After helping hundreds of users optimize their macros, I’ve identified the top 5 tips that make the biggest difference in automation reliability and performance.

1. Use Smart Delays

The Problem: Fixed time delays can be too short (causing failures) or too long (wasting time).

The Solution: Use conditional waits instead of fixed delays.

Instead of waiting 3 seconds for a button to appear, configure your macro to:

Check every 0.5 seconds if the button is visible
Continue immediately when found
Timeout after 10 seconds if not found

This makes your macros both faster and more reliable.

2. Implement Error Handling

Macros don’t always run in perfect conditions. Network issues, app updates, or device performance can cause unexpected behavior.

Add Checkpoints

Every 10-20 actions, add a checkpoint that verifies you’re still on track:

Check for expected UI elements
Verify you’re on the correct screen
Confirm critical values are correct

Have a Recovery Plan

When something goes wrong:

Take a screenshot for debugging
Log the error with context
Attempt recovery (restart app, return to home)
Notify you of the failure

3. Make Macros Maintainable

Future you will thank present you for writing clear, organized macros.

Use Descriptive Names

❌ Bad: “macro_1”, “test”, “new_macro_final_v2” ✅ Good: “daily_login_bonus”, “farm_resources_dungeon_3”

Add Comments

Document what each section does and why:

// Wait for main menu to load
// Check if daily reward is available
// Claim reward and return to menu

Break Complex Macros into Smaller Ones

Instead of one giant 500-step macro, create smaller reusable components:

Login sequence
Claim daily rewards
Run dungeon
Sell items

Then chain them together as needed.

4. Optimize for Speed

Small optimizations add up when macros run hundreds of times.

Reduce Unnecessary Actions

Skip animations when possible
Use keyboard shortcuts instead of navigating menus
Batch similar actions together

Adjust Playback Speed

For well-tested macros, increase playback speed:

1.5x for moderately reliable actions
2x for simple tap sequences
1x for complex interactions or unreliable apps

Parallel Execution

When managing multiple emulators:

Run the same macro on multiple instances
Stagger start times to balance load
Monitor all instances from a single dashboard

5. Test Under Real Conditions

A macro that works perfectly once might fail under real-world conditions.

Test Scenarios

Cold start: Run when device just booted
High load: Run with other apps active
Poor network: Simulate slow/unstable connection
Extended runs: Leave it running for hours

Monitor Performance

Track these metrics:

Success rate (% of runs that complete without errors)
Average execution time
Failure points (where errors commonly occur)
Resource usage (CPU, memory, battery)

Iterate and Improve

Use the data to:

Identify weak points in your macro
Add retry logic where failures occur
Optimize slow sections
Remove unnecessary steps

Bonus Tip: Join the Community

Don’t automate in isolation! Our Discord community has:

Template macros to learn from
Troubleshooting help when you’re stuck
Best practice discussions
Advanced techniques shared by experts

Join our Discord and level up your automation game!

Conclusion

Building reliable macros is part art, part science. These five tips will help you create automations that are:

Fast - Optimized for efficiency
Reliable - Handle errors gracefully
Maintainable - Easy to update and debug
Scalable - Work across multiple devices

What tips would you add to this list? Share your favorite macro optimization tricks in the comments or on Discord!

Want more advanced tips? Check out our upcoming tutorial on image recognition and conditional logic.

5 Tips for Building Better Macros