Sensors

expo-sensors provides various APIs for accessing device sensors to measure motion, orientation, pressure, magnetic fields, and step count.

Platform Compatibility

Android Device	Android Emulator	iOS Device	iOS Simulator	Web

Installation

Terminal

→ expo install expo-sensors

If you're installing this in a bare React Native app, you should also follow these additional installation instructions.

API

import * as Sensors from 'expo-sensors';
// OR
import {
  Accelerometer,
  Barometer,
  Gyroscope,
  Magnetometer,
  MagnetometerUncalibrated,
  Pedometer,
} from 'expo-sensors';

For more information, please see the documentation for the sensor you are interested in:

Accelerometer
Barometer
Gyroscope
Magnetometer
Pedometer