Is it possible to make an Apple Watch app that runs in the background and triggers a notification based on gyroscope and accelerometer data?

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Created Jun ’22

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I’m new to iOS development so if anything is wrong with my question or post, please excuse me because I’m writing this in good faith, earnestly. I’m trying to learn to be an iOS developer to make an Apple Watch app to help my elderly dad with his blood pressure so as to prevent harmful falls.

I want to make an app so that every time he stands (he has low blood pressure), his Watch vibrates. The Watch might be in any sort of state, he’s an old guy so who knows how he uses the Watch, but it will be on and he will be wearing it.

I know it would be possible to write an app that vibrates when certain gyroscope / accelerometer conditions are met when the app is active / on the screen. However I need this vibration to happen every time he stands, regardless of what’s happening on his watch.

Is this possible? Thank you in advance. Appreciate any responses.

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cvc937 OP

Jun ’22

Actually, I know it must be possible. The existence of something like the fall detector itself basically proves it must be. The only question is, is that something you can develop or is that a functionality Apple keeps locked up.

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