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@capgo/capacitor-barometer

Access barometric pressure and altitude data from device sensors

The Capacitor Barometer plugin provides access to device barometric pressure sensors, allowing you to read atmospheric pressure and calculate altitude changes.

Key Features

  • Pressure Monitoring - Real-time atmospheric pressure readings
  • Altitude Calculation - Derive relative altitude from pressure changes
  • Event Listeners - Subscribe to pressure change events
  • Cross-Platform - Works on iOS and Android devices with barometer sensors

Installation

Terminal window
npm install @capgo/capacitor-barometer
npx cap sync

Platform Support

  • iOS: Requires device with barometer (iPhone 6 and newer)
  • Android: Requires device with pressure sensor
  • Web: Not supported (no browser API for barometer access)

Use Cases

  • Weather Apps - Display local atmospheric pressure
  • Fitness Tracking - Monitor altitude during outdoor activities
  • Navigation - Enhance GPS with pressure-based altitude
  • Health Apps - Track elevation changes during exercise

API Overview

The plugin provides methods to:

  • Start/stop pressure monitoring
  • Get current pressure readings
  • Calculate altitude changes
  • Listen to pressure events

Next Steps

Get started with the Getting Started guide to integrate barometer functionality into your Capacitor app.

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