SSID specific app run

[CodaMan]

Need some help please. I want to automatically start my VPN app when I connect to a wireless SSID other than my home network. Can anyone provide assistance?

Thanks in advance

 

[mikedt]

This isn't something that a VPN app and phone could be configured to do, I don't think. But might be possible to create a Tasker macro to automate it.

I use a VPN myself, but will use it on my home network as well when I need to.

 

[CodaMan]

... But might be possible to create a Tasker macro to automate it...

That's why I asked in the Tasker forum

 

[mikedt]

Don't know how many Tasker experts are here. I've never had a need to use it myself, and have only read about it.

They do have their own forum and Google Group. Which might be a better place put your requirements. More Tasker experts probably.
http://tasker.dinglisch.net/forum

 

[CodaMan]

Thanks for the info Mikedt

 

[Thom]

Sorry for the delay ... I was recovering from a major melt down of my desktop.

There are two major areas for creating user control in Android ... Tasker and MacroDroid.

Tasker is appreciated by people who what to become involved in the process and hated by people who don't.

MacroDroid is appreciated by people who just want one issue addressed and hated by others who find it limiting.

Do you want to get involved or just solve this one?

Example ... I have two Tasker profiles ... one disables WiFi connections in my device if I am out of range of my WiFi network and the other enables WiFi if I am within range. The connections are set to automatic in my device. They could easily launch or kill an app.

(The purpose of mine is to use WiFi when in my office and use Mobile when in a customer's office.)

The way to learn Tasker is to start out simple and nibble away at it. Trying it is the only way you are going to find out if it is "for you: or not.

(mikedt you don't know what you're missing.)

... Thom