Sensors & Physical Actuators API Reference

6-Axis IMU & Barometer, Camera capture, Torch, and Linear Resonant Actuator Haptics

This document covers physical sensors and mechanical actuation on the Pixel 11 Pro. Each entry documents its Inputs (arguments, with defaults and units), its Outputs (every returned field, with type and meaning) and its Functions (what each callable takes and returns).

Reference

Hook	What it reads
useAltimeter	Precision barometric altimetry, vertical climb/descent velocity, and weather trends.
useCamera	Lens, zoom, flash and torch, plus taking photos and recording video.
useCameraExtensions	Google computational photography vendor extensions (Night Sight, Ultra HDR, Portrait Bokeh).
useHaptics	Vibration, from simple taps to custom-shaped waveforms.
useHealthConnect	Platform health records, steps, and sensor vitals telemetry.
useMicrophoneArray	Multi-mic acoustic array topology, polar directivity, and beamforming controls.
useSensors	Motion, orientation, air pressure and ambient light, streaming live.
useThermometer	Non-contact infrared temperature measurement on Google Pixel Pro hardware.
useTorch	The rear flashlight, including variable brightness and an SOS strobe.