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motion_sensors

Flutter plugin for accessing the Android and iOS accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer, and orientation sensors.

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Install package

flutter pub add motion_sensors

Package Overview

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The motion_sensors package is a Flutter plugin that provides access to device motion sensors on Android and iOS, including accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer, and orientation data. It enables real-time sensor readings for applications requiring device movement or position tracking. The plugin is lightweight and integrates seamlessly with Flutter's event-driven architecture, allowing developers to build interactive experiences such as gesture recognition, augmented reality features, or fitness tracking. It supports both platforms and is maintained by final.dev.

Use cases

  • Gesture detection in mobile apps
  • Augmented reality applications
  • Fitness and activity tracking
  • Device orientation monitoring
  • Interactive game controls

Key features

  • Real-time sensor data streaming
  • Support for accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer, and orientation
  • Cross-platform compatibility (Android & iOS)
  • Simple API for subscribing to sensor events
  • Low-level access to raw sensor values

Suitable for

  • Developers building motion-aware apps
  • Apps requiring real-time device movement tracking
  • AR/VR and gaming applications
  • Fitness and health tracking tools

Considerations

  • Requires appropriate permissions on Android and iOS
  • Battery usage may increase with continuous sensor polling
  • Data accuracy depends on device hardware
  • Not suitable for high-precision industrial applications
  • May require calibration on certain devices

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motion_sensors

pub package

Flutter plugin for accessing the Android and iOS accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer and orientation sensors.

Getting Started

To use this plugin, add motion_sensors as a dependency in your pubspec.yaml file.

dependencies:
  motion_sensors: ^0.1.0

Import to your project.

import 'package:motion_sensors/motion_sensors.dart';

motionSensors.magnetometer.listen((MagnetometerEvent event) {
    print(event);
});

Screenshot

Categories

Sensors

Dependencies

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Source repository

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