I am trying to use Tasker to detect when I plug my Atrix into the lapdock to automatically turn on/off bluetooth. So far, Dock state and Power state do not work. Dock works when I first plug the device onto the lapdock but as soon as I open the lapdock it no longer senses it as a dock and goes back off. Does anyone have any other ideas on how to do this?
Hello,
I'd like to install an Android device (tablet, smartphone, computer or whatever) into my car.
The purpose is to listen to internet radios and to be able to switch between those radios using my toyota car player which handles bluetooth/A2DP/avrcp .The app I would use is xiialive. This device would have his own sim card and should stay in the car. I don't want to plug the device each time I enter in my car, push any button or whatever. I would just like that the fact to put the key in my car would connect automatically to a webradio.
In fact I don't really need to see the screen, the device could stay hidden somewhere inside the car.
Here are the features I would like :
- auto boot when I turn on the car, which means when the device receives power from the usb port (my car has an usb port)
- plug an external antenna to get a better reception while driving. I'm thinking of a small android computer with a 3G stick plugged in. I have a 3G stick with an external antenna slot. Or any smartphone with an external antenna slot, but I haven't found one so far.
- eventually auto power down when I turn off the car, but If the device shutdowns when the battery is empty, it could be ok too
I've searched for such devices with no sucess. Any help is welcomed
thanks
if its a device that stays plugged in then if its connected to an always on port (on whether the car is or not) you should be all set. you can still place it somewhere you can easily reach on the off chance something happens and you need to manually power it on or reboot it.
Hey Guys,
I am after a camera app with a rather specific set of requirements, at this stage I have an old Android phone installed in my car being permanently power by an Auxiliary battery (2nd car battery only for accessories), I use the phone as a GPS tracker so I can see where the car is and where its gone, the only thing it is missing is the camera.
So I wold like a Camera app that will record once it detects movement (preferably G sensor) or a bluetooth device (car stereo), as the device is always powered triggering from dock connection wont work,
I would hope it can work with the screen off so it wont draw stupid amounts of power.
Any Ideas?
Thanks!
In SGS2 I had a car dock. When I put phone in then "car mode" was activated and I could utilize "car dock" state in Tasker. This feature was designed as special resistor between data cables like described here:
Fun with resistors (home/car dock mode + more)
Is it possible with LG G5? I mean are there any car chargers that will put LG G5 in car mode when connected?
I can switch my G5 into "carmode" using macrodroid app. After switching to on, i can see a steering wheel icon in the notification bar.
But until now, i do not know what the car mode does.
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I can switch my G5 into "carmode" using macrodroid app. After switching to on, i can see a steering wheel icon in the notification bar.
But until now, i do not know what the car mode does.
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Finally someone who uses macrodroid besides me. I think it's way better then tasker, less complicated. Wouldn't you agree?
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sorry for OT.
I have made my own experiences with "automate" / "tasker" / "macrodroid" / "llama" in the last three years.
Unfortunately "tasker" has some restrictions if you do not use several different plugin.
If you will use, everything seems to be possible.
"Automate" is similar able tool , but drains my battery too much and needs to many plugins.
"Macrodroid" is very easy to use and has all functions they are needed. You can use the Tasker plugins too
and now b.t.t. please!
I tried to chat about it with LG support and it looked like they don't know what car mode is
It looks like I need another way to make G5 to know that it is in car dock. Bluetooth beacon maybe?
Try Auto Android; it's still in development so it isn't super polished but I feel google has done a good job making quite functional.
Ok, I did some research and will answer to myself:
It is not possible with any phone that use QuickCharge. USB data lines D+ and D- are used by QuickCharge protocol to control charging voltage, so there is no way to use them for other things.
I plan to use iBeacon and beaconradar app as alternative solution for automating car mode tasks.
If you use BT in your car, you can use this connection as a trigger in Tasker. So you can create some profiles for it.
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If you use BT in your car, you can use this connection as a trigger in Tasker. So you can create some profiles for it.
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Yes, I know, but I do not have hands free BT. I have BT-aux adapter in my car and I tried with tasker BT near profile but it does not work well. Delays are from 10 seconds to couple of minutes. iBeacon broadcasts itself every 300ms or so and should work better. It uses Bluetooth LE so I plan power it constantly from car and create tasker profile for two events: beacon in range and AC power on.
I'm looking for a software which does this:
Plug your phone into the PC and the software presents the PC as a desk-type dock, so instead of just charging and giving you a popup to select connection mode (MTP, PTP etc), the phone thinks it's on a dock and the screensaver action associated with a desk dock are activated, and the phone's audio is routed to the PC.
It would be nice to have the phone charge in a stand when it's on your desk, with a Google Photos screensaver, and be able to use it as a second screen for video and messaging apps with one of Logitech's multi-device USB/Bluetooth keyboards. It would be great for a workspace to keep distractions on the phone and off the PC monitor. It would also be great to be able to keep the phone's screen awake at your desk without it staying awake while it's charging on your night stand.
I can't find this by searching the internet, because all I can find are "turn your phone into a pseudo-PC with this dock!"