Overview
The battery_plus package is a Flutter plugin that provides access to real-time battery state information across multiple platforms, including Android, iOS, Web, macOS, Windows, and Linux. It allows developers to retrieve details such as battery level, charging status, and whether the device is plugged in. Designed for cross-platform consistency, it simplifies integration into apps requiring battery monitoring features. The plugin is maintained by the Flutter Community and supports both null-safe and modern Dart practices.
Use cases
- Monitoring device battery level in real time
- Detecting when a device is charging or discharging
- Building power-saving features in apps
- Displaying battery status in UI components
- Creating low-battery alerts
Key features
- Cross-platform battery state access
- Real-time battery level updates
- Support for all major desktop and mobile platforms
- Simple, intuitive API
- Maintained by Flutter Community
Suitable for
- Apps needing battery health monitoring
- Utility and system tools
- Battery optimization features
- Cross-platform applications
- Developers seeking reliable device state data
Considerations
- Requires appropriate platform permissions on some OSes
- Web support may have limited accuracy
- Battery state updates depend on device hardware
- Not suitable for high-precision battery analytics
- Limited to basic battery state information