# AutomateIt - Device Automation

> Automatically launch tasks by location, SMS, battery level, wifi, calls and more

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/AutomateIt.mainPackage](https://chrome-stats.com/d/AutomateIt.mainPackage)

## Overview

- **ID:** `AutomateIt.mainPackage`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** SmarterApps Ltd
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 1,460,968
- **Rating:** 4.10 / 5 (16,317 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.0.316
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-13
- **First published:** 2011-02-04
- **Publisher country:** IL
- **Size:** 21 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=AutomateIt.mainPackage)
- **Website:** [http://automateitapp.com](http://automateitapp.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://automateitapp.com/privacy-policy/](https://automateitapp.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

**AutomateIt - Smart Automation** simplifies your Android experience by automating routine and complex tasks based on various device events. Define rules with specific triggers such as battery level, incoming SMS, location changes, Wi-Fi connection, calls, and more to launch custom actions automatically. This app enhances autonomy by adjusting settings like sound modes, Bluetooth, screen brightness, and launching apps without manual input.

With over 30 trigger types and numerous customizable actions, AutomateIt helps you save time and optimize your workflow. Whether you want your phone to go silent at night, adjust volume when unplugging a headset, or receive notifications on particular conditions, this extension streamlines it all. Supported in multiple languages, it caters to global users seeking an intelligent automation tool on Android devices.

## Rankings

- #54,587 — Overall
- #14 — automation

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BROADCAST_STICKY`
- `android.permission.CALL_PHONE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.DISABLE_KEYGUARD`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.GET_TASKS`
- `android.permission.INTERACT_ACROSS_USERS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.NFC`
- `android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.PROCESS_OUTGOING_CALLS`
- `android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_CALENDAR`
- `android.permission.READ_CALL_LOG`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.READ_SMS`
- `android.permission.READ_SYNC_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_SMS`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.SEND_SMS`
- `android.permission.SET_WALLPAPER`
- `android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS`
- `android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SYNC_SETTINGS`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gm.permission.READ_CONTENT_PROVIDER`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.smarterapps.permission.AUTOMATEIT_EXTENSION`
- `com.smarterapps.permission.AUTOMATEIT_PLUGIN`
- `intel.aware.permission.ACCESS_AWARESERVICE`

## Review summary

Users praise AutomateIt for its simple, stable automation and time-saving capabilities, with many enjoying free basic features and reliability over years. However, recurrent issues appear across multiple reviews: ongoing permission problems (missing/granted prompts and 'permission not granted'), broken backup/restore of rules after updates, plugin- and 64‑bit compatibility problems (plugins not loading or unavailable), inconsistent support from developers, and device/OS compatibility problems (OnePlus, Pixel, OneUI) leading to services stopping or features failing. Overall sentiment is mixed: strong utility when it works, but frequent blockers hinder long‑term use.

### Pros

- Simple and stable automation app with free basic features.
- Does what it says and saves time with multiple automations.
- Reliably handles battery-level automation and other tasks.
- Has been amazing for years with ongoing usefulness.
- Overall very useful for automating routine actions.

### Cons

- Persistent permission issues: missing/granted prompts or 'permission not granted' messages.
- Backup/restore of rules often broken after updates.
- Plugins/64-bit compatibility problems: plugins not loading or no longer available.
- Poor or non-existent developer support.
- Device/OS compatibility problems (OnePlus/OneUI, Pixel) causing services to stop.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/AutomateIt.mainPackage)