App name: IFTTT (short for
If This Then That)
OS: Android (I'm also using it on my iphone)
Usage: THis app has been a Godsent
It lets you automate things on your phone to either take action or notify/remind you accordingly. You can create your own IFTT applet too in it.
Examples of Applets I use
- One location based applet detects when i arrive at work and automatically turn on Wi-fi and turn my ringer to vibrate only
- Another location based applet detects when i leave work to turn Wi-fi off and turn my ringer back on
- Another location based applet notifies/reminds me to turn my home security when I drive 1/2 mile away from my house
- Another one automatically adds any song i like on YOUTUBE to a pre-specified playlist on my Spotify account
Some home security services are letting it use their API to interact with IFTTT letting it enable your alarm system based on conditions you set in case you forget and notifies you when it's done. I can go on and on on ways i have automated my shyt and it all happens without me ever needing to touch the phone.