Hotword Plugin Free [Tasker Pl

Name: Hotword Plugin Free [Tasker Pl
Rating: 2.4230769 (153 reviews)
Author: Jolan Rensen

By: Jolan Rensen App

Hey Google! Jarvis! Computer! Shout any hotword you like and let Tasker react!

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

54,569 ▲ 154

Data as of 2026-08-15

Rating:

2.42

(153)

Version:

4.2.0

Last updated: 2026-01-16

Ranking

#285,410 ▼ 659

Overall

Features & Capabilities

Hotword Plugin Free is a versatile Chrome extension designed to work with Tasker, allowing you to activate tasks using any hotword you choose. Powered by Snowboy's lightweight and offline hotword detection, this plugin enables your Android device to respond to multiple custom hotwords simultaneously. By training personalized voice models, you can transform an old Android phone into an always-listening microphone that triggers specific Tasker tasks, offering a customizable alternative to standard voice assistants like "OK Google".

The plugin supports quick toggling of listening modes, home screen shortcuts, and controls via notifications with Oreo notification channel support. Though the free version contains ads, a paid option is available to remove them and support development. Compatible with ARMv7a and ARMv8-aarch64 chips, Hotword Plugin Free offers a unique way to enhance voice command automation on your Android devices.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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4.2.0 Last updated: 2026-01-16

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Creation date:

2017-10-21

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Permissions:

android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE Very high risk
android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO Very high risk
android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS High risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE Moderate risk
android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS Moderate risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE Low risk

Size:

29.98MB

Email:

co*****@jolanrensen.nl

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

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Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-15

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Ranking

# 285,410 ▼ 659

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Developed by:

Jolan Rensen

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nl.jolanrensen.hotwordPluginFree

Email:

co*****@jolanrensen.nl

Website:

https://www.jolanrensen.nl

User Reviews

Users appreciate the app's ability to work well with custom hotwords and its straightforward setup. The developer's active maintenance is praised. However, many report stability issues such as crashes and random false triggers. Sensitivity settings are problematic, and sometimes hotword detection does not trigger Tasker as expected. Background operation is unreliable if the app is removed from recent apps, limiting its utility. Despite flaws, it is favored as a customizable voice activation tool compared to standard wake words.

Pros

Works well with custom voice models making hotword detection effective.
Relatively straightforward and easy to use with good initial setup.
Developer is responsive and actively maintains the app after external service shutdown.
Allows voice commands to trigger Tasker tasks successfully after setup.
Good alternative for custom wake words instead of default options like 'OK Google'.

Cons

App crashes or closes unexpectedly during configuration or use.
False triggers are common, with the app reacting to almost any sound.
Sensitivity settings do not always save or work correctly, making tuning difficult.
Does not reliably communicate hotword detection to Tasker causing the tasks not to trigger.
Does not run properly in background if removed from recent apps, leading to missed commands.

Recent reviews

Works a treat with a custom voice model - app relatively straightforward and easy to use! Would love to be able to swap the ding to a less harsh sound though! Edit to response: Mind = blown 😉

Da*****, 2023-10-25

worked, but everytime i tried opening my device, it just kept closing without me even giving the command, like im sitting here enjoying peace and suddenly theres a loud ding. Also it turned the speaker quality to a call quality