auto text when you arrive

[bpiach]

Hi All.... I'm looking for an app that will automatically send a text to a predetermined number once you have reached a destination. My kids never remember to text me when they have arrived somewhere. It would be great if you could just put a specific destination in and when you get there it would send the text automatically. Kids...sheesh!!

Thanks...

 

[lyam]

Tasker would be my choice. It costs, but with it you get a total phone automation solution.

Hi All.... I'm looking for an app that will automatically send a text to a predetermined number once you have reached a destination. My kids never remember to text me when they have arrived somewhere. It would be great if you could just put a specific destination in and when you get there it would send the text automatically. Kids...sheesh!!

Thanks...

 

[bpiach]

Tasker would be my choice. It costs, but with it you get a total phone automation solution.

Hi All.... I'm looking for an app that will automatically send a text to a predetermined number once you have reached a destination. My kids never remember to text me when they have arrived somewhere. It would be great if you could just put a specific destination in and when you get there it would send the text automatically. Kids...sheesh!!

Thanks...

Thanks Lyam... I'll give it a try... Looks like tasker can do a tremendous amount of things.. I just hope it's not soooo complicated that a non programing type like myself can't figure it out!

 

[takeshi]

Location based profiles are a bit tricky. What people commonly come up with is using GPS to determine location but frequently using the GPS receiver will kill the battery. I'd suggest looking for an appliance-type app unless you can find someone to help you with Tasker. It does have a bit of a learning curve.

 

[Gritwater]

or you can just enforce the rules that they text when they arrive or they lose a droid and end up with a trackphone from walmart until they learn how to follow rules that are set up for good reason.

let them go one month with a track phone instead of a Droid, and I bet they'll never forget to text you when they arrive somewhere again.

Nanny apps /= good parenting


but tasker does seem to be your 2nd best option if setting and then enforcing standards isn't up your alley

 

[AngryHatter]

Tasker would do it in spades but as mentioned I think the learning curve is a bit much for your need.