DeviceOrientationEvent
Baseline
2023
*
Newly available
Since September 2023, this feature works across the latest devices and browser versions. This feature might not work in older devices or browsers.
* Some parts of this feature may have varying levels of support.
Secure context: This feature is available only in secure contexts (HTTPS), in some or all supporting browsers.
The DeviceOrientationEvent interface of the Device Orientation Events provides web developers with information from the physical orientation of the device running the web page.
Constructor
DeviceOrientationEvent.DeviceOrientationEvent()-
Creates a new
DeviceOrientationEvent.
Instance properties
DeviceOrientationEvent.absoluteRead only-
A boolean that indicates whether or not the device is providing orientation data absolutely.
DeviceOrientationEvent.alphaRead only-
A number representing the motion of the device around the z axis, express in degrees with values ranging from 0 (inclusive) to 360 (exclusive).
DeviceOrientationEvent.betaRead only-
A number representing the motion of the device around the x axis, express in degrees with values ranging from -180 (inclusive) to 180 (exclusive). This represents a front to back motion of the device.
DeviceOrientationEvent.gammaRead only-
A number representing the motion of the device around the y axis, express in degrees with values ranging from -90 (inclusive) to 90 (exclusive). This represents a left to right motion of the device.
DeviceOrientationEvent.webkitCompassHeadingNon-standard Read only-
A number represents the difference between the motion of the device around the z axis of the world system and the direction of the north, express in degrees with values ranging from 0 to 360.
DeviceOrientationEvent.webkitCompassAccuracyNon-standard Read only-
The accuracy of the compass means that the deviation is positive or negative. It's usually 10.
Example
window.addEventListener("deviceorientation", (event) => {
console.log(`${event.alpha} : ${event.beta} : ${event.gamma}`);
});
Specifications
| Specification |
|---|
| Device Orientation and Motion # deviceorientation |
Browser compatibility
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