This is an experimental technology
Check the Browser compatibility table carefully before using this in production.
The DeviceProximityEvent
interface provides information about the distance of a nearby physical object using the proximity sensor of a device.
Properties
DeviceProximityEvent.max
Read only- The maximum sensing distance the sensor is able to report, in centimeters.
DeviceProximityEvent.min
Read only- The minimum sensing distance the sensor is able to report, in centimeters. Ususally zero.
DeviceProximityEvent.value
Read only- The current device proximity, in centimeters.
Examples
window.addEventListener('deviceproximity', function(event) {
console.log("value: " + event.value, "max: " + event.max, "min: " + event.min
);
});
Specifications
Specification | Status | Comment |
---|---|---|
Proximity Events The definition of 'Proximity Events' in that specification. |
Working Draft | Initial specification |
Browser compatibility
Feature | Chrome | Firefox (Gecko) | Internet Explorer | Opera | Safari |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Basic support | No support | (Yes) | No support | No support | No support |
Feature | Android | Chrome for Android | Firefox Mobile (Gecko) | IE Mobile | Opera Mobile | Safari Mobile |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Basic support | No support | No support | 15.0 (15.0) | No support | No support | No support |