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Barometer

Air pressure readings and related altitude estimates (device dependent).

Overview tab with a segmented pressure gauge

Overview

The barometer measures air pressure and can estimate relative altitude changes.

Table of Contents

Tabs

  • Overview: segmented gauge.
  • Graph: pressure and altitude history.
  • Details: large numeric readouts and high-precision values.

Overview Tab

The Overview tab displays a segmented gauge that fills based on current pressure.

Graph Tab

Graph tab with pressure and altitude history

The Graph tab shows two charts:

  • Pressure history (kPa)
  • Altitude history (meters)

Details Tab

Details tab with measurement cards and high-precision readouts

The Details tab includes:

  • Pressure measurement card (kPa)
  • Altitude measurement card (meters)
  • High-precision values (many decimal places) for copy/paste and diagnostics

Permissions

On iOS, barometer readings may require Motion & Fitness permission. If permission is denied, Lirum shows a permissions prompt with a shortcut to iOS Settings.

What You Can See

  • Air pressure (commonly in hPa / mbar)
  • Relative altitude changes (if available)
  • Update frequency / history graph (if available)

Notes

  • Not all devices include a barometer.
  • Pressure can change with weather and indoor HVAC, not just altitude.

Notes And Limitations

  • The tool reports relative altitude based on pressure changes and may not match GPS altitude.