ANT+ Plugins Service

ANT+ Plugins Service Free App

Rated 3.24/5 (98,322) —  Free Android application by ANT+

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About ANT+ Plugins Service

This service is similar to the system components that enable other forms of wireless connectivity on your phone (ie. WiFi, NFC) and will not run or use system resources unless you start an app that requires ANT wireless communication. It is pre-installed by your device manufacturer to allow the built-in ANT wireless hardware already present in your mobile device to operate. If you do not intend to use this feature there will be no impact to your system and no further action is required.

If this service is not pre-installed on your phone you may still be able to enable ANT+ communication, see http://www.thisisant.com/developer/ant/ant-in-android/ for more info.


The ANT+ Plugins enable other apps to communicate with millions of ANT+ wireless enabled devices. These other applications which utilize the plugins will allow you to do things such as collect, transfer, and view your sport, health, and fitness data in real time. New apps, devices, and profiles are continually being developed, with endless opportunity for personal monitoring and other low-power communication applications.


The current version of the plugins supports the following ANT+ profiles:
-Bike Power: Receive power data from ANT+ cycling power meters. Includes seamless support for all power meter types and the new advanced data sent from meters such as the Garmin Vector
-Audio, Video, and Generic Controls profiles: Send and Receive control data with remote controls (IE: use a remote control watch app to control your MP3 player or camera)
-Heart Rate: Receive live heart rate data from heart rate straps produced by many popular manufacturers
-ANTFS Watch downloader utility: Download saved activities from ANTFS enabled watches
-Bike Speed and Cadence: Receive live bike speed, distance, and/or cadence data
-Blood Pressure: Download saved measurement data from blood pressure devices
-Stride-based Speed and Distance Monitor: Receive live speed and distance data from footpods
-Fitness Equipment: Connect to ANT+ enabled fitness equipment to receive live workout data
-Geocache: Search for and receive/send data with remote devices such as the Garmin Chirp
-Weight Scale: Read and download weight data and advanced body measurements such as BMI from ANT+ enabled weight scales
-Environment: Receive temperature data and records from remote temperature sensors such as the Garmin Tempe


Attention Developers! Using the ANT+ plugins in your app to communicate with ANT+ devices is quick, easy, and free and uses a simplified API that doesn't require referencing technical documents or learning new protocols. Visit the ANT Android Developer page http://www.thisisant.com/developer/ant/ant-in-android/ for more info and to download the SDK.


Note: This application is a service that other applications use to communicate with ANT+ devices. It can not be launched directly. List of certified applications: http://www.thisisant.com/directory/filter/~/115/~/


Also note: This service requires the ANT Radio Service to be installed and requires hardware support built into your phone or via an adapter. Please refer to the ANT Radio Service listing for more info and hardware requirements (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dsi.ant.service.socket) or http://www.thisisant.com/consumer/ant-101/ant-in-phones/



ANT+ is an established wireless technology with over 60 million devices in the market. With ANT+ you have the opportunity to link to top devices and applications to collect, transfer and track your very own data. ANT+ is an extremely power efficient solution with advanced functionality, that gives you the most reliable data, simply and easily. Look for the ANT+ logo on your devices to ensure you get the best in sport, fitness and health monitoring.


Please send any questions to android@thisisant.com.

How to Download / Install

Download and install ANT+ Plugins Service version 3.6.0 on your Android device!
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Android package: com.dsi.ant.plugins.antplus, download ANT+ Plugins Service.apk

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App History & Updates

What's Changed
This service may be pre-installed by your device manufacturer to allow the ANT wireless hardware already present in your mobile device to operate. If you do not use this feature it will remain inactive.
v.3.6.0
-Fix issues connecting to combined speed and cadence bike sensors
-Fix some crashes while searching for devices
-Add ability to send manf. specific pages for profiles that support it
[Full changelog on our GitHub SDK README]
Version update ANT+ Plugins Service was updated to version 3.6.0
Version update ANT+ Plugins Service was updated to version 3.5.0
Version update ANT+ Plugins Service was updated to version 3.4.0
More downloads  ANT+ Plugins Service reached 100 000 000 - 500 000 000 downloads

What are users saying about ANT+ Plugins Service

K70%
by K####:

Never thought I would say anything this amazing about plain old drivers but

K70%
by K####:

Because of some morons with moronic ideas,I have to root my phone so I can get rid of useless app. Some of you praise this app,some of you says that this app is needed for this phone to work, but in this app description says that it not uses resources if it is not used... so more morons then others.

S70%
by S####:

No impact to my system if if i don't intend to use it? What about the space it chews up that i no longer even have the choice to use since this installed itself and cannot be removed. Its my phone not yours so fuck off!!!

N70%
by N####:

I feel bad for the people who like the app, because of all the negative reviews. It just annoying to have an app that I personally won't use. Its also super duper lame that it is forced on my phone and I can't delete it.

K70%
by K####:

It is because of the few people liking this and using that the rest of us, the overwhelming majority, have to suffer. BUT!!! no choice but to take it up the arse with these things. no one likes it, yet they still persist with ramming you with this their junk. Cheers you douche bags for ruining everything.

K70%
by K####:

This app is a driver/firmware for sensors in Your devices. Without it Your phone wouldn't work. So stop giving bad rates. It's like You'd hate Android OS for just existing on Your device. If You don't like it. Buy a brick. Simple.

K70%
by K####:

I enjoy this technology, because I like my phone's parts communicating to one another- especially the health sensors, which is what this firmware does. Why not look up what something does before you go and make yourself look like an idiot giving poor ratings for things you don't understand? I've used my phone's S-Health to lose a bunch of weight, so this app is invaluable to me

R70%
by R####:

Just the other day, as my wife and I sat at the table separating Dorito crumbs from actual chips, we started talking about the apps we love. She brought up VZ navigator and how its not a complete waste of time against google maps, and how Dropbox has amazing space for being such a pile of junk. I brought up this service here. I can't wait to get rid of all of my Bluetooth devices that work with everything just so I can spend hundreds of dollars on stuff that only works with Samsung...I had to much money.

K70%
by K####:

It is useless to me. I want to uninstall it, but the choice is not there. I do not have the choice to remove useless, non-essential apps because... why? It's a manufacturers app? I don't think so. This app is junk and I want it off my android, as do many others as well. I'm not alone in wanting to be rid of your garbage app. Just throw it in the trash. We don't want this refuse.

K70%
by K####:

Main reason I would switch to Apple is the lack of the manufacturer having sole control of its content in android. Apple updates are released throughout the world at the same time. Android, we have to wait for the carrier to fill the update with this type of crap. Please give us the option on what apps we want installed on our phones!!!

K70%
by K####:

bloat·ware ˈblōtˌwer/ nounCOMPUTINGinformal Software whose usefulness is reduced because of the excessive disk space and memory it requires. "a nasty piece of cross-platform bloatware that's in serious need of a total overhaul" unwanted software included on a new computer or mobile device by the manufacturer

D70%
by D####:

When will developers stop putting their name to this garbage? It really makes you/your business look bad. I hope the $$$ was worth it. I make it my business to tell people about bloatware like this and, how to remove it from a device that they BOUGHT with THEIR HARD-EARNED MONEY. "Play together. Without limits." Except that you can't remove it. Pretty big limitation! Isn't it?! >:(

V70%
by V####:

I think that you should make out some simple uninstall instructions for those who do not think they need this ANT on their device. Eventually someone will have show them why their device is not working correctly. Ignorance is bliss and from what I've read in the comments below...some people are having fun writing ridiculous stories and sharing their hate. Made me chuckle...thanks.

U70%
by U####:

No uninstall option either. Screw you for forcing this on my phone. I get it that this is a set of drivers... but I don't USE ant radio or the ant health crap. So why do I need to have the drivers for them forced on me?

K70%
by K####:

I plugged a ant into my phone and the ant smoked a bit, got crispy and smelled weird. I thought I would be able to connect to the ants brain and see its thoughts... Nope. Hope future updates will fix this.

K70%
by K####:

Why are people getting so upset. You all need to take a chill pill and find out what bloatware REALLY IS. this is not bloatware because it is not an application crowding your screen or taking RAM. It only runs in the background if an ANT enabled device is present. Please if you're this STUPID! buy a stupid iPhone from a stupid manufacturer like Apple and then proceed to drink bleach.

U70%
by U####:

This app is amazing! It tought me how to get a gf, become active, lose 30 lbs and become a trained assassin who murders those people who park half way over the lines and grocery stores! So far my kill record is 7 people most of them bmws. I also learned how eat a baby with a spark! Thanks random app!

H70%
by H####:

Why do I have an app I never wanted? Why can't I get this crap off my phone? I never needed this battery draining piece of crap. Create a way to uninstall this invasive app.

U70%
by U####:

DO NOT let this apk update if you have a Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge + it causes the bluetooth connections to malfunction in 10mins (I timed and counted) 232 connects and disconnects of a single device just to be sure I connected a totally different device and timed for another 10mins even more 237 that time. also it causes the scan for devices to not function for more than 1 sec you hit scan the scan circle turns one turn and it stops. Uninstalled the update and now my phones bluetooth functions properly again

K70%
by K####:

Those wanting to stop this software from working on their phones can now purchase a fix. There is a small cost (around $7 ) but it is a permanent removal tool. You can purchase a hammer from any hardware store and then beat the crap out of your device. See! Its not working already!

K70%
by K####:

The amount of idiots that don't get what this does, reviewing the "app"..." You guys do a good job and I never have an issue with your driver. Keep it up guys.

H70%
by H####:

Umm.. Why can't I delete this if is an app? It has no use whatsoever for my phone other then audio recording for no apparent user enhancments on my end rather then simply adding to my crap list of apps that are automatically downloaded with automatic updating yet are required by my phone to function apparently.

K70%
by K####:

Amazing. This app walks my dog, does my dishes, and negotiates better deals with my clients. I especially like how it gives me a motivational speech every time it detects that I'm in a bad mood. Now some of you might say, "but Alex, this is just firmware, how could it possibly do all those things?" To which I say, "WRONG! SAD!" and just walk away. This is the world we're living in now, folks.

K70%
by K####:

Ever since I was forced to have this on my phone without the ability to uninstall it, I have had that ability to communicate with ants. Strange thing is, they're not to different from us. They even have any porn. It's crazy! Thanks for deciding for me!

K70%
by K####:

This is useless unless burning up my phone and taking up my space is Samsung's goal. Trash whatever stupid contract you have that makes this a mandatory app and let your users delete it

V70%
by V####:

It's amazing how many people are so dumb. Hate to tell you this but apple has drivers too they just include them in the Os, so everyone gets drivers that don't even apply to their phone.

P70%
by P####:

I understand why some don't need this, but there's no need to bash it because some of us use it. Ant works great with the RideSence device embedded in my road bike. I no longer need another device to measure my speed and cadence, I only need my phone.

K70%
by K####:

Can't leave feedback for the other Ant crap App. Taking up memory, should have the opportunity to delete what we don't want on our phones.

R70%
by R####:

Yet another app that we are forced to have on our phones. The least you could do is allow us to decide if we want it or not. I swore I have an Android device, but more and more I feel like this is an iPhone. Bravo.

K70%
by K####:

I have no clue what this app is for or what it does. I also hate apps that cannot be removed. Now it can't even be disabled. Probably another app used by "the man" (a.k.a. big brother) to keep track the actions and locations of the gormless masses.

T70%
by T####:

Can't delete it. No use for it so why force me to give up space I could otherwise be actually using? Obnoxious

K70%
by K####:

To the idiots who say it's just a driver and that the phone won't work without it. Obviously you have no idea what this app is. It is not necessary to run the phone it is specific to ant services and devices. Therefore it doesn't need to be forced on those who do not use it. It needs to have an uninstal button like all other apps so the user can get rid of it. Everyone bashes and hates on it because it's forced on them it's great that a small group of you like it but we should have a choice in the matter.

X70%
by X####:

Why can I not remove these worthless wastes of space? This plug in app AND the original bullshit you force install.

A70%
by A####:

Status shows sleeping, but has used 31% of my battery! I can see it's usefulness but I don't have any apps running that use it!

M70%
by M####:

Please remove your spyware bloatware from my device. Or give me the option to do it without root access. No more NSA ANT projects on my devices.

K70%
by K####:

This is a useless app for people who would never use this. Plus it takes up space that we could use for more important stuff.

I70%
by I####:

This app says it's designed for phones, so can someone please explain why it is preloaded on my Samsung Galaxy S Tablet? I can't delete it completely, it only restores to factory default. This option does not give me back the full storage back, and even if I disable it continues to update to latest version despite my not using any of said fitness apps on my tablet.

J70%
by J####:

Wow what a long explanation they have for this app.... to be perfectly honest I do not know if I use this app or not... it is a shame that I am so dumb that I will probably never know. But my telephone probably knows if it's using it or not and if it does and it needs it , it's probably a good thing.... it is really a pretty good app it will be even better in the future... just take some time and read up on it....

K70%
by K####:

OK my phone has been acting weird and so I always look at reviews to see if the apps are valid. All I see is a bunch of crazy reviews by a bunch of crazy people. How is Google not removing invalid reviews?! Now I have to go all the way to my carrier store and find out what sum of this crappie is for.

N70%
by N####:

I have so many apps that are not compatible to my phone,but I can't unintall, or I get apps that I have no desire to have but again I don't get a choice. All it does is take up room & upset many ppl who should be able to decide if they want the app or not. PLEASE someone do something about this. So many ppl complain about what I am saying so do something for us ppl,listen to us.Then you wonder why ppl are going back to flip phones or house phones. WE are NOT being heard. Give us a choice!


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