# Automation

> This program can help you automate stuff on your device.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.jens.automation2](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.jens.automation2)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.jens.automation2`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Jens Schröder
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 20,842
- **Rating:** 3.77 / 5 (132 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.8.8-googlePlay
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-26
- **First published:** 2014-11-29
- **Publisher country:** DE
- **Size:** 6.20 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jens.automation2)
- **Website:** [http://server47.de/automation/](http://server47.de/automation/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://server47.de/automation/privacy.php](https://server47.de/automation/privacy.php)

## Description

Automation is a versatile Chrome extension designed to help you automate tasks on your device effortlessly. With a variety of triggers such as time, device charging state, USB connection, Wi-Fi connection changes, application starts, and more, it enables users to create customized automation rules to enhance productivity and convenience.

Although some features have been modified due to Google restrictions, Automation still offers powerful actions including toggling Bluetooth, Wi-Fi tethering, triggering URLs for home automation, changing sound settings, controlling media playback, text-to-speech, and managing notifications. This extension supports a broad range of scenarios, from adjusting device settings automatically to integrating with smart home systems. If you encounter issues or have feature requests, the developer encourages direct communication for continuous improvements.

## Rankings

- #426,760 — Overall
- #8 — automation catalog
- #25 — automation

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.hardware.sensor.proximity`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_SUPERUSER`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION`
- `android.permission.BATTERY_STATS`
- `android.permission.BIND_NOTIFICATION_LISTENER_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE`
- `android.permission.GET_TASKS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.NFC`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.android.alarm.permission.SET_ALARM`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION`
- `com.termux.permission.RUN_COMMAND`
- `com.wireguard.android.permission.CONTROL_TUNNELS`

## Review summary

Users appreciate Automation's simplicity, no ads, and effective functionality, especially on rooted devices. It's praised for being small and easier to use than similar apps. However, many report frequent crashes, difficulties with specific features like time range triggers, unreliable event detection (e.g., WiFi disconnect), and lacking user guidance. Some also express concerns over excessive permissions requested by the app.

### Pros

- Simple, uncluttered, and to the point interface.
- Free and open source without ads.
- Works well for automating Android devices, especially on rooted devices.
- Small footprint and not resource hungry.
- Easier to use than many similar apps.

### Cons

- App crashes frequently, especially when starting services or creating triggers.
- Certain functionalities, like setting time ranges for triggers, are difficult or impossible to use.
- Unreliable detection of events such as WiFi disconnects.
- Lack of tutorials or guides for advanced features.
- Excessive or unnecessary permissions requested by the app.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.jens.automation2)