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Automatically Starting an App on Boot (Android)

1. Install & Configure MacroDroid

Install MacroDroid from the Play Store (if not already installed).
In Android Settings:
Turn off battery optimization for MacroDroid (set to “Not optimized”).
Allow MacroDroid to auto-start / run in background (if your OEM UI has such toggles).
Grant "Display over other apps" or overlay permission if MacroDroid asks (especially for UI actions).

Tap “+” under Triggers
Go to Device / System → Device Boot (or “Boot Completed”)
(Optional) Add a constraint “Time since boot > 5 s” to give Android time to settle

Tap “+” under Actions
Choose Applications → Launch Application
Select Meeting Room 365 from your installed apps
(Optional) Add a Wait action before launching, e.g. 2–5 seconds, to allow system resources to become ready

You may add constraints to prevent the macro from running in unwanted situations. Some examples:

Tap the checkmark / save
Ensure the macro is toggled on / enabled
Test by rebooting the tablet; verify whether Meeting Room 365 opens automatically

If the macro doesn’t fire, open MacroDroid’s Logs to see if the “Device Boot” trigger was recorded.
Add a small delay (wait of a few seconds) before launching the app if the system is still initializing.
If you have a lock screen, consider disabling it or shifting to a constraint that waits for “device unlocked.”
On some devices, MacroDroid may not respond to boot until after user unlock, which is a known limitation. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
Consider combining triggers (e.g., “Device Boot” or “Screen On”) with logical OR to ensure reliability across device states.

Updated on: 02/10/2025

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