Anyone using Tasker?

[Tayloj92]

I have some extra play store credits(thanks Google rewards) lol, and I had heard people saying that Tasker is almost a must. The only reason I would use it is to have it set to trigger my WiFi when I'm home and turn it off when I'm not. Can Tasker do this?

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[cron912]

Yes, Tasker can do that.

 

[Vetdoctor]

Tasker can do anything. There are a bunch of ready made programs ready including what you want. If that's truly all you want I'll be there's an app for that

 

[Tayloj92]

What is the battery hit with Tasker running in the background? I know this isn't note five related, but it kind of is since it would he running on one.

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[Golfdriver97]

If you set it by location, it will probably be a big hit to the battery. A time setup or cell signal state would be a better idea.
I set mine up by time and there is little effect on the overall battery life.

 

[Tayloj92]

That sounds like a good idea, that would be perfect during the week when I generally have a set schedule.

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[Golfdriver97]

You can check this out...I made a guide on how to set it up by time: http://forums.androidcentral.com/showthread.php?t=562081
[How to] [Tasker][Marshmallow] Unlock when connected to WiFi

 

[Hurleygm]

Tasker is really cool. You can do a lot with it.

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[Neal Smith]

The app called Automate is just like Tasker and it seems a little easier to use

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[stronggeek]

Instead of location or time my setup is based on a bluetooth trigger.

I use Tasker for many things, but one of my favorites uses is when I start my car.

As soon as I start my car & the note 5 connects to bluetooth and starts playing google music I have the wifi set to turn
off (along with a "wifi disconnected" announcement) so that it doesn't automatically connect to my car's wifi network.

And then when I reach my destination (work, back home or otherwise) and the note 5 disconnects from bt I have tasker set turn wifi back on (along with the "wifi on" announcement) so I'm able to automatically connect to wifi at work or wherever.

 

[plumcrazy]

i have not noticed any battery drain cause of tasker. i use it to turn on wifi based on 3 locations, works damn near perfect everytime