# AutoWear

> Your Watch, your rules. Automate everything from settings to notifications.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.joaomgcd.autowear](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.joaomgcd.autowear)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.joaomgcd.autowear`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** joaomgcd
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 124,872
- **Rating:** 3.80 / 5 (768 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.2.17
- **Last updated:** 2025-12-02
- **First published:** 2015-02-26
- **Publisher country:** PT
- **Size:** 18 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.joaomgcd.autowear)
- **Website:** [http://joaoapps.com/autowear](http://joaoapps.com/autowear)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://joaoapps.com/autowear/privacy-policy/](https://joaoapps.com/autowear/privacy-policy/)

## Description

AutoWear is a Tasker plugin that brings powerful automation to Wear OS. Build custom interactive screens, show tailored notifications, create persistent floating icons, add complications to your watch face, and design smart Tiles (buttons, progress bars, or text lists). AutoWear can also simulate taps and UI interactions via the Accessibility Service, read sensor data (heart rate, steps), check battery level, launch apps and trigger phone automations from watch events.

AutoWear requires Tasker and a Wear OS device and includes a built-in 7‑day trial. The accessibility service is used solely to enable automation and does not collect or share your data. Notes: some device-specific issues exist (older Sony/Huawei watch builds); check compatibility details and the app page for troubleshooting. Ideal for power users who want complete control and context-aware automations on their smartwatch.

## Rankings

- #199,553 — 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.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.joaomgcd.autowear.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.joaomgcd.permission.CHECK_JOAOMGCD_LICENSE`
- `net.dinglisch.android.tasker.PERMISSION_SEND_COMMAND`

## Review summary

AutoWear is a powerful Wear OS automation tool with strong positive sentiment about its capabilities and developer, but faces recurring issues with device compatibility, setup/permissions, notification reliability, and creating actions, along with a notable learning curve.

### Pros

- Powerful and versatile Wear OS automation that enables complex tasks across Tasker, Alexa, and other tools.
- Essential app for smartwatch automation; users say it justifies owning a smartwatch for automation.
- High-quality developer with top-notch apps and positive support/updates.
- Improvements to UI make it easier to use after updates.

### Cons

- Compatibility issues across devices (Pixel Watch, Galaxy Watch, TicWatch, Mi Band) leading to inconsistent or non-functional behavior.
- Setup, permissions, and ADB/WiFi connection problems prevent installation or proper operation (Bluetooth\_CONNECT permission, adb grants, watch connection).
- Notifications sometimes do not trigger (no alerts, screen or vibration) on some watches.
- Inability to create tiles/actions; frequent save/create errors (couldn't create tile, couldn't create actions).
- Onboarding/setup loops and overall steep learning curve hamper initial setup.

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