Custom Haptics Pro

A Flutter plugin for creating custom haptic feedback patterns on iOS using Apple's Core Haptics framework.

Features

Simple, easy-to-use API for custom haptics
Pre-built haptic patterns (tap, double tap, heartbeat, etc.)
Support for custom haptic patterns with full control
Intensity and sharpness adjustments
Both transient (tap) and continuous (vibration) haptics
Automatic haptic engine management
Direct JSON pattern support compatible with Apple's AHAP format

Platform Support

✅ iOS 13.0+
✅ iPadOS 13.0+
✅ Mac Catalyst 13.0+

Note: This plugin uses Apple's Core Haptics framework, which is only available on iOS and related platforms. Documentation found here https://developer.apple.com/documentation/corehaptics/chhapticengine

⚠️ Important Limitations

Testing Requirements

MUST use a real iOS device - Haptic feedback does NOT work in the iOS Simulator
The Simulator will not produce any vibrations or haptic feedback
Always test on physical hardware (iPhone, iPad, or Mac with haptic support)

Device Support

Not all iOS devices support haptic feedback
Older devices may return false from supportsHaptics()

Always check device support before playing haptics:

if (await haptics.supportsHaptics()) {
  await haptics.playTap();
}

Platform Limitations

iOS/iPadOS only - no Android support
Requires iOS 13.0 or later
Some devices (older iPhones/iPads) may have limited or no haptic capabilities

📚 Documentation

Quick Start Guide - Get started in 5 minutes
API Reference - Complete API documentation
Troubleshooting - Common issues and solutions
Publishing Guide - How to publish to pub.dev and GitHub
Pre-Publish Checklist - Ensure you're ready to publish

Installation

Add this to your package's pubspec.yaml file:

dependencies:
  custom_haptics_pro: ^0.0.1

Usage

Check Haptics Support

import 'package:custom_haptics_pro/custom_haptics_pro.dart';

final haptics = CustomHapticsPro();

// Check if device supports haptics
bool supported = await haptics.supportsHaptics();

Simple Haptics

// Play a single tap
await haptics.playTap();

// Play a double tap
await haptics.playDoubleTap();

// Play a heartbeat pattern
await haptics.playHeartbeat();

// Play a continuous vibration
await haptics.playContinuous(duration: 0.5);

Customizing Intensity and Sharpness

// Light tap
await haptics.playTap(intensity: 0.3, sharpness: 0.2);

// Strong sharp tap
await haptics.playTap(intensity: 1.0, sharpness: 1.0);

// Dull continuous vibration
await haptics.playContinuous(
  duration: 1.0,
  intensity: 0.6,
  sharpness: 0.0,
);

Custom Patterns

Create your own haptic patterns:

import 'package:custom_haptics_pro/custom_haptics_pro.dart';

// Create a custom pattern with multiple events
final pattern = HapticPattern(events: [
  HapticEvent.transient(
    time: 0,
    intensity: 1.0,
    sharpness: 0.5,
  ),
  HapticEvent.transient(
    time: 0.1,
    intensity: 0.8,
    sharpness: 0.3,
  ),
  HapticEvent.continuous(
    time: 0.3,
    duration: 0.5,
    intensity: 0.6,
    sharpness: 0.2,
  ),
]);

// Play the pattern
await haptics.playPattern(pattern);

Engine Management

The haptic engine is automatically started when needed, but you can manage it manually:

// Start the engine
await haptics.startEngine();

// Play haptics...

// Stop the engine to save battery
await haptics.stopEngine();

API Reference

CustomHapticsPro

Main class for playing haptics.

Methods

supportsHaptics() - Check if device supports haptics
getPlatformVersion() - Get the platform version
startEngine() - Manually start the haptic engine
stopEngine() - Manually stop the haptic engine
currentTime() - Get current engine time
playTap({intensity, sharpness}) - Play a single tap
playDoubleTap({intensity, sharpness, delay}) - Play a double tap
playHeartbeat({intensity, sharpness}) - Play a heartbeat pattern
playContinuous({duration, intensity, sharpness}) - Play continuous vibration
playPattern(HapticPattern pattern) - Play a custom pattern

HapticPattern

Represents a complete haptic pattern with multiple events.

Factory Constructors

HapticPattern.tap({intensity, sharpness}) - Single tap pattern
HapticPattern.doubleTap({intensity, sharpness, delay}) - Double tap pattern
HapticPattern.heartbeat({intensity, sharpness}) - Heartbeat pattern
HapticPattern.continuous({duration, intensity, sharpness}) - Continuous pattern

Custom Constructor

HapticPattern({required List<HapticEvent> events})

HapticEvent

Represents a single haptic event.

Factory Constructors

HapticEvent.transient({time, intensity, sharpness}) - Brief tap-like haptic
HapticEvent.continuous({time, duration, intensity, sharpness}) - Sustained haptic

Parameters

time - When the event occurs (in seconds)
intensity - Strength of the haptic (0.0 to 1.0)
sharpness - Crispness of the haptic (0.0 to 1.0)
duration - Length of continuous events (in seconds)

Example

See the example directory for a complete demo app showing all features.

Understanding Haptic Parameters

Intensity (0.0 to 1.0)

Controls the strength of the haptic feedback:

0.0 - No feedback
0.3 - Light, subtle feedback
0.6 - Medium feedback
1.0 - Strong, powerful feedback

Sharpness (0.0 to 1.0)

Controls the feel/texture of the haptic:

0.0 - Dull, soft, rounded feeling
0.5 - Balanced
1.0 - Sharp, crisp, precise feeling

Event Types

Transient: Brief, tap-like haptic (like a drum hit)
Continuous: Sustained haptic with duration (like a buzz)

Advanced: JSON Pattern Format

Custom Haptics Pro supports Apple's AHAP (Apple Haptic and Audio Pattern) JSON format. You can create patterns programmatically or load them from JSON files.

JSON Structure

{
  "Pattern": [
    {
      "EventType": "HapticTransient",
      "Time": 0.0,
      "EventParameters": [
        {
          "ParameterID": "HapticIntensity",
          "ParameterValue": 1.0
        },
        {
          "ParameterID": "HapticSharpness",
          "ParameterValue": 0.5
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "EventType": "HapticContinuous",
      "Time": 0.2,
      "EventDuration": 0.5,
      "EventParameters": [
        {
          "ParameterID": "HapticIntensity",
          "ParameterValue": 0.8
        },
        {
          "ParameterID": "HapticSharpness",
          "ParameterValue": 0.3
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}

JSON Field Reference

Field	Type	Required	Description
`Pattern`	Array	Yes	Root array containing all haptic events
`EventType`	String	Yes	Either `"HapticTransient"` or `"HapticContinuous"`
`Time`	Number	Yes	When the event occurs (in seconds, relative to pattern start)
`EventDuration`	Number	Only for Continuous	How long the continuous haptic lasts (in seconds)
`EventParameters`	Array	Yes	Array of parameter objects
`ParameterID`	String	Yes	Either `"HapticIntensity"` or `"HapticSharpness"`
`ParameterValue`	Number	Yes	Value between 0.0 and 1.0

Using JSON Patterns in Code

// Option 1: Use HapticPattern classes (recommended)
final pattern = HapticPattern(events: [
  HapticEvent.transient(time: 0, intensity: 1.0, sharpness: 0.5),
  HapticEvent.continuous(time: 0.2, duration: 0.5, intensity: 0.8, sharpness: 0.3),
]);
await haptics.playPattern(pattern);

// Option 2: Load from JSON string
const jsonPattern = '''
{
  "Pattern": [
    {
      "EventType": "HapticTransient",
      "Time": 0.0,
      "EventParameters": [
        {"ParameterID": "HapticIntensity", "ParameterValue": 1.0},
        {"ParameterID": "HapticSharpness", "ParameterValue": 0.5}
      ]
    }
  ]
}
''';
await haptics.playPatternFromJson(jsonPattern);

// Option 3: Load from .ahap file
final jsonString = await rootBundle.loadString('assets/haptics/custom_pattern.ahap');
await haptics.playPatternFromJson(jsonString);

Example JSON Patterns

Simple Tap:

{
  "Pattern": [
    {
      "EventType": "HapticTransient",
      "Time": 0.0,
      "EventParameters": [
        {"ParameterID": "HapticIntensity", "ParameterValue": 1.0},
        {"ParameterID": "HapticSharpness", "ParameterValue": 0.5}
      ]
    }
  ]
}

Double Tap:

{
  "Pattern": [
    {
      "EventType": "HapticTransient",
      "Time": 0.0,
      "EventParameters": [
        {"ParameterID": "HapticIntensity", "ParameterValue": 1.0},
        {"ParameterID": "HapticSharpness", "ParameterValue": 0.5}
      ]
    },
    {
      "EventType": "HapticTransient",
      "Time": 0.1,
      "EventParameters": [
        {"ParameterID": "HapticIntensity", "ParameterValue": 1.0},
        {"ParameterID": "HapticSharpness", "ParameterValue": 0.5}
      ]
    }
  ]
}

Buzz Pattern:

{
  "Pattern": [
    {
      "EventType": "HapticContinuous",
      "Time": 0.0,
      "EventDuration": 0.5,
      "EventParameters": [
        {"ParameterID": "HapticIntensity", "ParameterValue": 0.8},
        {"ParameterID": "HapticSharpness", "ParameterValue": 0.2}
      ]
    }
  ]
}

Core Haptics Documentation

This plugin is built on Apple's Core Haptics framework. For more information:

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.

Fork the repository
Create your feature branch (git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature)
Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add some AmazingFeature')
Push to the branch (git push origin feature/AmazingFeature)
Open a Pull Request

Publishing

Want to publish your own fork or contribute? See the PUBLISHING.md guide for detailed instructions on how to publish to pub.dev and GitHub.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Custom Haptics Pro

Features

Platform Support

⚠️ Important Limitations

Testing Requirements

Device Support

Platform Limitations

📚 Documentation

Installation

Usage

Check Haptics Support

Simple Haptics

Customizing Intensity and Sharpness

Custom Patterns

Engine Management

API Reference

CustomHapticsPro

Methods

HapticPattern

Factory Constructors

Custom Constructor

HapticEvent

Factory Constructors

Parameters

Example

Understanding Haptic Parameters

Intensity (0.0 to 1.0)

Sharpness (0.0 to 1.0)

Event Types

Advanced: JSON Pattern Format

JSON Structure

JSON Field Reference

Using JSON Patterns in Code

Example JSON Patterns

Core Haptics Documentation

Contributing

Publishing

License

Libraries

custom_haptics_pro package