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 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 | (Yes) | No support | No support | No support | No support |
| Feature | Android | Android Webview | Firefox Mobile (Gecko) | IE Mobile | Opera Mobile | Safari Mobile | Chrome for Android |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | (Yes) | (Yes) | 31.0 (31) | No support | No support | No support | (Yes) |
unknown |
(Yes) | (Yes) | 33.0 (33) | No support | No support | No support | (Yes) |
| Available in workers | ? | ? | 53.0 (53) | No support | No support | No support | ? |