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    SENSORS

                     A sensor lets an app interact with the environment by detecting motion, location, sound and

                     more. They are found in the Sensors category of the Palette.

                     TYPES OF SENSORS

                     There are many different types of sensors as discussed below:

                         Accelerometer Sensor: It detects phone movement, shakes or tilts. It is used in games for tilt
                        control, fitness apps for tracking and security apps for drop or theft detection.

                         Barcode  Scanner: It reads  codes  on  objects  and  is  used  in  apps  for shopping,  library
                        check-ins and more.
                         Clock Sensor: It tracks time for timers, alarms and real-time updates, used in apps like alarms,
                        reminders and fitness.

                         Gyroscope Sensor: It measures device rotation and tilt, used in VR apps and motion-based
                        games.

                         Hygrometer Sensor: It measures air humidity and is used in weather and agriculture apps to
                        monitor conditions.

                         Light Sensor: It detects light and is used to adjust screen brightness or enable night mode.

                         Location Sensor: It uses GPS to find the device’s position.
                         Magnetic Field Sensor: It detects magnetic fields around the device.

                         Near Field Communication  (NFC)  Sensor: It enables  devices  to  share data  when  close
                        together.

                         Orientation  Sensor: It detects  device  angle and  direction,  used  in auto-rotate  screens,
                        AR apps and camera stabilisation.
                         Pedometer Sensor: It counts the steps you take while walking or running.

                         Proximity Sensor: It detects if an object is near the device without touching it.

                         Thermometer Sensor: It measures the temperature around the device.

                      RAPID RECALL                             Tick ( ) if you know this.

                         1.  The Location Sensor uses GPS to find the device’s position.

                         2.  The Thermometer Sensor measures the temperature around the device.

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