AutoNotification

One of the best, most forward-thinking features of Tasker is its ability to be extended via third-party plug-ins. These plug-ins are available in the Google Play store as dedicated Tasker add-ons, or they can be occasionally incorporated into Android programs. The Headset Button Controller program, for instance, includes a Tasker plug-in that allows you to automatically select a headset profile to use. For example, you could have a Tasker profile that detects when you have entered or left your home and change to a different headset profile using a different set of assigned button presses as a result.

In the case of notifications, a really useful plug-in has been created by prolific Tasker plug-in developer João Dias. His AutoNotification ...

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