DeviceMotionEvent
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.
Secure context: This feature is available only in secure contexts (HTTPS), in some or all supporting browsers.
The DeviceMotionEvent
interface of the Device Orientation Events provides web developers with information about the speed of changes for the device's position and orientation.
Warning: Currently, Firefox and Chrome do not handle the coordinates the same way. Take care about this while using them.
Constructor
DeviceMotionEvent()
-
Creates a new
DeviceMotionEvent
.
Instance properties
DeviceMotionEvent.acceleration
Read only-
An object giving the acceleration of the device on the three axis X, Y and Z. Acceleration is expressed in m/s².
DeviceMotionEvent.accelerationIncludingGravity
Read only-
An object giving the acceleration of the device on the three axis X, Y and Z with the effect of gravity. Acceleration is expressed in m/s².
DeviceMotionEvent.rotationRate
Read only-
An object giving the rate of change of the device's orientation on the three orientation axis alpha, beta and gamma. Rotation rate is expressed in degrees per seconds.
DeviceMotionEvent.interval
Read only-
A number representing the interval of time, in milliseconds, at which data is obtained from the device.
Example
window.addEventListener("devicemotion", (event) => {
console.log(`${event.acceleration.x} m/s2`);
});
Specifications
Specification |
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Device Orientation and Motion # devicemotion |
Browser compatibility
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