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AutomateIt
by AutomateIt
What AutomateIt is
AutomateIt is an Android app that runs smartphone and tablet actions from trigger-and-action rules. The free version supports unlimited rules. Triggers can respond to location changes, calendar events and cellular connections. Location rules act when a device enters or leaves a configured radius. Calendar rules respond when a matching event starts or ends and ignore all-day events. Composite triggers combine conditions with AND, OR and nested combinations, while composite actions run multiple actions in sequence. Users can browse community rules or share their own through the in-app Rules Market. Rules can be backed up to Dropbox or another chosen location, including Google Drive. Root access is needed only for certain actions, such as killing applications or shutting down the device; other functionality works without root. On Android 10 and later, background launches and Wi-Fi toggling may be restricted depending on the device or workaround. AutomateIt is made by AutomateIt in Ganei Tikva, Israel. The Free plan costs nothing; AutomateIt Pro offers advanced features at a price not listed.
Who it suits
It suits Android smartphone and tablet users who want device behaviors to run automatically in response to events. Users should check how their Android version handles background launches and Wi-Fi controls.
What it does well
- Unlimited rules on the free version
- Location, calendar and cell triggers
- AND, OR and nested conditions
- Community Rules Market
- Dropbox or Google Drive backups
What to know first
- Android only
- Some actions require root access
- Android 10+ may restrict certain behavior
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Unlimited rules · advanced features available to unlock | Free |
| AutomateIt Pro | Ad-free · popup-free · unlocks locked features · unlimited saved cell locations | $3.49, paid once |
As automateitapp.com lists them, read 12 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
AutomateIt provides flexible trigger-and-action automation with unlimited free rules and community sharing. Android restrictions and root requirements for selected actions may affect which automations work on a particular device.
Facts from AutomateIt's own pages
- Android limitations
- The maker says Android 10 and later can prevent background app launches and restrict Wi-Fi toggling, with behavior depending on the device or workaround. · automateitapp.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Calendar trigger
- The calendar trigger can act when a matching event starts or ends, and ignores all-day events. · automateitapp.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Cell ID trigger
- Cell ID triggers monitor cellular connections; the maker says GSM was tested and CDMA support is experimental. · automateitapp.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Composite rules
- Composite triggers support AND, OR, and nested combinations, while composite actions run multiple actions in sequence. · automateitapp.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Conditional logic
- Yes · automateitapp.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Data controls
- Users can turn off app analytics in settings or opt out of Tutela data sharing using the app or policy’s stated opt-out options. · automateitapp.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · automateitapp.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Ganei Tikva, Israel · automateitapp.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Integrations
- Rules can be backed up to Dropbox or to a chosen location, including Google Drive. · automateitapp.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Location automation
- Location triggers can launch actions when the device enters or leaves a configured location radius. · automateitapp.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Multi-step workflows
- Yes · automateitapp.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Privacy
- The privacy policy says the app does not collect precise device location and describes optional registration, device and usage data collection, and analytics and advertising partners. · automateitapp.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- AutomateIt is an Android app that automates smartphone tasks using rules defined as trigger-action pairs. · automateitapp.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Root requirement
- Root access is only needed for certain actions such as killing applications or shutting down the device; other functionality works without it. · automateitapp.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Rules
- The free version supports an unlimited number of rules. · automateitapp.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Rules Market
- Users can browse rules shared by the community or share their own through the in-app Rules Market. · automateitapp.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Support
- Users can report crashes or send a more detailed bug report from the app’s Support screen; the policy lists [email protected] for questions. · automateitapp.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Who it is for
- The product is for Android smartphone and tablet users who want device behaviors to run automatically in response to events. · play.google.com, 12 Oct 2026
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