This is an experimental technology
Check the Browser compatibility table carefully before using this in production.
The AmbientLightSensor
interface of the the Ambient Light Sensor API returns an interface for accessing AmbientLightSensorReading
.
Constructor
AmbientLightSensor.AmbientLightSensor()
- Creates a new
AmbientLightSensor
object.
Properties
AmbientLightSensor.reading
- Returns an
AmbientLightSensorReading
interface, containing the current light level.
Examples
if ( 'AmbientLightSensor' in window ) { var sensor = new AmbientLightSensor(); sensor.onreading = function() { console.log('Current light level:', sensor.illuminance); }; sensor.onerror = function(event) { console.log(event.error.name, event.error.message); }; sensor.start(); }
Specification | Status | Comment |
---|---|---|
Ambient Light Sensor The definition of 'AmbientLightSensor' in that specification. |
Editor's Draft | Initial definition. |
Browser Compatibility
Feature | Chrome | Firefox (Gecko) | Internet Explorer | Opera | Safari (WebKit) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Basic support | 54.0 | ? | ? | ? | ? |
Feature | Android | Android Webview | Firefox Mobile (Gecko) | Firefox OS | IE Mobile | Opera Mobile | Safari Mobile | Chrome for Android |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Basic support | No support | 54.0 | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | 54.0 |