# ActivityTask

> Tasker plug. Let your phone knows what you are doing.....

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.balda.autoactivity](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.balda.autoactivity)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.balda.autoactivity`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** Marco Stornelli
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 14,806
- **Rating:** 4.23 / 5 (113 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.2.2
- **Last updated:** 2023-12-01
- **First published:** 2014-04-19
- **Size:** 487 KB
- **Data as of:** 2025-10-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.balda.autoactivity)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://baldapps.altervista.org](http://baldapps.altervista.org/)

## Description

ActivityTask is a powerful Tasker plug-in that enables your smartphone to intelligently detect your current activity states such as being in a vehicle, walking, biking, staying still, or even when your phone is tilting. By integrating seamlessly with apps like Locale, Tasker, AutoMagic, or Easy Profiles, ActivityTask allows you to automate tasks based on your real-time physical activity.

To ensure optimal performance, make sure your location settings are set to "high accuracy" or "battery saving" instead of "device only," and that Google Play Services version 4.4 or above is installed. ActivityTask uses Tasker variables `%atactivity` and `%atconf` to report the detected activity and confidence level, giving you granular control over your automation workflows. For a smooth experience, create a start/stop Tasker task with the plug-in action. If you encounter issues, the developer encourages sending an email before leaving negative feedback.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION`

## Review summary

Users appreciate ActivityTask as a helpful, mostly reliable activity detection plugin for automation apps like Tasker and MacroDroid. It is valued for its ease of use, free availability, and minimal permissions. However, multiple users report challenges with setup due to poor documentation and lack of instructions, unreliable detection at times, especially on certain devices or after reboot, and desire for additional features such as event triggers. Overall, those who get it working find it effective, but there is room for improvement in user guidance and functionality.

### Pros

- Works well with Tasker and MacroDroid, enhancing automation capabilities.
- Easy to use once configured; nearly bulletproof in activity detection for some users.
- Useful addition to automation apps with no unnecessary permissions.
- Free and helpful for adding activity detection triggers.
- Developer is appreciated and considered underrated.

### Cons

- Lacks clear instructions and documentation, especially for variable names and usage.
- Sometimes fails to detect activities reliably, with occasional false positives.
- Issues working on certain devices or Android versions (e.g., Android 8, Pie), and after device reboots.
- Limited features compared to similar apps like AutoLocation; needs more event options not just state.
- Some users find the app hard to configure without guides or videos.

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