Automating Your Android phone with JoaoJoin and Tasker
In the world of Android automation, JoaoJoin and Tasker stand out as two of the most powerful tools available. While Tasker is renowned for its ability to automate almost anything on your Android device, JoaoJoin extends this capability, allowing seamless cross-device automation and communication. By combining the two, you can unlock a world of possibilities for automating tasks between your Android phone, tablet, PC, and even your smartwatch.
What is JoaoJoin?
JoaoJoin is a versatile automation app designed to integrate all your devices, allowing them to communicate with each other effortlessly. It supports actions such as SMS or notification syncing, clipboard sharing, and file transfers between devices. With the integration of Tasker, Join becomes an even more powerful tool for automating your entire ecosystem, making it possible to trigger actions on one device based on events on another.
How to Use JoaoJoin with Tasker
To start automating with JoaoJoin, you first need to install both Tasker and Join. Once both apps are installed, follow these steps:
- Set up Join: Link your Android devices with your Join account. If you’re using Join on your PC, you can set up the browser extension to make it even more powerful.
- Create a Join Profile in Tasker: In Tasker, create a new profile with a trigger of your choice (e.g., location, time, or Bluetooth connection). Then, add a Tasker action using Join’s plugin.
- Choose Your Action: Using the Join plugin, you can send a message, share your clipboard, trigger a file transfer, or even send a notification to another device. You can also set up Join to trigger Tasker actions on your other devices.
Practical Examples of Using JoaoJoin with Tasker
- Cross-Device Notifications: Set up a Tasker profile that sends a notification to your PC when you get an important text or email on your phone.
- Clipboard Sharing: Copy a piece of text on your phone, and with Tasker, automatically send it to your PC’s clipboard using Join.
- Syncing Files: Automate the transfer of files between your devices when connected to a specific Wi-Fi network or Bluetooth device.
My Use Case
My use case for JoaoJoin and tasker is my bedtime routine. I start the routine via my Google speakers but run some elements on my phone. I start by using Google to switch on the "Goodnight" switch in home assistant.
Upon the switch being triggered, Home assistant runs a routine. As part of that routine, Home assistant has a notification setup for JoaoJoin to notify my phone of the sleep command. Once sent, home assistant switches off my bed side lights and connects my phone to the bluetooth speakers.
Tasker picks up the response and starts to run my Goodnight tasks. This consists of starting Headspace, and doing a bit of navigation using AutoInput to select my favourite sleepcast, Sleeper Mountain.
Conclusion
By combining JoaoJoin with Tasker, you can create an interconnected, fully automated Android ecosystem that simplifies your daily routine and enhances productivity. Failing that, it can at least help you get a good night's sleep.