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Top Profiles for Tasker on Nexus 5

Hi. As far as I can see there is no thread like this in the Nexus 5 subject. What Profiles do you guys find useful? I myself is pretty new to tasker and has mostly just browsed around the web to find some useful profiles for my everyday living. I will soon post my examples here.
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I'd love to have a profile that enables sync when connected to a charger and WiFi/data is enabled. I haven't been able to figure it out though. Also I feel like it drained my battery a bit.
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krazeecracker said:
I'd love to have a profile that enables sync when connected to a charger and WiFi/data is enabled. I haven't been able to figure it out though. Also I feel like it drained my battery a bit.
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Try:
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Context { Power: ANY + WiFi Connected: <insert your SSID> }
Action { Auto-Sync: ON }
Exit Task { Auto-Sync: OFF }

parker09 said:
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Context { Power: ANY + WiFi Connected: <insert your SSID> }
Action { Auto-Sync: ON }
Exit Task { Auto-Sync: OFF }
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Thanks I'll give it a shot, and how would I go about disfavoring sync when disconnected from charger?
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The exit task handles that.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2552570
Battery saving tasks.

help with profile?
I'm trying to set a profile that silences my phones various volume and setting it to vibrate when I get to work. Only problem is that the work wifi has "dead zones" and will disconnect if I go to certain places causing the profile to unnecessarily turn on and off.
I'm wondering if I can use a "wait" command as a delay followed by an "if" statement to double check if all the conditions are met before tasker actually does anything (Example: Did I go to the bathroom with no wifi for a minute or did I actually leave work for good?)
If anyone could help me with the variable aspect of this I think I could get it done.
As it stands I have "Wifi connected to work network" as the context, turn down all volumes and set to vibrate as the enter task and restore all volumes as the exit task.

evinkay said:
I'm trying to set a profile that silences my phones various volume and setting it to vibrate when I get to work. Only problem is that the work wifi has "dead zones" and will disconnect if I go to certain places causing the profile to unnecessarily turn on and off.
I'm wondering if I can use a "wait" command as a delay followed by an "if" statement to double check if all the conditions are met before tasker actually does anything (Example: Did I go to the bathroom with no wifi for a minute or did I actually leave work for good?)
If anyone could help me with the variable aspect of this I think I could get it done.
As it stands I have "Wifi connected to work network" as the context, turn down all volumes and set to vibrate as the enter task and restore all volumes as the exit task.
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Use "time" as the trigger for the task instead of Wifi..like if u reach your workplace by 9 and leave at 5:30 then set this time period as the trigger for your silent profile..this would save your battery too..
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Techimplant said:
Use "time" as the trigger for the task instead of Wifi..like if u reach your workplace by 9 and leave at 5:30 then set this time period as the trigger for your silent profile..this would save your battery too..
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That is useful...Thank you! My schedule can vary but I think it might accomplish what I need. Now I have a separate question
I'd like the media volume to only turn down if music ISNT playing. I noticed that the MTRACK variable might be able to help me with this but I'm not sure what to use as the second part of the if statement.
What I have now is if %MTRACK!=playing then set media volume to 0 but Tasker is telling me that "the variable is not being monitored" any ideas?

evinkay said:
That is useful...Thank you! My schedule can vary but I think it might accomplish what I need. Now I have a separate question
I'd like the media volume to only turn down if music ISNT playing. I noticed that the MTRACK variable might be able to help me with this but I'm not sure what to use as the second part of the if statement.
What I have now is if %MTRACK!=playing then set media volume to 0 but Tasker is telling me that "the variable is not being monitored" any ideas?
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Well ..if u listen to music via earphones then set the condition for a particular level of high volume "when the earphones are plugged in". .when u plug them out then set an " exit task on removal of earphones" to bring the volume down..so when u plug out the media volume will be zero or whatever level u want
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And i am not a pro in tasker ..this is what I think should do it.. Coz I have started using Tasker from yesterday only..so if anybody who is an expert can help u out..
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Techimplant said:
Well ..if u listen to music via earphones then set the condition for a particular level of high volume "when the earphones are plugged in". .when u plug them out then set an " exit task on removal of earphones" to bring the volume down..so when u plug out the media volume will be zero or whatever level u want
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And i am not a pro in tasker ..this is what I think should do it.. Coz I have started using Tasker from yesterday only..so if anybody who is an expert can help u out..
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That did the trick... I never would have though about that solution because I had my head so deep into this one method that I thought HAD to work... Thanks so much for the help!
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evinkay said:
That did the trick... I never would have though about that solution because I had my head so deep into this one method that I thought HAD to work... Thanks so much for the help!
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No problems.. Glad I could help..I am trying to understand this app myself..the possibilities are endless with this amazing app..thank u developers ..
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Anyone can tell me the difference between tasker and IFTT? I've been using IFTT and it seems to make these tasks a little less complicated. Then again I don't do too much crazy stuff, just silencing at work, loud when I leave, etc
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justinisloco said:
Anyone can tell me the difference between tasker and IFTT? I've been using IFTT and it seems to make these tasks a little less complicated. Then again I don't do too much crazy stuff, just silencing at work, loud when I leave, etc
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Iftt is just like you said, less complicated than tasker. While good it lacks the ability for more complicated tasks. With tasker you can have your phone do pretty much anything you want. That is if you can figure out the complicated programming language to make it happen. In addition tasker has many useful plugins that tie in with some of the best apps such as lux, gravity screen, secure settings, etc. etc. For instance...With tasker you can have a custom alarm message played when you wake that polls information from a weather site, and reads your current location and the weather aloud in a Jarvis like voice. Super complicated to set up...For me that is...but totally awesome. With tasker sometimes I think...I wish my phone could do this...And with research and some effort I can make it happen.
Edit: I almost forgot the coolest thing about tasker. If you install the Google search api app, and link autovoice to it, you can activate tasker tasks with okay Google now. For instance if I say, okay Google reboot, the phone reboots. Or okay Google turn on Bluetooth, it turns on Bluetooth.

Lokke9191 said:
Iftt is just like you said, less complicated than tasker. While good it lacks the ability for more complicated tasks. With tasker you can have your phone do pretty much anything you want. That is if you can figure out the complicated programming language to make it happen. In addition tasker has many useful plugins that tie in with some of the best apps such as lux, gravity screen, secure settings, etc. etc. For instance...With tasker you can have a custom alarm message played when you wake that polls information from a weather site, and reads your current location and the weather aloud in a Jarvis like voice. Super complicated to set up...For me that is...but totally awesome. With tasker sometimes I think...I wish my phone could do this...And with research and some effort I can make it happen.
Edit: I almost forgot the coolest thing about tasker. If you install the Google search api app, and link autovoice to it, you can activate tasker tasks with okay Google now. For instance if I say, okay Google reboot, the phone reboots. Or okay Google turn on Bluetooth, it turns on Bluetooth.
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How how would you do that?! please teach us :angel:

Try apps like app config & utasker. You can specify what to happen on launching what app & what not.
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zubsz said:
How how would you do that?! please teach us :angel:
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The weather profile would take me pages of typing to explain, but the okay Google interaction is quite simple. First you need root. Then xposed framework and the module called Google search api 1.1. Once that's done install autovoice. Autovoice should now show up in google search api app. Next make a profile in tasker to reboot your phone or whatever you want. To do this you will need to have "secure settings" installed for tasker. Now make the trigger for this profile an autovoice command. And voila say okay Google and your autovoice command and the tasker profile will activate.
Armando has a demo on YouTube titled "autovoice integration with Google now demo" it won't walk you through the steps to set it up, but it shows some of the cool stuff he does with it.

Hey guys, pretty new to Tasker, but I'm been brainstorming new profiles to add to my phone. I have a problem however with my latest idea. I am trying to build a "Quick charge" profile that triggers Airplane mode when connected to power (AC) but also retains Wifi radio (as I use GV/Hangouts as my primary use of communication). However using the Secure settings plugins, Wifi gets turned off regardless of my setting the the SS [Airplane mode] state to "Wifi". Any help would be appreciated.
EDIT: Fixed it, Secure Settings----System+------Airplane Mode Radios, Check all the DONT want to keep on, and put the task in front of Airplane mode on.

Call Blocker

Just wanna know is there any call blocker app that when people call to my phone, i want them to hear a sound like my phone is in switch off mode? I dont want a rejected sound. I know every telco operator provide you with many different kind of sound when someone try to call you when your phone is in switch off, like unable to reach the phone bla bla bla. I wanted my phone to fakely appear offline or in switch off mode and on the other hand i can still play with my phone, surfing internet and so on.
is there any app or xposed module that can make our phone to do that?
Sorry for my english. :laugh:

Um curious to know who you are trying to block??
Have you tried 'Call blocker' in xposed framework, maybe you can customise the block mode. Failing that Google (Store/Web) is your friend.
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ddogishere said:
Um curious to know who you are trying to block??
Have you tried 'Call blocker' in xposed framework, maybe you can customise the block mode. Failing that Google (Store/Web) is your friend.
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I already try that but that doesnt have the feature that i want. I just wanted to block some of my private client that usually disturbing me at night. I dont want to use samsung blocker that give reject ring/sound when someone try to reach me, i dont want my client to feel like i am rejecting their calls and instead i want them to think that i am switching off my phone.

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IzArsha said:
Just wanna know is there any call blocker app that when people call to my phone, i want them to hear a sound like my phone is in switch off mode? I dont want a rejected sound. I know every telco operator provide you with many different kind of sound when someone try to call you but your phone is switch off, like unable to reach the phone bla bla bla. I wanted my phone to fakely appear offline or in switch off mode and on the other hand i can still play with my phone, surfing internet and so on.
is there any app or xposed module that can make our phone to do that?
Sorry for my english. :laugh:
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You can either use all volumes and vibration to silent (in which case people calling you will get the same feedback as when you are not near the phone) or you can use use airplane mode (more like when you outside of the coverage area or out of battery). I am actually all 3 (2 mentioned + blocking mode) depending on what I want to achieve.
For the first mode if you will use a program like LLAMA you can even set exceptions (and a different set of exceptions could eventually be set for blocking mode).

xclub_101 said:
You can either use all volumes and vibration to silent (in which case people calling you will get the same feedback as when you are not near the phone) or you can use use airplane mode (more like when you outside of the coverage area or out of battery). I am actually all 3 (2 mentioned + blocking mode) depending on what I want to achieve.
For the first mode if you will use a program like LLAMA you can even set exceptions (and a different set of exceptions could eventually be set for blocking mode).
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That's not what i want if you can read my post carefully. Never mind case close. I dont think the apps are available yet.

IzArsha said:
That's not what i want if you can read my post carefully. Never mind case close. I dont think the apps are available yet.
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1. You can not hide from your telco, you are either connected to them or you are not.
2. If connected the telco gets to decide what other people hear after a rejected call.
3. If not connected (airplane mode) you can still be connected to WiFi and browse the internet.

IzArsha said:
That's not what i want if you can read my post carefully. Never mind case close. I dont think the apps are available yet.
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AFAIK atm there is not such app that can do a job as you require. I'm also searching for this kind of app for a long time, but have not found yet. In the older Symbian phone, I've used the app "ACM - Advanced Call Manager" and it does this job exactly what you need.
If there was an app like that, it should work in the following manner: When there is an incoming call from a number in the blacklist, this app will answer the call automatically and then play the preset announcement (e.g 'The number you've called is not available at the moment, please try again later' blah blah...).
Atm the best call blocker app on Android I've used is 'Call Master', it is very powerful and flexible. But it doesn't has this feature yet.
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xclub_101 said:
You can either use all volumes and vibration to silent (in which case people calling you will get the same feedback as when you are not near the phone) or you can use use airplane mode (more like when you outside of the coverage area or out of battery). I am actually all 3 (2 mentioned + blocking mode) depending on what I want to achieve.
For the first mode if you will use a program like LLAMA you can even set exceptions (and a different set of exceptions could eventually be set for blocking mode).
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xclub_101 said:
1. You can not hide from your telco, you are either connected to them or you are not.
2. If connected the telco gets to decide what other people hear after a rejected call.
3. If not connected (airplane mode) you can still be connected to WiFi and browse the internet.
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Please do read the question carefully before answer.
And this is a smart-phone, not a dump-phone so it needs a smart-solution.

vndnguyen said:
AFAIK atm there is not such app that can do a job as you require. I'm also searching for this kind of app for a long time, but have not found yet. In the older Symbian phone, I've used the app "ACM - Advanced Call Manager" and it does this job exactly what you need.
If there was an app like that, it should work in the following manner: When there is an incoming call from a number in the blacklist, this app will answer the call automatically and then play the preset announcement (e.g 'The number you've called is not available at the moment, please try again later' blah blah...).
Atm the best call blocker app on Android I've used is 'Call Master', it is very powerful and flexible. But it doesn't has this feature yet.
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Please do read the question carefully before answer.
And this is a smart-phone, not a dump-phone so it needs a smart-solution.
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Yeah, Finally a very good and professional answer to me. Thank you my friend :good: I'll thank you later. Im limited to 8 thanks already. Yes i use this feature in symbian phones years ago before i take my step to android, like you said the app really do the job. But there are no apps that similar to ACM for our Android atm. I really wish they make one in a short time. For me, it's the best and a must have app for workers like me who dont want to give bad customer service to the clients by not rejecting their calls using samsung blocker.

Root call blocker. Used to use it on my old nexus s. If I recall correctly it made it look like you are out of coverage. But, as the app's name says, you have to be rooted.
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lvnatic said:
Root call blocker. Used to use it on my old nexus s. If I recall correctly it made it look like you are out of coverage. But, as the app's name says, you have to be rooted.
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Nope, it does not and it can not made it looks like you are out of coverage. The ONLY way this kind of app (if any) works is by auto-answering the call and auto-playing the announcement, that I have said in the previous post.
Root call blocker is just a simplify version of Call Master app, that I have mentioned above. They are from the same developer.
I'm currently using Call Master. Call Master is more powerful and more flexible than Root call blocker.

lvnatic said:
Root call blocker. Used to use it on my old nexus s. If I recall correctly it made it look like you are out of coverage. But, as the app's name says, you have to be rooted.
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I've tried all apps calls " Call Blocker" on android before posting my question here, and it doesn't seem to give me the feature that i want. I guess we just have to wait.

[Q] Svoice voice Wake up?

I've been trying to figure this out since I got the phone, I need some help. How do you wake up the phone while the screen is off using voice?
I turned "voice wake up" on in the svoice settings but it doesn't work. Some people say this was never a feature but apps like "S for switch voice" claim it's a working feature.
It would be awesome if anyone can help,
Thanks

Jeeab said:
I've been trying to figure this out since I got the phone, I need some help. How do you wake up the phone while the screen is off using voice?
I turned "voice wake up" on in the svoice settings but it doesn't work. Some people say this was never a feature but apps like "S for switch voice" claim it's a working feature.
It would be awesome if anyone can help,
Thanks
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I don't believe this is a feature: http://forums.androidcentral.com/sa...-wake-up-not-working-s-voice.html#post3586811

spuniun said:
I don't believe this is a feature: http://forums.androidcentral.com/sa...-wake-up-not-working-s-voice.html#post3586811
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I just chatted with Samsung live chat thing. They said it is a feature
"Alastair: Hi, thank you for contacting Samsung Technical Support. How may I help you today?
Visitor: Hi, can you explain to me how to get my Galaxy S5 to wake up while the screen is off using S voice?
Alastair: I understand that you require information how to wake up the device using S Voice. Is that correct?
Visitor: yes
Alastair: Thank you for confirming.
Alastair: May I know the model number of the device? You may find it in Applications>Settings>General>About Device. You can also find the model number beneath the Phone's battery. Generally model number starts with SGH,SPH,SCH,GT or SM.
Visitor: SM-g900v
Alastair: Thank you for the model number.
Alastair: I would like to inform you that you need to say "Hello Galaxy" to wake up the device.
Visitor: can i do this while the screen is off?
Alastair: Yes, the device will wake up when the screen is off."
After a long chat, and factory resetting, they recommended me to return it to Verizon. Still cant get it to work
Guess I will wait and see if this problem is addressed by Samsung, or if the Samsung live chat person has no idea what they are talking about.

I can't get S Voice to wake up at all - Ok Google works fine for Google Now but the default wake up command and my custom wake up command are doing nothing to wake up S Voice.
I'm glad I see no point to S Voice considering the robustness of Google Now.

I'm having same issue, s voice won't wake phone no matter what. I figured eh whatever cause google now is awesome:thumbup:
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I don't mean to bump this thread but I figured it out if anyone is interested.
Turn on Car mode then exit out (make sure you still have the steering wheel notification in the status bar). Now you can say "hi galaxy" whenever.
What makes this good is that you can download "S for switch voice" app on the play store. That opens Google Now instead of Svoice. Works just like a Moto X now

Jeeab said:
I don't mean to bump this thread but I figured it out if anyone is interested.
Turn on Car mode then exit out (make sure you still have the steering wheel notification in the status bar). Now you can say "hi galaxy" whenever.
What makes this good is that you can download "S for switch voice" app on the play store. That opens Google Now instead of Svoice. Works just like a Moto X now
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Cool, but you need to keep Car Mode enabled?

spuniun said:
Cool, but you need to keep Car Mode enabled?
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I guess so. Looks like it's the best we are gonna get

I thought would ask on this thread to keep the spam down.
Can this svoice wakeup thing be achieved now that we have root? I mean the function is already there with car mode, but maybe someone could strip down the car mode to have it only wake up with voice, and not mess with Bluetooth or restrict minimum volume.
I know this requires more work then I can imagine and is probably pretty low on anyone's priority list, but if anyone could tell me how to do it or link me to a fix, that would be awesome.
Thanks

I think u should bump this question again to the main Q&A. I would also love to have this figured out, just not sure if any one is following this post any more.
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[Q] How to not receive calls on my smartwatch R5 ?

Hi all!
Does anyone know how to not receive calls on my smartwatch?
I know its strange but I prefer use my phone to talk.
I only want to receive notifications and SMS (all normal function except communication).
I know how to transfer on the phone during a call on smartphone's screen, but I want this to be automatic.
If I unselect "call control" and "media control" in the phone's Bluetooth settings, I loose the Bluetooth connection.
Also, I want don't use "media", because I use Waze and I need the sound on the phone otherwise the sound goes on the watch.
thank you

works the same as on the u8 and all the other clones
you MUST have either media or phone audio enable, otherwise no connection, no notifications
they would need to fix this in the firmware, if that is possible at all...

Found my solution with: tasker
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toysnic said:
Found my solution with: tasker
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Could you please elaborate the solution. I'm facing the same issue...its very awkward to talk on the smartwatch, especially if there are people around you.

rasor99 said:
Could you please elaborate the solution. I'm facing the same issue...its very awkward to talk on the smartwatch, especially if there are people around you.
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Download and install: Tasker app. Differents way to get it.
I don't undertstand why, but I can continue to use it after 7 trial day...
And you need to program it. It's not so easy. You have to search and to pratice in this app in order to understand.
Find in attachement, some screenshot of my tasker.
Only the 3 first profiles are need to stop bluetooth during call.
In resume, when tasker see a call, you stop BT and you set a variable to memo BT watch was ON.
If no call and memo BT watch is ON, active BT.
Sorry for my english.

Phone calls won't mute even with setting on Asus zenwatch2 selected

Hi everyone,
I have done a search on the forum and have not found a thread that is similar to the issue I am having. I recently bought an asus zenwatch 2 and after hours of extensive research I think it may be a known issue, now I am posting to see if people have found a way around this or an app that can do it. Basically, I understand that Android wear watches receives notifications based on what the phone receives. If phone is on silent I wont receive any notifications either. So here are a few questions I have:
1) I have mute phone notification setting on my Asus zenwatch 2 selected on the android wear app, However, this does not apply to phone calls, if I get a phone call it will not mute the ringtone and will ring on my phone. Is there a known solution or an app that can stop this?
2) Is there a way or an app to separate the notifications setting so that the watch and phone can be controlled separately? Something similar to Pebble method of notification settings?
3) I was wondering if there is a face designer app that allows you to customize watch faces with unlimited widgets on the watch face, instead of just 3? Is there one that is compatible with wear mini launcher?
Cheers!

1. I use Tasker for this. I noticed that option didn't work for me either.
2. I don't know what you mean by this but you can set the notifications for every app in the application notifications settings menu on the phone and block apps from the android wear setting.
3. Try the Watchmaker app.
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jahciple said:
1. I use Tasker for this. I noticed that option didn't work for me either.
2. I don't know what you mean by this but you can set the notifications for every app in the application notifications settings menu on the phone and block apps from the android wear setting.
3. Try the Watchmaker app.
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Thanks Jahciple,
Still learning about tasker, but it seems like it is a saviour for android users, I'll definitly look into it, thanks for the idea. Will I need to root?
In regards, to the second question, I meant is it possible to be able to control the notifications separately from the watch? Such as having the phone on silent and the watch still vibrates? Or say, having the watch to silent and the phone on vibrate? hopefully this makes sense.
Yep, found watchmaker and am using, definitely what I need.
Cheers!

I don't think there is way to control the notifications like what you are stating. I used Tasker to just turn off the vibrate on the phone when my watch is connected through bluetooth and then just put my watch in theater mode when I don't want to receive anything on the watch at the moment, but once you disable theater mode, you should still see the notifications. I really wished there was a way to turn off the vibrate on the watch, I just want to hear my phone, when a call is coming in and then look at the watch to see who it is.

jahciple said:
I don't think there is way to control the notifications like what you are stating. I used Tasker to just turn off the vibrate on the phone when my watch is connected through bluetooth and then just put my watch in theater mode when I don't want to receive anything on the watch at the moment, but once you disable theater mode, you should still see the notifications. I really wished there was a way to turn off the vibrate on the watch, I just want to hear my phone, when a call is coming in and then look at the watch to see who it is.
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Hi Jahciple,
Are you able by any chance to show me what profile/action you set up to achieve this?
Cheers!