Turning off your work phone during holidays and weekends is not a bad idea. But when turning it back on, we sometimes forget to open certain apps. You can fix this using your phone's built-in automations.
For example, you can set your phone to automatically open the emergency button app at a specific time each day (such as 09:00). The app will then log you in automatically and connect to the emergency button (as long as it is nearby). Very convenient - one less thing to think about.
How does it work?
Follow these steps to set up your Android phone to automatically open the Emergency Button app every weekday morning. A great way to remind yourself or make sure everything is working correctly!
Please note: unlike iOS, Android does not have a built-in automation app. However, you can easily set this up using a free app such as Automate or MacroDroid. In this example we use MacroDroid (available in the Google Play Store).
What you need:
An Android phone running Android 8.0 or later
The Emergency Button app must be installed
The free MacroDroid app (available in the Play Store)
Steps:
Install MacroDroid
Go to the Google Play Store and search for MacroDroid - Device Automation. Install the app.Open MacroDroid and tap Add Macro
Under Add Trigger, select:
🔹 Date/Time > Time of Day
- Set a time, for example 08:00
- Select Repeat on weekdays (Mon–Fri)Tap Add Action and select:
🔹 Application > Launch App — Select the Emergency Button app from the listNo conditions need to be added (unless you want to customize). Tap Save
Give your automation a name, for example "Montr morning start", and tap OK
All set!
From now on, your Android phone will automatically open the Emergency Button app every weekday morning. Nothing more to do!
Tip: Check your device settings to make sure MacroDroid has permission to open apps and run in the background — for example, disable battery optimisation for MacroDroid to prevent it from being interrupted.