What is ANT+ Plugins Service?
ANT+ Plugins Service is a service that provides wireless transmission of information from sports or medical equipment to a smartphone. Simply put, this is a protocol that resembles the more common Bluetooth, but with noticeably lower power consumption.
A set of plug-ins required for the operation of the ANT + service is pre-installed in mobile devices that have an appropriate chip in their design. In other words, it is a built-in service. But some models of gadgets do not have the software necessary for the operation of the service from the “box”, so the package needs to be downloaded additionally.
Features:
- organizing the transfer of information from external sensors and devices to a mobile device;
- standard service from the manufacturer, characterized by economical power consumption;
- a set of software modules for the correct operation of the wireless protocol;
- for athletes and people who lead an active lifestyle.
The service cannot be called a vital function, but for athletes and people who monitor health indicators, it can be very useful. ANT+ Plugins Service is primarily used to connect a mobile device with technology-supported gadgets and sensors – pedometers, personal heart rate monitors, physical activity monitors, fitness equipment, exercise bikes.
