Tasker tips

This task will set your opening of apps based on the specific time that is set. Like for instance, you might love reading news via news ap in the morning. At lunchtime, you might love to browse your social media apps. This task will automatically open those apps at a certain time of the day. To set up this task you must first create a new profile based on time. Follow the below steps to do that;

• Open Tasker app, and go to the Profiles tab.
• Click the Plus symbol to add a new profile.
• Select Time, and set the time you want the apps to open. Now the steps to set up the tasks;
• Under the New Task tab, tap on the Plus symbol.
• Give your task a new name.
• In Task Edit mode, click the Plus symbol, and select App, and then tap Launch App.
• Select the first app you want to launch at the set time.
• Repeat the third step to add more apps you’d like to open automatically. Once you are done with the above steps you will see that the apps will automatically open at the set time. Must Read: 20 build.prop Tweaks to Customize Android in Awesome Ways

Whenever you are in a museum, theatre or in a dark place, fumbling with your phone to silent it can be annoying. You might also accidentally damage your phone. But, with the Tasker app, you can easily set this task for automation and silent your phone when you put it face down. Follow the below steps to first set up a profile in the automation app;

• Open the Tasker app and go to the Profiles tab.
• Click the Plus symbol to add a new profile.
• Select State, and tap on Sensor. Then choose Orientation.
• Under the Orientation tab, tap the Face Down button. Then click on the “<” which is located on the upper-left of the main screen to go back to the Profiles tab. Now to set the specific task in the Tasker automation app, follow the below steps;
• Under the New Task, tap the Plus symbol.
• Now give a New Name to the task.
• Under the Task Edit mode, tap the Plus symbol to enter the Audio Action category.
• Then choose Vibrate as the Audio Action and Vibrate for the Mode.
• Tap the < symbol to return to the Profile tab. You will see that the new automated task is turned on. Now you can silent your phone whenever you place your phone face down on any surface. Don’t Miss: Set Your Favorite Videos as Wallpapers on Android

This task will help you save your data. You can connect automatically to WiFi hotspots whenever you visit those locations. You need to create a new profile for a specific location;

• Open Tasker app, go to the Profiles tab and hit the Plus symbol to add a new profile.
• Select Location.
• Scroll through the map and zoom into the location (your local WiFi hotspots).
• Long-press on the map to set the location marker. Next, set up the task to enable Wifi while you’re there:
• Return to Profiles and give the location a name.
• Select New Task and name the task.
• In Task Edit mode, hit the Plus symbol.
• Select Net, and then tap Wi-Fi.
• Change Set to On.
• Return to the Profiles window, long-press on the task, and select Add Exit Task.
• Then tap on New Task. Name the task.
• Press the Plus symbol, select Net, tap Wi-Fi, and ensure Set is Off. Now whenever you are near the location of Wifi hotspots, your mobile will automatically connect to them. See Also: 25 Hidden Android Tricks, Settings You Must Check Out

If you’ve never experienced colored light bulbs, I recommend you try Philips Hue. I was skeptical at first. The idea of color changing light bulbs seemed childish and gimmicky. However, after using them, I was amazed at how effective they can be at influencing my mood. I am an especially big fan of using Hue color bulbs in light fixtures with multiple bulbs. There are preset scenes available (with names like Savanna sunset and Arctic aurora) that set each bulb to it’s own color. The combination of colors together creates a spectacular effect.