OnePlus 6 ANT+ Support?

[deathmaker06]

Hey, was wondering if anyone knew if it supported ANT+. I use it for a lot of cycling related ANT+ products. I want to assume it supports it as the OP3 supported ANT+ but I'd rather know for sure than just assume.

 

[Eremitus]

Yep it seems to be compatible, but you need to install some plugins from Google Play Store. After installing those Endomondo finds my Garmin HRM and shows pulse (71 on the screenshot... sorry for the language on my Endomondo; it's finnish ). Haven't tried my other ANT+ components (speed and cadence) since I'm using those with my Garmin Edge 500.

 

[new2op5t]

OnePlus phones have had various issues with ANt+ feature, many users suffered over the yers. This thread gives some hope, however it is better if some one can someone actually upload pics with a ANT+ device in working condition. Then only it will be reassuring. Just imagine, a person buying this gadget USD 500+ and then realizing that it won't do ANT+?

 

[AmirJamez]

I checked the GitHub code for ANT+ Android SDK and the last release was 2015. Even when I use an external Ant+ to USB dongle with OTG, I can install the service in Oxygen OS, but it says it does not support the new OS. I was hoping someone can comment on this. If the built-in software side of ANT+ is not functionally, it would be great at least folks update the GitHub branch so the USB dongle version of ANT+ works bottom line. Thanks

 

[BlackTourmalin]

Hey guys, I am running Android pie on OP6,t and I managed to get my ant+ device working by allowing the ANT Radio Service application access to ANT hardware.
To do this:
1. Go to Settings
2. Apps and Notification (then See all # apps)
3. Scroll to ANT Radio Service and click on it
3. Click on Permissions
4. Click on Additional permissions
5. Toggle use ANT hardware on

Before I did this ANT tester app said that my phone is ANT capable, but also said No service and no firmware version. After I enabled it, the no service message disappeared and it could figure out the firmware version.
I also noticed that I can only have one app actively tracking my heart rate data (the others would not be able to find the sensor, so keep that in mind).
I included some screenshots for clarification.

Hope it helps!

 

[HerrRuin]

Thanks BlackTourmalin!

This did the trick!