The Accelerometer is a special sensor in your phone or another device that allows you to determine its position in space. This indicator is necessary for the auto-rotate screen option and many games where you need to tilt your smartphone to control it. The accelerometer is based on calculating acceleration, even the smallest values.
If the device deviates by even 1 mm, the high-precision sensor detects this. Such precision is necessary to operate many modern applications, such as pedometers and compasses. Also, many users use phones in construction to determine the angle of inclination of a wall or surface. Using the Accelerometer Test application, you can check whether your phone has an accelerometer.
Alternative names: G-sensor, Position sensor.
