# Assistant Trigger: for AirPods

> Display AirPods battery level and trigger voice assistant on Android

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.dotarrow.assistantTrigger](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.dotarrow.assistantTrigger)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.dotarrow.assistantTrigger`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** DotArrow Inc
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 3,363,363
- **Rating:** 3.76 / 5 (17,047 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.1.0
- **Last updated:** 2024-10-02
- **First published:** 2018-03-26
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 23 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-04
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dotarrow.assistantTrigger)
- **Website:** [https://assistanttrigger.com](https://assistanttrigger.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://assistanttrigger.com/privacy](https://assistanttrigger.com/privacy)

## Description

Assistant Trigger for AirPods is a versatile Chrome extension that lets Android users easily monitor their AirPods' battery levels and activate the voice assistant with simple gestures. Compatible with AirPods 1, 2, 3, 4, AirPods Pro 1 & 2, AirPods Max, and Powerbeats Pro, it offers a popup display of battery status when you open the case.

Key features include triggering the voice assistant by a single squeeze (for AirPods Pro 1, 2, 3, 4) or double-tap (AirPods 2). The extension can show battery levels in the notification bar, automatically pause or resume music with in-ear detection, and announce incoming caller ID and app notifications. This tool ensures seamless integration of your AirPods with Android devices, enhancing user convenience and functionality.

## Rankings

- #32,066 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.BROADCAST_STICKY`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CONNECTED_DEVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.dotarrow.assistantTrigger.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Most reviews praise the app for basic functionality with AirPods Pro models and acknowledge the Pro features, but reliability is a big issue. Users report inaccurate battery readings, frequent bugs and misdetections, and intrusive paywalls. Compatibility varies by device, with Samsung devices sometimes working better than others (e.g., Pixel issues), and Pro 3 support appearing incomplete. Overall, it works occasionally but is plagued by instability and gating.

### Pros

- Works well with AirPods Pro models (1/2), per several reviews.
- Pro version provides the advertised features when it works.
- Some Android devices (notably Samsung Galaxy phones) are supported.
- When functioning, users feel it does its job and some call it awesome.

### Cons

- Battery level readings are inaccurate across AirPods models (including case battery).
- Buggy and unstable: frequent misreporting, switching the wrong AirPods, and connection issues.
- Paywall and persistent pro upgrade prompts that make the free version feel misleading.
- Compatibility issues with certain devices (e.g., Google Pixel 9A) and incomplete Pro 3 support.
- Many options don't work or are effectively unusable in the app.

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