Overview
Connecteo is a Flutter plugin that extends connectivity_plus by providing enhanced network connectivity status monitoring. It offers additional checks for data connection reliability, helping developers detect not just whether a device is online, but also the quality and type of connection. Designed for robust network awareness, it supports real-time updates and integrates seamlessly into apps requiring reliable connectivity detection. The package simplifies handling network state changes with intuitive APIs and is ideal for applications dependent on consistent internet access.
Use cases
- Real-time app connectivity monitoring
- Offline mode detection
- Data usage optimization
- Network quality assessment
- App behavior adaptation based on connection
- Background sync management
Key features
- Enhanced connectivity checks beyond basic online/offline
- Support for mobile and Wi-Fi data connection types
- Real-time connectivity state updates
- Simple integration with existing connectivity_plus workflows
- Lightweight and minimal dependencies
- Cross-platform compatibility
Suitable for
- Apps requiring reliable network status
- Developers using connectivity_plus already
- Applications with offline capabilities
- Real-time communication or sync features
- Mobile apps sensitive to data usage
- Network-aware UI/UX design
Considerations
- Requires internet permission in Android and iOS
- Limited to connectivity status—no data transfer monitoring
- No built-in retry logic for failed connections
- Depends on underlying connectivity_plus implementation
- May require additional handling for edge cases like weak signals