Place skype video call using tasker

Question

I'm trying to set up tasker so that it will automatically place a video call with a specific contact when triggered.

So far the most promising thread I've encountered was this one: skype call using username in android Which isn't about tasker intents, it turns out.

Would it be possible to accomplish this using tasker And if so, how?

Many thanks

Answer 1

oh, but it is about intents :)

only those, that are used when writing code.

the ones you need are like:

• Start a skype audio call
  • Action: android.intent.action.VIEW
  • Data URI: skype:CONTACT?call
• Start a skype video call
  • Action: android.intent.action.VIEW
  • Data URI: skype:CONTACT?call&video=true
• Start a skype chat
  • Action: android.intent.action.VIEW
  • Data URI: skype:CONTACT?chat

Answer 2

To realise Tomaskis proposal:

1. Open Tasker

2. Tap on register Task

3. Create new Task

4. First command:

Open Skype app with 'App' - 'Launch App'. Always open with new copy

5. Second command:

Open 'System' - 'Send intent'

6. Add data, as mentioned above. Data URI is data. Replace CONTACT with original Skype user name

Important:

Use original Skype Username. To find: open Skype, goto chat, open chat to whom you want to send the message, tap on picture of user/contact (profile will open), then find skype username.. it can also be something like.. live3c..