This is an experimental technology
Because this technology's specification has not stabilized, check the compatibility table for usage in various browsers. Also note that the syntax and behavior of an experimental technology is subject to change in future versions of browsers as the specification changes.
The DeviceProximityEvent interface provides information about the distance of a nearby physical object using the proximity sensor of a device.
Properties
DeviceProximityEvent.maxRead only- The maximum sensing distance the sensor is able to report, in centimeters.
DeviceProximityEvent.minRead only- The minimum sensing distance the sensor is able to report, in centimeters. Ususally zero.
DeviceProximityEvent.valueRead 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 |