The Navigator.mediaDevices read-only property returns a MediaDevices object, which provides access to connected media input devices like cameras and microphones, as well as screensharing.
Syntax
var mediaDevices = navigator.mediaDevices;
Return value
The MediaDevices singleton object.
Specifications
| Specification | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Media Capture and Streams The definition of 'NavigatorUserMedia.mediaDevices' in that specification. |
Candidate Recommendation | Initial definition. |
Browser compatibility
| Feature | Chrome | Firefox (Gecko) | Internet Explorer | Opera | Safari (WebKit) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | Not supported | 36.0 (36.0) | Not supported | Not supported | Not supported |
| Feature | Android | Firefox Mobile (Gecko) | Firefox OS | IE Mobile | Opera Mobile | Safari Mobile | Chrome for Android |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | Not supported | 36.0 (36.0) | 36.0 (36.0) | Not supported | Not supported | Not supported | Not supported |
See also
- WebRTC - the introductory page to the API
Navigator.getUserMedia()this property participate to replace.