This is an experimental technology
Check the Browser compatibility table carefully before using this in production.
The NetworkInformation.type
read-only property returns the type of connection a device is using to communicate with the network.
Note: This feature is available in Web Workers.
Syntax
var type = netInfo.type
Return value
An enumerated value that is one of the following values:
"bluetooth"
"cellular"
"ethernet"
"none
""wifi"
"wimax"
"other"
"unknown"
Specifications
Specification | Status | Comment |
---|---|---|
Network Information API The definition of 'type' in that specification. |
Editor's Draft | Initial definition |
Browser compatibility
Feature | Chrome | Firefox (Gecko) | Internet Explorer | Opera | Safari |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Basic support | No support | No support | No support | No support | No support |
Available in workers | No support | No support | No support | No support | No support |
unknown |
No support | No support | No support | No support | No support |
Feature | Android Webview | Chrome for Android | Firefox Mobile (Gecko) | IE Mobile | Opera Mobile | Safari Mobile |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Basic support | 50 | 38 | 31.0 (31) | No support | 37 | No support |
Available in workers | 50 | 38 | 53.0 (53) | No support | 37 | No support |
unknown |
(Yes) | (Yes) | 33.0 (33) | No support | (Yes) | No support |