Navigator.connection

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 Navigator.connection read-only property represents a NetworkInformation containing information about the system's connection, such as the current bandwidth of the user's device or whether the connection is metered. This could be used to select high definition content or low definition content based on the user's connection.

Syntax

connectionInfo = navigator.connection

Specifications

Specification Status Comment
Network Information API
The definition of 'Navigator.connection' in that specification.
Editor's Draft Initial specification

Browser compatibility

Feature Chrome Firefox (Gecko) Internet Explorer Opera Safari
Basic support (Yes) (since at least 58) ? No support No support No support
Feature Android Firefox Mobile (Gecko) Firefox OS IE Mobile Opera Mobile Safari Mobile
Basic support 2.2 webkit 12.0[1] 1.4 No support 37 No support

[1] The Network API can be disabled using the dom.netinfo.enabled preference.

See also

Document Tags and Contributors

 Last updated by: anonyco,