Trigger: Macro enabled

The Macro Enabled trigger fires whenever the macro containing this trigger is enabled. This can happen when the macro is manually switched on, when its category is turned on, or when the macro is enabled via another macro.

Options

This trigger has no configurable options. It automatically fires when the containing macro is enabled.

Examples

Example 1: Initialize Variables on Enable

Triggers

Macro Enabled

Actions

Set Variable - counter = 0
Set Variable - last_run = [date_time]
Popup Message - Macro initialized

Initializes variables and shows a confirmation when the macro is enabled.

Example 2: Start Background Service on Enable

Triggers

Macro Enabled

Actions

Enable Macro - Background Monitor
Set Variable - service_running = true

Enables a related macro and sets a status variable when the main macro is enabled.

Notes

• The trigger fires when the macro transitions from disabled to enabled state.
• It fires for any method of enabling the macro:
  • Manual toggle by the user
  • Category being enabled
  • Enable Macro action from another macro

Use Cases

• Initializing variables when a macro starts
• Displaying setup/welcome messages
• Starting related services or macros
• Logging macro activation times
• Performing one-time setup tasks

See Also

• Macro Finished Trigger
• MacroDroid Initialised Trigger
• Enable/Disable Macro Action