables. They are essential to get the most out of Tasker on your phone or tablet. In this lesson we use Variables in two different ways to create toggle tasks. We also touch on the alerts action.
Lesson 6 - The Best Way to Learn Tasker
Having laid the foundational building blocks of Tasker in the previous lessons, here I explain the best method going forward to learn and master Tasker.
Lesson 7 - Announce Who's Texting (Tasker Say Command & SMS Variables)
In this lesson we create a profile/task that announces the name of the person who's texting you. In the process we use the Say/Speak Command and SMS/Texting variables.
Lesson 7b - Announce Who's Texting Advanced (Variable Randomize & Wait Action)
This lesson builds on the previous one by having Tasker use several different phrases to announce who's texting by utilizing Variable Randomize commands. We also look at the Wait action
.
Lesson 7c - Announce Who's Texting based on Call State (Exit Task, Profile Status)
Here we address an issue with the original "Announce Who's Texting" profile by having it NOT announce the name if we are on a phone call. We do this using some new Tasker elements including Call State, Exit Task, and Profile Status.
Lesson 1 - The Basics & First Task
In this lesson we talk about the very basic building blocks of Tasker and what it does and can do. We run through settings and then create a very simple first task.
Lesson 2 - Create a Profile to Automate a Task
In this lesson we use Tasker in the most fundamental way - creating a profile that automatically triggers a task when certain conditions are met. We then create a second task and create a new profile to trigger that task in a different way.
Lesson 3 - Creating a Basic Scene
Scenes are often ignored or feared by Tasker users, but scenes can be used to create really amazing profiles that act much like their on app. In this lesson I show you the basics of creating a scene. We also add a basic "speak" function.
Lesson 3b - Scene Gestures (aka Swipe or Stroke Actions)
In this lesson, we use swiping gestures in a scene to trigger tasks, starting with the simplest single gesture motion the moving into a more advanced method of incorporating multiple gesture options into a single object field. This lesson also touches on context and variables.
Lesson 4 - Adding Context to a Task (aka Android Automation)
In this lesson we create a new task that triggers either of the tasks we created in previous lessons depending on the context. We do this by making use of the IF statement which is an important feature found all throughout Tasker.
Lesson 5 - Variables (Alerts & Toggles too)
It is impossible to make great use of Tasker without using Variables. They are essential to get the most out of Tasker on your phone or tablet. In this lesson we use Variables in two different ways to create toggle tasks. We also touch on the alerts action.
Lesson 6 - The Best Way to Learn Tasker
Having laid the foundational building blocks of Tasker in the previous lessons, here I explain the best method going forward to learn and master Tasker.
Lesson 7 - Announce Who's Texting (Tasker Say Command & SMS Variables)
In this lesson we create a profile/task that announces the name of the person who's texting you. In the process we use the Say/Speak Command and SMS/Texting variables.
Lesson 7b - Announce Who's Texting Advanced (Variable Randomize & Wait Action)
This lesson builds on the previous one by having Tasker use several different phrases to announce who's texting by utilizing Variable Randomize commands. We also look at the Wait action
.
Lesson 7c - Announce Who's Texting based on Call State (Exit Task, Profile Status)
Here we address an issue with the original "Announce Who's Texting" profile by having it NOT announce the name if we are on a phone call. We do this using some new Tasker elements including Call State, Exit Task, and Profile Status.
Lesson 8 - Invisible Scene as a Secret Lockscreen
In this lesson we work more with Scenes, Tasks, and Profiles - hitting topics such as Scene Background Color, Scene Strokes, Destroy Scene, Show Scene, Display Profile Trigger, and more. We also discuss testing your tasks inside of Tasker.
Lesson 8b - Invisible Scene Advanced (Secret Launches, Unlock, and More)
Expanding on the scene created in lesson 8, we add a secret unlock, secret launch, and verbal responses to the scene covering various Tasker concepts.
Lesson 8c - Invisible Scene Advanced Two (Delay, Stroke Variables, and More)
We build even more on the secret lockscreen scene by adding a delay so that it only engages if your screen has been off for a specified amount of time. We also cover the stroke direction variable which allows many different actions/tasks to be launched from a single box on a scene. Other topics covered include Screen State Variable, Wait, IF, Delete Task, Show Exit Button removal, and more.
Lesson 9 - Multiple Contexts Trigger (& Exit Task)
In this lesson we set up multiple contexts to trigger a task and add an exit task as well. We also discuss Application Context as a trigger.
Lesson 10 - WiFi Connection Trigger
This lesson can have many useful applications as we create a task to change settings for when we're at work or leave work based on connecting to your work WiFi.
Lesson 10b - Auto Send a Text Message when Leaving (or arriving) at Work (or home or anywhere)
We expand on the use of a WiFi connection as a trigger and using Multiple Contexts have Tasker automatically send a text when we leave work at the end of the day.
Lesson 11 - Locking or Blocking Access to an App
In this lesson, we explore how to easily block access to a specific app using Tasker. This includes photo gallery, phone settings, or any application on your phone/tablet.
Lesson 11b - Tasker Security
This lesson digs deeper into locking/blocking access from the last lesson to show you how to lock a profile/task inside of tasker as well as locking Tasker itself increasing the security of any profiles you've created with Tasker.
Lesson 12 - Switch to Strongest WiFi Signal on Android
Based on a request from a viewer, in this lesson we create a profile and task to test the strength of the current WiFi signal and switch to another one if it's weak. Best utilized in a house or business where there are multiple hotspots/connections, we cover several new topics including Splitting Variables, Testing Text to see if it contains a word or character string, Flashing variable info, and Reading/Writing files. (This lesson also makes use of a Tasker plug-in called WiFi Connect.)
Lesson 13 - Answer a Call using Proximity Sensor (With a Wave or Putting Phone to Ear)
Another viewer request, this lesson shows you how to create two profiles with tasks that allow you to answer the phone by either waving your hand over the earpiece or placing your phone to your ear.
Lesson 13b - Answer Call with Wave or Ear Placement Advanced
We take the lesson 13 profile to the next level by making it so that it will work even if the phone is in your pocket when it rings.
In this lesson we work more with Scenes, Tasks, and Profiles - hitting topics such as Scene Background Color, Scene Strokes, Destroy Scene, Show Scene, Display Profile Trigger, and more. We also discuss testing your tasks inside of Tasker.
Lesson 8b - Invisible Scene Advanced (Secret Launches, Unlock, and More)
Expanding on the scene created in lesson 8, we add a secret unlock, secret launch, and verbal responses to the scene covering various Tasker concepts.
Lesson 8c - Invisible Scene Advanced Two (Delay, Stroke Variables, and More)
We build even more on the secret lockscreen scene by adding a delay so that it only engages if your screen has been off for a specified amount of time. We also cover the stroke direction variable which allows many different actions/tasks to be launched from a single box on a scene. Other topics covered include Screen State Variable, Wait, IF, Delete Task, Show Exit Button removal, and more.
Lesson 9 - Multiple Contexts Trigger (& Exit Task)
In this lesson we set up multiple contexts to trigger a task and add an exit task as well. We also discuss Application Context as a trigger.
Lesson 10 - WiFi Connection Trigger
This lesson can have many useful applications as we create a task to change settings for when we're at work or leave work based on connecting to your work WiFi.
Lesson 10b - Auto Send a Text Message when Leaving (or arriving) at Work (or home or anywhere)
We expand on the use of a WiFi connection as a trigger and using Multiple Contexts have Tasker automatically send a text when we leave work at the end of the day.
Lesson 11 - Locking or Blocking Access to an App
In this lesson, we explore how to easily block access to a specific app using Tasker. This includes photo gallery, phone settings, or any application on your phone/tablet.
Lesson 11b - Tasker Security
This lesson digs deeper into locking/blocking access from the last lesson to show you how to lock a profile/task inside of tasker as well as locking Tasker itself increasing the security of any profiles you've created with Tasker.
Lesson 12 - Switch to Strongest WiFi Signal on Android
Based on a request from a viewer, in this lesson we create a profile and task to test the strength of the current WiFi signal and switch to another one if it's weak. Best utilized in a house or business where there are multiple hotspots/connections, we cover several new topics including Splitting Variables, Testing Text to see if it contains a word or character string, Flashing variable info, and Reading/Writing files. (This lesson also makes use of a Tasker plug-in called WiFi Connect.)
Lesson 13 - Answer a Call using Proximity Sensor (With a Wave or Putting Phone to Ear)
Another viewer request, this lesson shows you how to create two profiles with tasks that allow you to answer the phone by either waving your hand over the earpiece or placing your phone to your ear.
Lesson 13b - Answer Call with Wave or Ear Placement Advanced
We take the lesson 13 profile to the next level by making it so that it will work even if the phone is in your pocket when it rings.
|
If my tutorials have helped you out, consider making a donation even if it's just enough to buy me a burger! :-)
|
|
Lesson 14 - General Tips and Tricks for Tasker
This lesson takes a pause from creating profiles in order to cover some good basic information that will be helpful as you come up with your own profiles, tasks, and projects. I cover topics such as cloning, sorting, switching task associated with a profile, projects, tabs, cut/paste, insert action, pause activity, importing, and exporting.
Lesson 15 - Car Settings - Auto Text Reply - Read/Speak Text
In this lesson we set up Car Settings which are turned on/off by connecting/disconnecting to the car's bluetooth. This includes a profile to read all incoming text to you and then auto reply to the sender that you're driving. Some of the topics covered are Tasker Search Filter to find activities, Bluetooth Connection Trigger, and SMS Variables.
Lesson 16 - Auto Disable LockScreen at Home/in Car w/Secure Settings
Utilizing the Secure Settings app which has a Tasker plugin, we set up a profile that will turn the PIN Lockscreen Off when connected to home WiFi or car Bluetooth and On when disconnected. This lesson will show you how to trigger home or car settings based on WiFi/Bluetooth as well. Tasker Screen State Variable is also covered.
Lesson 16b - Screen State Variable, SIMPLE Lock Screen, & Additional Lock Options
Building on the previous lesson, we add the option to have the screen turn back on IF it was originally on when you connected to WiFi/Bluetooth. We also explore the Tasker built in "lock screen" option that will be much simpler to set up than the Secure Settings Android Lock Screen and should work for anyone on any device.
Lesson 17 - Turn Profile ON After an Event Only IF it was ON Before the Event
Based on a user request, this is a modification of an earlier lesson that turned a profile off when on the phone an turned it on when a call ended. In this lesson I show you how to have it turn on at the end of the call ONLY if it was on when the call started. This is a good lesson that could have many different application for various profiles you create.
Lesson 18 - Calender Event Profile/Trigger
Created based on a viewer question, in this lesson we set up a profile that triggers settings based on specific calendar entries. This lesson will teach you how to have your phone automatically silence during meetings or trigger any Tasker task activities based on a calendar entry.
Lesson 19 - Trigger a Task with Notification from ANY Android App
Previously, we learned how to trigger a task based on a text message being received. This lesson shows you how to trigger a task based on a notification from any app and even have notifications from the same app trigger different things based on their title.
Lesson 20 - Speak Message from WhatsApp, Google Voice, Facebook Messenger, BBM, etc. (Variables Advanced)
This is an advanced lesson in which we use Variable Arrays via Variable Split, Variable Join, and Array Pop to get Tasker to speak the notification info/message from ANY app. I use Google Voice to demonstrate it, but it applies to any app that uses notifications.
Lesson 21 - Trigger Task Based on Content of Text Message/SMS
This profile allows you to trigger a task based on a key word or phrase in a received text message. I use it for one specific purpose, but it could be used for many different things such as finding your phone by triggering a song/ringer when a text message says "ring".
Lesson 21b - Looping Notification from Text Trigger
Building specifically on the application of having a text message notify you of an emergency, this lesson shows two different ways to have a notification loop to wake you up if you're asleep. It will help you understand that there are often several ways to do things in Tasker and the best one for you depends on your end goal.
This lesson takes a pause from creating profiles in order to cover some good basic information that will be helpful as you come up with your own profiles, tasks, and projects. I cover topics such as cloning, sorting, switching task associated with a profile, projects, tabs, cut/paste, insert action, pause activity, importing, and exporting.
Lesson 15 - Car Settings - Auto Text Reply - Read/Speak Text
In this lesson we set up Car Settings which are turned on/off by connecting/disconnecting to the car's bluetooth. This includes a profile to read all incoming text to you and then auto reply to the sender that you're driving. Some of the topics covered are Tasker Search Filter to find activities, Bluetooth Connection Trigger, and SMS Variables.
Lesson 16 - Auto Disable LockScreen at Home/in Car w/Secure Settings
Utilizing the Secure Settings app which has a Tasker plugin, we set up a profile that will turn the PIN Lockscreen Off when connected to home WiFi or car Bluetooth and On when disconnected. This lesson will show you how to trigger home or car settings based on WiFi/Bluetooth as well. Tasker Screen State Variable is also covered.
Lesson 16b - Screen State Variable, SIMPLE Lock Screen, & Additional Lock Options
Building on the previous lesson, we add the option to have the screen turn back on IF it was originally on when you connected to WiFi/Bluetooth. We also explore the Tasker built in "lock screen" option that will be much simpler to set up than the Secure Settings Android Lock Screen and should work for anyone on any device.
Lesson 17 - Turn Profile ON After an Event Only IF it was ON Before the Event
Based on a user request, this is a modification of an earlier lesson that turned a profile off when on the phone an turned it on when a call ended. In this lesson I show you how to have it turn on at the end of the call ONLY if it was on when the call started. This is a good lesson that could have many different application for various profiles you create.
Lesson 18 - Calender Event Profile/Trigger
Created based on a viewer question, in this lesson we set up a profile that triggers settings based on specific calendar entries. This lesson will teach you how to have your phone automatically silence during meetings or trigger any Tasker task activities based on a calendar entry.
Lesson 19 - Trigger a Task with Notification from ANY Android App
Previously, we learned how to trigger a task based on a text message being received. This lesson shows you how to trigger a task based on a notification from any app and even have notifications from the same app trigger different things based on their title.
Lesson 20 - Speak Message from WhatsApp, Google Voice, Facebook Messenger, BBM, etc. (Variables Advanced)
This is an advanced lesson in which we use Variable Arrays via Variable Split, Variable Join, and Array Pop to get Tasker to speak the notification info/message from ANY app. I use Google Voice to demonstrate it, but it applies to any app that uses notifications.
Lesson 21 - Trigger Task Based on Content of Text Message/SMS
This profile allows you to trigger a task based on a key word or phrase in a received text message. I use it for one specific purpose, but it could be used for many different things such as finding your phone by triggering a song/ringer when a text message says "ring".
Lesson 21b - Looping Notification from Text Trigger
Building specifically on the application of having a text message notify you of an emergency, this lesson shows two different ways to have a notification loop to wake you up if you're asleep. It will help you understand that there are often several ways to do things in Tasker and the best one for you depends on your end goal.
Lesson 22 - Exit Only Task
This is a simple and short but important lesson that demonstrates how having an Exit Task with no Enter Task on a profile can be used to create new triggers.
Lesson 23 - Tasker App Factory
Tasker is such an awesome app that it not only allows you to create cool profiles/tasks/scenes for use on your phone, but also allows you to turn those into Android Apps that can be installed on any Android Phone. This is done using Tasker App Factory. In this lesson, I not only show you how to use Tasker App Factory to create an app, but also explain the pros and cons of Tasker App Factory and why it should probably never be used to create a paid application.
Lesson 24 - Text/SMS Pop-Up with Action Buttons
In this lesson we use many of the things we've learned before and add a few new ones to create a pop-up dialogue scene that to display the name, photo, and text message anytime we receive an SMS. We also add buttons to allow us to reply to the text via our text messaging app or reply via voice using Google Search. This is a handy tool that can replace several apps on Google Play and can be customized to your liking.
Lesson 25a - Using Scenes & Text Input Fields to Create a Sign-In App
This is a three part and very long lesson as we used advanced Scene techniques to in essence create an App. In this lesson we start building the app and I show you how to use multiple scenes and add text input and spinner choice fields and capture the user's entry's into a variable. Although I am using the Sign-In App in this lesson, the principles covered here have many applications and are good for any Tasker user to know.
Lesson 25b - Scenes, Text Input Fields, Writing Text/Variable Info to a File - Sign-In App Cont.
This lesson picks up right where the last one left off as we finish creating our Sign-In App. I show you how to add entered information into a text file so you'll have a record of everyone who signed in at the end. We also trouble shoot some issues and come up with a finished app.
Lesson 25c - Tasker with Motion Detector
I show you how to use the Motion Detector app to trigger any Tasker task by adding it into our Sign-In application. Of course, a Motion Detector could be used for all kinds of fun things with Tasker!
This is a simple and short but important lesson that demonstrates how having an Exit Task with no Enter Task on a profile can be used to create new triggers.
Lesson 23 - Tasker App Factory
Tasker is such an awesome app that it not only allows you to create cool profiles/tasks/scenes for use on your phone, but also allows you to turn those into Android Apps that can be installed on any Android Phone. This is done using Tasker App Factory. In this lesson, I not only show you how to use Tasker App Factory to create an app, but also explain the pros and cons of Tasker App Factory and why it should probably never be used to create a paid application.
Lesson 24 - Text/SMS Pop-Up with Action Buttons
In this lesson we use many of the things we've learned before and add a few new ones to create a pop-up dialogue scene that to display the name, photo, and text message anytime we receive an SMS. We also add buttons to allow us to reply to the text via our text messaging app or reply via voice using Google Search. This is a handy tool that can replace several apps on Google Play and can be customized to your liking.
Lesson 25a - Using Scenes & Text Input Fields to Create a Sign-In App
This is a three part and very long lesson as we used advanced Scene techniques to in essence create an App. In this lesson we start building the app and I show you how to use multiple scenes and add text input and spinner choice fields and capture the user's entry's into a variable. Although I am using the Sign-In App in this lesson, the principles covered here have many applications and are good for any Tasker user to know.
Lesson 25b - Scenes, Text Input Fields, Writing Text/Variable Info to a File - Sign-In App Cont.
This lesson picks up right where the last one left off as we finish creating our Sign-In App. I show you how to add entered information into a text file so you'll have a record of everyone who signed in at the end. We also trouble shoot some issues and come up with a finished app.
Lesson 25c - Tasker with Motion Detector
I show you how to use the Motion Detector app to trigger any Tasker task by adding it into our Sign-In application. Of course, a Motion Detector could be used for all kinds of fun things with Tasker!
Lesson 26 - Sometimes There's a Better Way
In this lesson, I go back and show you a better way to do something than the way we did it before. It's a good lesson to know that there are always multiple ways to do something in Tasker and it often takes going back with fresh eyes to realize there's a better/simpler way to accomplish something.
Lesson 27 - If/Else Statements - Read Incoming Text in Car (IF Connected to Car Bluetooth)
In this lesson, we cover the all important If/Else activity commands in Tasker. We do this by creating a profile that will read out incoming texts if we are connected to our car's Bluetooth, but will instead display the text if we are not.
Lesson 28 - Get Voice Command, More If/Else, Tasker Voice Assistant
This time we use If/Else in conjunction with the "Get Voice" activity to have Tasker ask us if we'd like a message read then read it or not based on our response. Very handy lesson containing principles that can be used to do a lot of other things.
Lesson 29 - Announce Who's Calling - Answer/Reject Call by Voice
This video was made based on several user request for a profile that would speak out the name of the person calling as well as let you answer or reject the call simply by voice.
Lesson 30 - Annouce Who's Texting ONLY ONCE During Back and Forth SMS Conversation
In an earlier lesson we created a profile to announce who's texting as well as one to display the text message in a pop-up. In this lesson I show you how to set those up so that if you're texting back and forth with the same person, Tasker won't announce the name and/or display the pop-up every time.
In this lesson, I go back and show you a better way to do something than the way we did it before. It's a good lesson to know that there are always multiple ways to do something in Tasker and it often takes going back with fresh eyes to realize there's a better/simpler way to accomplish something.
Lesson 27 - If/Else Statements - Read Incoming Text in Car (IF Connected to Car Bluetooth)
In this lesson, we cover the all important If/Else activity commands in Tasker. We do this by creating a profile that will read out incoming texts if we are connected to our car's Bluetooth, but will instead display the text if we are not.
Lesson 28 - Get Voice Command, More If/Else, Tasker Voice Assistant
This time we use If/Else in conjunction with the "Get Voice" activity to have Tasker ask us if we'd like a message read then read it or not based on our response. Very handy lesson containing principles that can be used to do a lot of other things.
Lesson 29 - Announce Who's Calling - Answer/Reject Call by Voice
This video was made based on several user request for a profile that would speak out the name of the person calling as well as let you answer or reject the call simply by voice.
Lesson 30 - Annouce Who's Texting ONLY ONCE During Back and Forth SMS Conversation
In an earlier lesson we created a profile to announce who's texting as well as one to display the text message in a pop-up. In this lesson I show you how to set those up so that if you're texting back and forth with the same person, Tasker won't announce the name and/or display the pop-up every time.
|
If my tutorials have helped you out, consider making a donation even if it's just enough to buy me a burger! :-)
|
|
Lesson 31 - It's About Time
This lesson covers all aspects of using time in Tasker both as a trigger event and inside a task activity list. We talk about various ways time triggers affect things such as reverting settings after a time span has elapsed.
Lesson 32a - Build an App from Scratch - Scenes and Other Things
In this lesson we begin building an app that I created for my mom using Tasker. This is a series of videos that covers all aspects of creating an app that actually functions the way a normal app would including a settings page to turn certain aspects on/off.
Lesson 32b - An App for Mom Continued - Add Actions to Scenes
In Part 2 of this advanced Tasker series, we add actions to our scene to make the buttons do something, add an App Task, then create an app using Tasker App Factory. This is just the beginning though as the next few lessons take things even further.
Lesson 32c - An App for Mom Continued - Adding a 2nd Messaging App Scene
In this lesson, we continue building on our app by adding an additional scene/notification for a different messaging app. Great for learning how to do multiple things within one profile or app..
Lesson 32d - An App for Mom Continued - Toggles and Variables
In this lesson we start to get really advanced with our "App Creation" as we add a full set of app settings via toggles to be able to turn on/off may different features.
Lesson 32e - An App for Mom Continued - Scene Toggle Element and A.I.
In this lesson, we continue building our App Settings Scene by adding toggles to turn on/off any feature/function of the App and also throwing in a little Artificial Intelligence to make the app more personal.
Lesson 32f - An App for Mom Continued - Finalizing & Testing - Landscape AND Portrait Orientation Tips
In this lesson we put the finishing touches on our full fledged app to polish it up then test it out to see how it works. As this app was created entirely for Landscape Mode, I discuss how you can make a scene work in either landscape or portrait mode.
Lesson 32g - An App for Mom - A Few Polishing Touches
Although the app itself was finished in the previous lesson, here we look at how you can really polish it off by adding a quick link the accessibility settings that need to be enabled for the app to work along with a message telling the person what to do.
This lesson covers all aspects of using time in Tasker both as a trigger event and inside a task activity list. We talk about various ways time triggers affect things such as reverting settings after a time span has elapsed.
Lesson 32a - Build an App from Scratch - Scenes and Other Things
In this lesson we begin building an app that I created for my mom using Tasker. This is a series of videos that covers all aspects of creating an app that actually functions the way a normal app would including a settings page to turn certain aspects on/off.
Lesson 32b - An App for Mom Continued - Add Actions to Scenes
In Part 2 of this advanced Tasker series, we add actions to our scene to make the buttons do something, add an App Task, then create an app using Tasker App Factory. This is just the beginning though as the next few lessons take things even further.
Lesson 32c - An App for Mom Continued - Adding a 2nd Messaging App Scene
In this lesson, we continue building on our app by adding an additional scene/notification for a different messaging app. Great for learning how to do multiple things within one profile or app..
Lesson 32d - An App for Mom Continued - Toggles and Variables
In this lesson we start to get really advanced with our "App Creation" as we add a full set of app settings via toggles to be able to turn on/off may different features.
Lesson 32e - An App for Mom Continued - Scene Toggle Element and A.I.
In this lesson, we continue building our App Settings Scene by adding toggles to turn on/off any feature/function of the App and also throwing in a little Artificial Intelligence to make the app more personal.
Lesson 32f - An App for Mom Continued - Finalizing & Testing - Landscape AND Portrait Orientation Tips
In this lesson we put the finishing touches on our full fledged app to polish it up then test it out to see how it works. As this app was created entirely for Landscape Mode, I discuss how you can make a scene work in either landscape or portrait mode.
Lesson 32g - An App for Mom - A Few Polishing Touches
Although the app itself was finished in the previous lesson, here we look at how you can really polish it off by adding a quick link the accessibility settings that need to be enabled for the app to work along with a message telling the person what to do.
Lesson 33a - Speak Google Now Reminders
This is the first of three lessons where I will show three different ways you can have Tasker speak out your Google Now Reminder Notifications. I'd suggest going through all three then in the end, keep the profile you want and delete the two you don't. This will help you learn a lot of different things that will help you with creating your own Tasker Profiles and Tasks later on!
Lesson 33b - Google Now Reminders Interactively Read
In the last lesson, anytime you got a reminder from Google Now, it would automatically be read out to you. In this lesson, I show you one way to have your phone let you know you have a reminder then ask you if you want it read out loud. Only if you reply "yes" will the reminder then be read out to you.
Lesson 33c - Google Now Reminders Read by Advanced AI AutoVoice
In this lesson, we use the Tasker Plug-In AutoVoice to make Google Now even smarter by having it announce that we have a reminder and ask us if we want it read and doing it all without any change in the screen state or messing with another app we may currently be using.
Lesson 33d - Google Now Reminders & AutoVoice Take Two
After my last lesson, it was pointed out that there's a much simpler way to use AutoVoice much like the Tasker Get Voice action to process your response and speak the Google Now reminder if you respond "yes". In this short tutorial we revisit our last profile and simplify it!
Lesson 34 - User Request - Count & Vibrate for Missed Calls
In this lesson we use Scenes and Vibrate Notify along with built in variables, user variables, if/else statements, and more to create a profile that will count the number of missed calls and then vibrate that many times as well as pop-up a scene to show the most recent.
Lesson 35 - User Request - Turn Off Bluetooth WiFi if no Re-connection
Someone wanted to use Tasker to automate turning off Bluetooth or WiFi after disconnecting from a device/router IF it didn't reconnect to a device/router after a certain amount of time had passed in order to reduce battery drain. This is the answer to that question.
Lesson 36: User Request - Re-engage Lockscreen After Launch App From It
Someone wanted to know how to set up the Secret Lockscreen from an earlier lesson to re-engage after you opened an app directly from it but NOT engage if the app was launched normally from your phone. This lesson shows the simple way to make that happen using a user variable.
This is the first of three lessons where I will show three different ways you can have Tasker speak out your Google Now Reminder Notifications. I'd suggest going through all three then in the end, keep the profile you want and delete the two you don't. This will help you learn a lot of different things that will help you with creating your own Tasker Profiles and Tasks later on!
Lesson 33b - Google Now Reminders Interactively Read
In the last lesson, anytime you got a reminder from Google Now, it would automatically be read out to you. In this lesson, I show you one way to have your phone let you know you have a reminder then ask you if you want it read out loud. Only if you reply "yes" will the reminder then be read out to you.
Lesson 33c - Google Now Reminders Read by Advanced AI AutoVoice
In this lesson, we use the Tasker Plug-In AutoVoice to make Google Now even smarter by having it announce that we have a reminder and ask us if we want it read and doing it all without any change in the screen state or messing with another app we may currently be using.
Lesson 33d - Google Now Reminders & AutoVoice Take Two
After my last lesson, it was pointed out that there's a much simpler way to use AutoVoice much like the Tasker Get Voice action to process your response and speak the Google Now reminder if you respond "yes". In this short tutorial we revisit our last profile and simplify it!
Lesson 34 - User Request - Count & Vibrate for Missed Calls
In this lesson we use Scenes and Vibrate Notify along with built in variables, user variables, if/else statements, and more to create a profile that will count the number of missed calls and then vibrate that many times as well as pop-up a scene to show the most recent.
Lesson 35 - User Request - Turn Off Bluetooth WiFi if no Re-connection
Someone wanted to use Tasker to automate turning off Bluetooth or WiFi after disconnecting from a device/router IF it didn't reconnect to a device/router after a certain amount of time had passed in order to reduce battery drain. This is the answer to that question.
Lesson 36: User Request - Re-engage Lockscreen After Launch App From It
Someone wanted to know how to set up the Secret Lockscreen from an earlier lesson to re-engage after you opened an app directly from it but NOT engage if the app was launched normally from your phone. This lesson shows the simple way to make that happen using a user variable.
Lesson 37: Pop-Up for Google Now Reminders with Material Design Look
In a previous lesson, we created a notification to speak out our Google Now Reminders. In this lesson, we add to that a pop-up box in case our phone is in silent mode or we don't hear the audible reminder, the pop-up will be on our screen the next time we look at it.
Lesson 37b - More Material Design with Scenes for Google Now Pop-Up
In this lesson, we look at how with no professional design knowledge or software, you can use scenes in Tasker to create pseudo material design elements to make your scenes fit in with the new Android L Material Design aesthetic.
In a previous lesson, we created a notification to speak out our Google Now Reminders. In this lesson, we add to that a pop-up box in case our phone is in silent mode or we don't hear the audible reminder, the pop-up will be on our screen the next time we look at it.
Lesson 37b - More Material Design with Scenes for Google Now Pop-Up
In this lesson, we look at how with no professional design knowledge or software, you can use scenes in Tasker to create pseudo material design elements to make your scenes fit in with the new Android L Material Design aesthetic.