# Sensor Box for Android Sensors

> Sensor Box for Android detects all available sensors on your Android device.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.nirmallabs.sensorbox](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.nirmallabs.sensorbox)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.nirmallabs.sensorbox`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Nirmal Labs
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 318,563
- **Rating:** 3.46 / 5 (590 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.2.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-06
- **First published:** 2020-07-01
- **Publisher country:** IN
- **Size:** 17 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nirmallabs.sensorbox)
- **Website:** [https://nirmallabs.in](https://nirmallabs.in/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sites.google.com/view/nirmallabs-privacypolicy/home](https://sites.google.com/view/nirmallabs-privacypolicy/home)

## Description

Sensor Box for Android detects and visualizes every available sensor on your device with clear, animated graphics. The app scans hardware support and provides interactive displays for gyroscope, accelerometer, orientation, light, proximity, magnetic field, pressure, temperature and sound. Each sensor view shows live readings and explains common uses—like compass and metal detection, screen auto-rotate, ambient light adjustment, and motion input for games.

Beyond visualization, Sensor Box offers practical tools and diagnostics for daily use and development. Use the live demonstration to see sensors working together, monitor real-time changes, and troubleshoot hardware support. Note: the app reports changes, so static sensors may not show values until they vary. For feedback or support, contact the developer via the in-app email.

## Rankings

- #126,318 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FLASHLIGHT`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.HIGH_SAMPLING_RATE_SENSORS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.NFC`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.nirmallabs.sensorbox.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

User reviews show Sensor Box for Android Sensors as generally useful for testing and reading multiple sensors, with broad device compatibility and positive sentiment. However, the app suffers from heavy advertising that degrades usability, and there are reported problems with data accuracy, inconsistent sensor results, and poor plotting/visualization. Overall, users see value in sensor access but feel the ad-driven experience reduces trust and usefulness.

### Pros

- Tests and provides readings for multiple Android sensors
- Useful across many devices / works on multiple phones
- Perceived as better than the Sensor Test app
- Generally positive user sentiment and appreciation for the app

### Cons

- Excessive ads and ad spam across the app
- Sensor data quality and plotting issues (units, decimal digits, axis definitions, missing plots)
- Some sensors behave unreliably or are not well supported
- Ad-heavy experience undermines usability and perceived value

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.nirmallabs.sensorbox)