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Accessing battery level information via 3rd party.

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‎07-30-2014 19:09

‎07-30-2014 19:09

Hi,

I was wondering if it was possible to access the battery information in a 3rd party app?

I have an android phone with a flex and i use an app called automagic which, if i can access fitbit data, will allow me to have a have a notification telling me the flexs battery level.

Any help would be greatly aappreciated.

Thanks Sam.
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‎07-30-2014 19:19

‎07-30-2014 19:19

It is indeed possible, but you'll need to get your hands a bit dirty with the Fitbit API.

 

https://wiki.fitbit.com/display/API/API-Get-Device

Collin | Los Angeles, California

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‎08-01-2014 07:18

‎08-01-2014 07:18

Thanks Collin,

I'm not sure how that will work.
Is that for accessing the website data or the data on the app?

Thanks Sam
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‎08-01-2014 12:19

In response to sambarlick

‎08-01-2014 12:19

The developer APIs are for accessing information on Fitbit's server, which contain data as of the most recent sync.  If you are not a developer, it is not for the faint of heart.

 

Recently, Fitbit also opened up a channel on IFTTT (If This Than That) but I don't think one of the triggers is the battery level.  Otherwise this would be a very easy way to do your own logic when the battery is low.

 

Other options to consider:

 1) In your settings (website gear icon) visit Notifications > Low Battery and enable SMS or email

 2) At the bottom of each webpage is a link to an App Gallery, one of which is a low battery notifier

 

See https://www.fitbit.com/apps/lowbattery

 

 

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