current altitude function

[Gian01]

Hello, I would like to know if there is a function to find the current altitude of the device (preferably for versa 2) and if there is, which one. 

Have a nice day!

[Gondwana · Accepted solution]

GPS can return altitude. Versa 2 doesn't have an on-device GPS, but it can link with that in your phone.

Your other option is barometer. This won't automatically give you altitude; you'd need to overlay some maths and take the local pressure into account.

[Gian01]

In fitbit library there is an example called altimeter I could use that, right? 

[JonFitbit]

I wrote a very crude altitude calculation using the barometer. I'm not sure how accurate it is, but you could give it a go. https://github.com/orviwan/alpine-snow/blob/master/app/subviews/altitude.js#L71

[Gian01]

Yes, becouse the pressure changes in function of the weather, trying with a true altimetrer the gap is not much. 

In the description I informed the costumers of this.