Microsoft Band SDK available

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Today, I would like to remember you that the Microsoft Band SDK is now available for developers ! You can also find the associated Xamarin component for iOS & Android platforms. Here are the links:

Xamarin Microsoft Band component for iOS & Android
Microsoft Band SDK download page

With this SDK you can access the following band sensors:

Accelerometer:
Provides X, Y, and Z acceleration in meters per second squared (m/s2) units.

Gyroscope
Provides X, Y, and Z angular velocity in degrees per second (°/sec) units.

Distance :
Provides the total distance in centimeters, current speed in centimeters per second (cm/s), current pace in milliseconds per meter (ms/m), and the current pedometer mode (such as walking or running).

Heart Rate 
Provides the number of beats per minute, also indicates if the heart rate sensor is fully locked onto the wearer’s heart rate.

Pedometer 
Provides the total number of steps the wearer has taken.

Skin Temperature
Provides the current skin temperature of the wearer in degrees Celius.

UV
Provides the current ultra violet radition exposure intensity.

Device Contact 
Provides a way to let the developer know if someone is currently wearing the device.

Be creative, and if you develop an application with this SDK, don't hesitate to give your feedback and to share it with us...

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