Method for performing function using sensor data and electronic device for providing same

An electronic device comprising:

• an interface that is communicatively coupled to an accessory including an external sensor package including at least one sensor;
• and
• a processor configured to:
• identify whether the accessory including the external sensor package is communicatively coupled to the electronic device through the interface,
• determine, if the accessory including the external sensor package is coupled to the electronic device, a type of the sensor included in the external sensor package,
• determine, based on the determined the type of the sensor, and
• control a performance of a function corresponding to the determined the type of the sensor.