[Feature Request] Configurable Step Count and Reminder

[bakinazik]

1. We should be able to configure how many steps each movement corresponds to, as the sensor on each device may produce different results.
2. The daily step goal should be configurable, with support for notifications when the target is approaching.

These two features will significantly enhance the app’s usability and value.

[nvllz]

Heya, could you explain the first idea? The step counter sensor is supposed to detect steps by itself, there's no other logic behind it as everything happens in the background (the sensor is working by itself all the time) and Stepsy just listens to it and adds the number of detected steps in a short period of time to the current step value. I have no idea how to configure it, and I don't think people would even know what to do with it. For me it works fine and I've been using this app (formerly Motionmate) for over a year and get very similar values for the same walking routes.

I'll think about daily goals, but would love some more input on how you see it. A slider in the settings? How would notifications work? We need to keep it simple and optional.

I have some other ideas, especially the interface redesign. But as I said in another thread, it may take me some time or even never come to Stepsy.

Thanks

[captain-baha]

+1 for the daily step goal. The way I imagine it is a toggle option in settings. Once toggled a window appears to enter number of steps, say 10,000. When user achieves the goal within the day, the app sends a seperate notification "Congrats, you made your goal [number] steps today!". This would be seperate from the sticky notification tracking overall step count.

BTW thank you @nvllz for this app. So much better than the bloated ad-infested options on Google Play Store.

[nvllz]

@captain-baha I removed your message as it contained some personal data. Next time please reply on Github or remove the quoted block from your email reply.

It would be great if it could chime and vibrate my phone when the goal is reached. Like when I am on walking pad.

Yes, you can set this in your phone's settings. Daily goal notifications will use a different category.

The personal records and milestones achievements look nice. I am guessing those are potential upcoming features.

Yes, I'll ship it with the daily goals feature and a few minor tweaks soon.