Difference between revisions of "Trigger: Device Docked/Undocked"
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| − | This trigger | + | This trigger will fire when the device is docked or undocked. For docking events, you can also specify the type of dock (desk or car). |
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| + | ''' Options ''' | ||
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| + | * '''Any Dock''' - The trigger fires when the device is docked to any type of dock (desk, car, or other). | ||
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| + | * '''Desk Dock''' - The trigger fires only when the device is docked to a desk dock. | ||
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| + | * '''Car Dock''' - The trigger fires only when the device is docked to a car dock. | ||
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| + | * '''Undocked''' - The trigger fires when the device is removed from any dock. | ||
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| + | ''' Examples ''' | ||
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| + | Example 1: Enable car mode when in car dock | ||
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| + | <pre class="trigger-style">Triggers | ||
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| + | Device Docked/Undocked [Car Dock]</pre> | ||
| + | <pre class="action-style">Actions | ||
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| + | Bluetooth On | ||
| + | Launch Application: Android Auto | ||
| + | Set Volume: Media 100%</pre> | ||
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| + | Example 2: Start charging display when docked at desk | ||
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| + | <pre class="trigger-style">Triggers | ||
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| + | Device Docked/Undocked [Desk Dock]</pre> | ||
| + | <pre class="action-style">Actions | ||
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| + | Set Brightness: 50% | ||
| + | Launch Application: Clock (Daydream)</pre> | ||
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| + | Example 3: Restore normal settings when undocked | ||
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| + | <pre class="trigger-style">Triggers | ||
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| + | Device Docked/Undocked [Undocked]</pre> | ||
| + | <pre class="action-style">Actions | ||
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| + | Set Brightness: Auto | ||
| + | Set Volume: Media 50%</pre> | ||
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| + | ''' Notes ''' | ||
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| + | * The dock type is determined by the Android system based on the dock hardware. | ||
| + | * Not all docks report their type correctly - some may report as "desk" dock when they are car docks or vice versa. | ||
| + | * This trigger listens for the ACTION_DOCK_EVENT system broadcast. | ||
| + | * Wireless charging stands may not trigger dock events unless they are specifically designed to report as docks. | ||
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| + | ''' See Also ''' | ||
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| + | * [[Trigger:_Daydream_On/Off|Daydream On/Off Trigger]] | ||
| + | * [[Trigger:_Power_Connected/Disconnected|Power Connected/Disconnected Trigger]] | ||
Latest revision as of 22:44, 5 January 2026
This trigger will fire when the device is docked or undocked. For docking events, you can also specify the type of dock (desk or car).
Options
- Any Dock - The trigger fires when the device is docked to any type of dock (desk, car, or other).
- Desk Dock - The trigger fires only when the device is docked to a desk dock.
- Car Dock - The trigger fires only when the device is docked to a car dock.
- Undocked - The trigger fires when the device is removed from any dock.
Examples
Example 1: Enable car mode when in car dock
Triggers Device Docked/Undocked [Car Dock]
Actions Bluetooth On Launch Application: Android Auto Set Volume: Media 100%
Example 2: Start charging display when docked at desk
Triggers Device Docked/Undocked [Desk Dock]
Actions Set Brightness: 50% Launch Application: Clock (Daydream)
Example 3: Restore normal settings when undocked
Triggers Device Docked/Undocked [Undocked]
Actions Set Brightness: Auto Set Volume: Media 50%
Notes
- The dock type is determined by the Android system based on the dock hardware.
- Not all docks report their type correctly - some may report as "desk" dock when they are car docks or vice versa.
- This trigger listens for the ACTION_DOCK_EVENT system broadcast.
- Wireless charging stands may not trigger dock events unless they are specifically designed to report as docks.
See Also