diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 29bd51489..0d7849593 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -95,7 +95,7 @@ OpenTracks can be used with [Gadgetbridge](https://www.gadgetbridge.org/):
 __Only required permission:__
 * _ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION_: required to use the GPS.
 
-### API
+### Public API
 
 OpenTracks includes an API for starting/stopping recording by another installed application (e.g., [Automate](https://llamalab.com/automate/), [Tasker](https://tasker.joaoapps.com), or [Easer](https://github.com/renyuneyun/Easer)).
 The API can be invoked by sending an explicit Intent to start an activity.
@@ -107,20 +107,37 @@ The API can be invoked by sending an explicit Intent to start an activity.
 * Nightly: `de.dennisguse.opentracks.nightly`
 
 `Class`:
+
 * **Start a recording:**  `de.dennisguse.opentracks.publicapi.StartRecording`
 * **Stop a recording:**  `de.dennisguse.opentracks.publicapi.StopRecording`
 
 For testing via adb: `adb shell am start -n "package/class"`
 
-The Start/Stop API is disabled by default to protect the user's privacy, but it can easily be enabled in the settings.
+`StartRecording` supports the following parameters:
 
-## Custom Dashboards (incl. map)
-As of v3.3.1, OpenTracks supports custom dashboards for displaying previously recorded and live tracks.
+* Set track data: `TRACK_NAME`, `TRACK_CATEGORY`, and `TRACK_DESCRIPTION`
+* Send recorded data to another application via _Dashboard API_: `STATS_TARGET_PACKAGE`
+  and `STATS_TARGET_CLASS`
 
-The reference implementation is [OSMDashboard](https://github.com/OpenTracksApp/OSMDashboard), which presents an OpenStreetMap map (showing the current track, incl. updates). The Dashboard API is also used by [Gadgetbridge](https://codeberg.org/Freeyourgadget/Gadgetbridge/) for displaying live track statistics on supported wearables.
+The Public API is disabled by default to protect the user's privacy, but it can easily be enabled in
+the settings.
 
-Alternatively, recorded tracks can be shared as KMZ/GPX with installed applications (e.g., [OsmAnd](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.osmand)).
-However, this is rather slow and does not provide updates while recording.
+__IMPORTANT__: triggering `StartRecording` does not check if Android permissions (location or
+Bluetooth) were granted. If they are not granted`
+
+## Dashboard API (incl. map)
+
+As of v3.3.1, OpenTracks supports custom dashboards for displaying previously recorded and live
+tracks.
+
+The reference implementation is [OSMDashboard](https://github.com/OpenTracksApp/OSMDashboard), which
+presents an OpenStreetMap map (showing the current track, incl. updates). The Dashboard API is also
+used by [Gadgetbridge](https://codeberg.org/Freeyourgadget/Gadgetbridge/) for displaying live track
+statistics on supported wearables.
+
+Alternatively, recorded tracks can be shared as KMZ/GPX with installed applications (
+e.g., [OsmAnd](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.osmand)). However, this is rather
+slow and does not provide updates while recording.
 
 The developer documentation is in [README_API.md](README_API.md).
 
diff --git a/src/main/java/de/dennisguse/opentracks/publicapi/StartRecording.java b/src/main/java/de/dennisguse/opentracks/publicapi/StartRecording.java
index 9a7c7471b..c904e1c5b 100644
--- a/src/main/java/de/dennisguse/opentracks/publicapi/StartRecording.java
+++ b/src/main/java/de/dennisguse/opentracks/publicapi/StartRecording.java
@@ -2,26 +2,57 @@ package de.dennisguse.opentracks.publicapi;
 
 import android.os.Bundle;
 
+import androidx.annotation.NonNull;
+
+import de.dennisguse.opentracks.data.ContentProviderUtils;
 import de.dennisguse.opentracks.data.models.Track;
 import de.dennisguse.opentracks.services.TrackRecordingService;
 import de.dennisguse.opentracks.settings.PreferencesUtils;
 import de.dennisguse.opentracks.util.IntentDashboardUtils;
+import de.dennisguse.opentracks.util.TrackUtils;
 
 public class StartRecording extends AbstractAPIActivity {
+
+    public static final String EXTRA_TRACK_NAME = "TRACK_NAME";
+    public static final String EXTRA_TRACK_CATEGORY = "TRACK_CATEGORY";
+    public static final String EXTRA_TRACK_DESCRIPTION = "TRACK_DESCRIPTION";
+
+    public static final String EXTRA_STATS_TARGET_PACKAGE = "STATS_TARGET_PACKAGE";
+    public static final String EXTRA_STATS_TARGET_CLASS = "STATS_TARGET_CLASS";
+
     private static final String TAG = StartRecording.class.getSimpleName();
 
     protected void execute(TrackRecordingService service) {
         Track.Id trackId = service.startNewTrack();
-        if ((trackId != null) && (PreferencesUtils.isPublicAPIDashboardEnabled())) {
+        if (trackId != null) {
             Bundle bundle = getIntent().getExtras();
             if (bundle != null) {
-                String targetPackage = bundle.getString("STATS_TARGET_PACKAGE", null);
-                String targetClass = bundle.getString("STATS_TARGET_CLASS", null);
-                IntentDashboardUtils.startDashboard(this, true, targetPackage, targetClass, trackId);
+                updateTrackMetadata(trackId, bundle);
+
+                if (PreferencesUtils.isPublicAPIDashboardEnabled()) {
+                    startDashboardAPI(trackId, bundle);
+                }
             }
         }
     }
 
+    private void updateTrackMetadata(@NonNull Track.Id trackId, @NonNull Bundle bundle) {
+        ContentProviderUtils contentProviderUtils = new ContentProviderUtils(this);
+        Track track = contentProviderUtils.getTrack(trackId);
+
+        TrackUtils.updateTrack(this, track, bundle.getString(EXTRA_TRACK_NAME, null),
+                bundle.getString(EXTRA_TRACK_CATEGORY, null), bundle.getString(EXTRA_TRACK_DESCRIPTION, null),
+                contentProviderUtils);
+    }
+
+    private void startDashboardAPI(@NonNull Track.Id trackId, @NonNull Bundle bundle) {
+        String targetPackage = bundle.getString(EXTRA_STATS_TARGET_PACKAGE, null);
+        String targetClass = bundle.getString(EXTRA_STATS_TARGET_CLASS, null);
+        if (targetClass != null && targetPackage != null) {
+            IntentDashboardUtils.startDashboard(this, true, targetPackage, targetClass, trackId);
+        }
+    }
+
     @Override
     protected boolean isPostExecuteStopService() {
         return false;
diff --git a/src/main/java/de/dennisguse/opentracks/util/IntentDashboardUtils.java b/src/main/java/de/dennisguse/opentracks/util/IntentDashboardUtils.java
index 7905f8ac0..f5dfdbc9b 100644
--- a/src/main/java/de/dennisguse/opentracks/util/IntentDashboardUtils.java
+++ b/src/main/java/de/dennisguse/opentracks/util/IntentDashboardUtils.java
@@ -9,6 +9,7 @@ import android.util.Log;
 import android.util.Pair;
 import android.widget.Toast;
 
+import androidx.annotation.Nullable;
 import androidx.appcompat.app.AlertDialog;
 
 import java.util.ArrayList;
@@ -138,7 +139,7 @@ public class IntentDashboardUtils {
      * @param targetClass the target class
      * @param trackIds the track ids
      */
-    public static void startDashboard(Context context, boolean isRecording, String targetPackage, String targetClass, Track.Id... trackIds) {
+    public static void startDashboard(Context context, boolean isRecording, @Nullable String targetPackage, @Nullable String targetClass, Track.Id... trackIds) {
         if (trackIds.length == 0) {
             return;
         }
@@ -168,7 +169,7 @@ public class IntentDashboardUtils {
         clipData.addItem(new ClipData.Item(uris.get(MARKERS_URI_INDEX)));
         intent.setClipData(clipData);
 
-        if ((targetPackage != null) && (targetClass != null)) {
+        if (targetPackage != null && targetClass != null) {
             Log.i(TAG, "Starting dashboard activity with explicit intent (package=" + targetPackage + ", class=" + targetClass + ")");
             intent.setClassName(targetPackage, targetClass);
         } else {