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I've got a bunch. Pretty sure these are all my root free ones. If one of these requires root I apologise:

• Normal location based stuff with volume,wifi,bt,gps
  
• If I put my phone on a magnet dock in my car (magnetic dock required) it will unlock my phone and ask me where I'm going and will automatically route me there using Waze. I don't trigger this from Bluetooth on purpose. The unlocking of the phone part requires root. Instructions Example of Magnetic Dock
  
• Brightness on Max during the day time in my car. I wear sunglasses usually and can't see the phone with auto brightness on so have to make it brighter.
  
• Remembers my parking coordinates Everytime I park my car and keeps my coordinates in my notification bar until I connect to a wifi. If I disconnect from the wifi it will bring back up where I parked. Clicking the notification will nav me to my car. Instructions
  
• When I get a phone call from someone that is not in my phone it will give a notification asking me if I want to add the contact. If i click yes it will open contact entry with the number prepopulated. The notification will also give me the option to websearch the phone number. I like to do this for phone numbers I don't know before I answer in case I want to avoid someone. Instructions
  
• Anytime someone calls me I'll get a notification on my tablet with the phone number.
  
• I subscribe to YouTube TV...when I get a phone call it will pause my tv. I'm sure you can do this with other casted items.
  
• When my phone finishes booting up and loading background apps it will play a startup sound. Instructions
  
• when phone is not connected to power it slows my processor down. Requires custom kernel but not root. I have not noticed any complications with this but I also have a great phone (Pixel XL)
  
• Hate when I'm laying down and my phone rotates when I don't want it to. So I have autorotate always turned off. It will turn on automatically for certain apps that I use in landscape mode.
  
• Sync turns off late at night
  
• Media volume turns off when certain games are opened in case I'm somewhere and I don't want the sounds on. Turns back on after game closes.
  
• YouTube TV again - automatically casts cnbc channel in the morning to get my stock news.
  
• MY FAVORITE AND MOST PROUD: you know those verification codes that get sent to your text messages? Well when I get them, the code is auotmatically copied to my clipboard and ready to be pasted. Soyou don't have to switch apps or copy the code manually. Works with about 95% of company codes I tested it with. Instructions
  
• Changes my navigation bar depending on what I'm doing. See my nav bar in this screenshot: https://imgur.com/6kp1DL5 it will give me music next track if I'm playing audio. If I'm on a call, it will give me a speaker phone toggle, every other time it gives me voice search like in the screenshot. The left button always opens music player. If audio is playing it will pause. Does not require root but requires a lengthy set up process if you don't have root. Instructions
  
• In Android Quicktiles I created two new quick tiles. One to toggle display timeout and gives me a toast to the new timeout. A second will give me a pop-up asking me to select the timeout I want.
  
• When I plug in headphones, I'll get a bottom bar notification asking me if I want to open Google play or pocket casts.
  
• During stock market hours, every 30 minutes I will get 1 notification of 5 of my stocks and their changes for the day. Instructions
  
• My phone will go to vibrate on any meetings in my calendar that are marked as busy.
  
• if I copy a Reddit url It will usually be because I want to see a deleted comment. So it will open the exact url with ceddit.
  
• When I am on a call I get 4 floating action buttons (end call, toggle mute, toggle speaker, go to phone app) that is overlayed on the screen. See screenshot: https://imgur.com/aiv6aP6
  
  
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  Edit2: adding Links for requested instructions
  
  Edit3: finished adding instructions for the ones requested below. Took me a while to do all that so hope it benefits some of you.

What kind of robot? You can absolutely make what you want work by simple bluetooth serial connection, but you'll have to have your Arduino setup to accept serial input and interpret that input to the desired effect. I'm not saying AutoArduino won't do what you want; I just get the feeling it might not be the best way. Do you have an bluetooth shield already or what is your setup?

Like a said, I have setup arduino programs to use this adapter to recieve and interpret serial commands from Tasker. (I believe you will still need a interstitial app but I know there's one that works seamlessly with tasker). So for instance, if you have a robot with three axis, you could send the serial message "xAxis,yAxis,zAxis" and have the arduino interpret that serial command to run your motors too those axis. It's really quite simple once you get your head around it. Feel free to PM me if you want some personalized help. I'd really love if you sent me your existing sketch for you robot and I can tell you how I would make it flow.

Well, I'm not sure if this will help you, but I'll share my setup. I use the SoundBot SB360 which is like $16.00.

It plugs into auxiliary jack, so you could definitely use the tape deck with a female-female 3.5mm collar.

I only have a cd player (no cassette/auxiliary/rca) so I found a guide where I soldered the wires into the cd audio out and play a "silent cd".

My 12v power (cigarette lighter) is always powered on, so for a while, I would just hit the button on the SB360 (turn it on) and it would connect to my phone and launch my tasks.

I recently looked up the specs on my car and found there was a power wire that only comes on when you start the car, so I wired into that.

When my phone connects to the Bluetooth it launches "car mode".

"Car mode" changes "car_mode" variable to "1", stores current volume in a variable, stores current screen brightness in a variable, turns wifi off, turns volume to max, dismisses dangerous audio levels warning, turns screen brightness to max, launches linkme: Torque, Car DashDroid, CaroO Pro (Dashcam & OBD), Waze, Podcast & Radio Addict. Then it plays the podcast.

Not sure if any of this is relevant, I just wanted to share :)

Anker makes the roav smartcharge. here's a link. it works really well and provides oher benefits than just having your phone connect to Bluetooth. I use this along with tasker. It's the best solution I've used for getting my phone and car to work together.

In today's shiny web world, it can't hurt to learn JavaScript, but it's a dreadful mess, saved only by this fine book.

Python is a great language for learning, and I think Tasker supports it..

Now, I've spent years in software, and I suggest you stick with Tasker and its plugins, because it is very well thought out. You can learn a lot about real world stuff if you focus on being battery efficient and being responsive. Setting task and profile priorities, scheduling waits, running tasks in parallel, is an art.

Premature optimisation is the root of all evil in programming. JS doesn't necessarily make things faster, and believe me I've seen clueless JS programmers consider using C/C+ for speed, when they could have simply used JS properly. Use libraries, not DIY code, which is why AutoTools is so good.

This is how I have my set up as well. Here is the USB-UIRT I bought for Eventghost. It works pretty great.

I use Flexsmart for mine. I really enjoy the sound quality over FM and I found syncing to be very easy. It also has a nice play/skip/back button set up. I don't even have to use my phone.

I just set up my Tasker settings with it, in my car I have to manually turn it on/off because its an always on outlet (will drain my car's battery) but once I do that, it automatically starts up spotify, and starts playing, then boots up GoogleMaps and switches to driving mode.

Once I am a bit more advanced I plan to have it ask if I need directions to my next event, and automatically import my next calendar location and start navigation.

Here is the link to the adapter I have.

A simpler option is to tie things to a bluetooth device that is always in the car, and is only turned on when the car is turned on. There are bluetooth car kits available. Another option (if you don't want a car kit) is to get a bluetooth ELM327 adapter like this http://www.amazon.com/Bluetooth-Diagnostic-Scanner-Engine-Reader/dp/B0051CAE1C. It plugs into the ODBII port on the car. If you install an app like Torque you can read the information from your car computer as well - helpful if the "check engine" light comes on.

Hi, again. I decided to pick up a Kuel A200 (https://www.amazon.com/Spigen-Magnetic-Holder-Compatible-iPhone/dp/B0109JIQ0W) and am gonna implement your profile and try it out. Just wanted to say thanks for the idea! Happy Memorial Day/weekend!

i just got this [underbody light for my jeep] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01IP8W254/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) and it comes with a blue tooth app that lets you control it remotely! I am hoping I can tie it to tasker somehow - autoinput maybe? To do several scenes that are both corny and cool - like flash the lights when I walk up to the car using bluetooth proximity or even a stunt mode where the colors change based on either how fast im driving , or turn red when I stop or green when I go. Any other ideas? am I barking up the right tree?

I use these beacons with the Beacon Locator (also available on F-Droid).

I've been running it for about a year and it's been a relatively solid implementation. Once in a while I have to rerun the "Out of Range" task.

Beacon Locator can't be used as a profile. It can execute tasks though. So, there's an "In Range" and "Out of Range" task. Both tasks update their own timestamp variable. The profile is true when the "In Range" timestamp is greater than the "Out of Range" timestamp.

hm, that's complicated

get a better bluetooth audio receiver, mine automatically connects to me when it receives power. (which happens when I turn the key in the ignition to or past ACC as the console-between-seats cig-lighter is tied to the ACCessories line.

which causes phone to start playing when connected (music player feature)

which starts my podcasts

my stereo has auto-volume adjust based on speed integrated

this saves me on the GPS battery eating.

I integrated an always-on Qi Wireless pad in the CD tray on the dash with rubber grippy thingies that prevent the phone from sliding around during my race-car driving. Also, both this, or bluetooth audio connection, set DT2W (double tap to wake) so I don't have to hit the power button to wake the screen.

I can't figure out how to do the lock screen disabling, that gives me serious problems regularly necessitating disabling Tasker, rebooting, and disabling the states/scripts that touch the lockscreen, rebooting, and re-enabling tasker...I suppose I'll get around to it one day but the lockscreen has shorcuts on it so I guess it's a feature.

Also, I have not and will never so much as google for this "Android L" or "Lollipop 5.0" business. My keyboard shivers even so much as typing those letters in sequence...

the instant bluetooth is really the greatest laziness-enabler I've ever come across. I just get into the car, leaving phone in pocket, and music starts playing. all too easy...

Does your car have an auxiliary input (3.5mm jack)? If it does, then you can get something like this adapter to use it for Smart Lock and for calls or to stream music wirelessly.

Do you desperately need an SMS record of each call?

In the old days, people would do this with EventGhost

These days, I believe there are several ready-made solutions such as My Robot, etc.

Lots of other more elegant solutions to explore.

Also worth checking out...

Linkme: AutoRemote,Join by joaoapps

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GJFGE0K/

I have this and it's awesome. It connects immediately every single time

Your best bet is the starter pack that comes with the hub and three bulbs. Usually around
$180-$190. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BSN8DN4/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_u-Wnub10414EF

One bulb usually ranges between $50 and $60 and I'm not sure of the hub. I'm on mobile and only had time for a quick look. I can get back to you.

I use a very lite home automation controller
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B007005364/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?qid=1419693424&sr=8-5&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70

With an appliance module that has a power strip connected to it. Turning the appliance module on and off using the vera plugins for tasker will turn the Chromecast and TV on by activating the power strip which they are plugged into.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0013V58HU/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?qid=1419693510&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70

Not all TVs work this way. You can test to see if your TV will work by turning the TV on and unplugging it from the wall and plugging it back in. If it turns back on, your TV can do this. If it does not turn back on without you hitting the power button on the TV, you'll have to find another solution.

I've used this button with tasker

Button

And it works well I used home to shortcut to invoke Autovoice

I had a similar problem because I hated that I had to take my phone out to plug in an AUX chord. But i found this on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Wirecutters-HB01-Hands-Free-Multi-Point-Convenient/dp/B00GJFGE0K/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&qid=1427730309&sr=8-16&keywords=bluetooth+to+aux

Next I just have my car profile set to when it connects to this particular bluetooth device, it turns everything on. The awesome thing about this bluetooth is the little circle thing on the end is a mic, so I set all my profiles to trigger with AutoVoice commands, so I never even have to take my phone out of my pocket. Hope this helps!

Kinivo BTC450

http://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B009NLTW60

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