DeviceProximityEvent.value

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The value property of DeviceProximityEvent objects provides the current distance between the device and the detected object, in centimeters.

Syntax

var distance = instanceOfDeviceProximityEvent.value;

Value

A positive number representing a distance in centimeters (cm) between the device's proximity sensor and the detected object.

Specifications

Specification Status Comment
Proximity Events
The definition of 'Proximity Events' in that specification.
Candidate Recommendation Initial specification

Browser compatibility

Feature Chrome Firefox (Gecko) Internet Explorer Opera Safari
Basic support Not supported (Yes) Not supported Not supported Not supported
Feature Android Chrome for Android Firefox Mobile (Gecko) IE Mobile Opera Mobile Safari Mobile
Basic support Not supported Not supported 15.0 (15.0) Not supported Not supported Not supported

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