This is an experimental technology
Check the Browser compatibility table carefully before using this in production.
The value
property of DeviceProximityEvent
objects provides the current distance between the device and the detected object, in centimeters.
Syntax
var distance = instanceOfDeviceProximityEvent.value;
Value
A positive number representing a distance in centimeters (cm) between the device's proximity sensor and the detected object.
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 |