Tasker - Tick Event (trigger every X milliseconds)

Introduction

This tutorial will guide you through setting up the Tick Event in Tasker, allowing you to trigger actions every specified number of milliseconds. This feature can be particularly useful for automating tasks that require frequent updates or checks, enhancing the functionality of your Tasker profiles.

Step 1: Install Tasker and Set Up Your Environment

• Ensure you have the latest version of Tasker installed on your Android device.
• If you’re interested in testing the beta features, you can download the beta version from the provided Reddit link.
• Familiarize yourself with the basic navigation of Tasker, including creating tasks and profiles.

Step 2: Create a New Profile

• Open Tasker and navigate to the “Profiles” tab.
• Tap the "+" button to add a new profile.
• Choose the "Event" context.

Step 3: Select Tick Event

• In the Event category, scroll down and select "Variable."
• Choose "Variable Set."
• Name your variable. For example, you can use %tick.
• Set the value of the variable to a number that represents the interval in milliseconds.

Step 4: Configure the Tick Interval

• After selecting the Tick Event, you need to specify the interval:
  • Tap on the "From" field and input the starting time (e.g., 0).
  • In the "To" field, set the maximum time you want the event to trigger.
  • Enter the interval in milliseconds that you desire (e.g., 1000 for one second).

Step 5: Create a Task for the Event

• After setting up the Tick Event, you’ll need to create a corresponding task:
  • When prompted, tap on "New Task."
  • Name your task appropriately (e.g., “Tick Task”).
• Add actions to the task that you want to perform each time the tick event triggers.

Step 6: Add Actions to Your Task

• Tap the "+" button to add actions to your task.
• Select the actions you want to perform, such as sending notifications, adjusting device settings, or running a script.
• For example, to create a simple notification, choose "Alert" and then "Notify."

Step 7: Test Your Setup

• Once your profile and task are created, enable the profile.
• Monitor the performance to ensure the actions trigger at the specified intervals.
• Adjust the interval or actions as needed based on your testing.

Conclusion

You have successfully set up a Tick Event in Tasker to trigger actions at specified intervals. This powerful feature opens up numerous possibilities for automation on your device. Explore different actions and combinations to maximize the efficiency of your Tasker profiles. For further experimentation, consider integrating other Tasker features or creating more complex automation tasks based on your needs.