The enviro_sensors package is a Flutter plugin designed to access environmental sensors on supported devices. It enables apps to retrieve data such as temperature, humidity, and air quality from hardware sensors. Currently, the plugin only supports Android, with iOS support pending. Developers can integrate real-time environmental data into their applications for health, wellness, or smart home use cases. The package is lightweight and easy to implement, leveraging native sensor APIs through platform channels. Documentation and source code are available on GitHub for transparency and contribution.
Use cases
- Real-time environmental monitoring
- Smart home integration
- Health and wellness apps
- Weather-aware applications
- Indoor air quality tracking
Key features
- Access to temperature and humidity sensors
- Supports Android only
- Lightweight and efficient
- Platform channel implementation
- Open-source with GitHub repository
Suitable for
- Android-only environmental apps
- IoT device integrations
- Wearable health applications
- Environmental data visualization
- Developers seeking simple sensor access
Considerations
- No iOS support available
- Limited to Android platforms
- Depends on device hardware availability
- Requires proper permissions in AndroidManifest.xml
- May not work on all Android devices without sensors