Harsh Pal

Aug 26, 2025

Broadcast Receiver in Android (Kotlin)

Android Broadcast Receivers

Broadcast Receiver in Android (Kotlin)

What it is?

A BroadcastReceiver is an Android component that allows your app to listen for and respond to system-wide broadcast messages or app-specific broadcasts. It acts as a messaging system that enables reactive applications without constantly running in the background, thus conserving resources.


Purpose of BroadcastReceiver

BroadcastReceivers handle events that may not be directly tied to the lifecycle of an activity or service. They provide an efficient mechanism for:

Types of Broadcasts

Example : https://github.com/hpnightowl/Android-Experiments

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