How it works
- Name the device (part of the name or its id works) or leave it empty for any device.
- Choose USB, Bluetooth, or both in the advanced options.
- A brief drop that reconnects within about a second doesn't fire.
- The routine gets the name, id and kind of the device that left.
Routines that use it
Headphones off, music paused
When your Bluetooth headphones disconnect, Media control pauses playback so it doesn't blast from the speakers.
Undock and lock
When the dock disconnects, Lock the PC so a laptop you carry away is locked.
Controller gone
When your controller disconnects, Show banner reminds you to charge it.
Settings
| Setting | What it does |
|---|---|
| Device | The device: its name as Windows shows it (part of it is enough), or its device id. Empty: any device. |
| Kindadvanced | Only USB devices, only Bluetooth devices, or both. |
Good to know
- Hubs and built-in devices aren't watched.
Questions
- How do I pause music when my Bluetooth headphones disconnect?
- Create a routine with Device disconnected, type the headphones' name, and add Media control set to pause.
- Will a short Bluetooth drop set it off?
- A link that drops and comes back within about a second doesn't fire.