Web/API/WakeLockSentinel/release

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The release() method of the WakeLockSentinel interface releases the WakeLockSentinel, returning a Promise that is resolved once the sentinel has been successfully released.

Syntax

WakeLockSentinel.release().then(...);

Parameters

None.

Return value

Returns a Promise that resolves with undefined

Exceptions

No exceptions are thrown. You should always listen for the onrelease event to check if a wake lock has been released.

Examples

In this example, when a user clicks a button the WakeLockSentinel is released.

wakeLockOffButton.addEventListener('click', () => {
  WakeLockSentinel.release();
})

Specifications

Specification	Status	Comment
Screen Wake Lock APIThe definition of 'release()' in that specification.	Editor's Draft	Initial definition.

Browser compatibility

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	Desktop						Mobile
	Chrome	Edge	Firefox	Internet Explorer	Opera	Safari	Android webview	Chrome for Android	Firefox for Android	Opera for Android	Safari on iOS	Samsung Internet
`release` Experimental'	Chrome Full support 84	Edge Full support 84	Firefox No support No	IE No support No	Opera Full support Yes	Safari No support No	WebView Android Full support 84	Chrome Android Full support 84	Firefox Android No support No	Opera Android Full support Yes	Safari iOS No support No	Samsung Internet Android No support No

Legend

Full support: Full support
No support: No support
Experimental. Expect behavior to change in the future.': Experimental. Expect behavior to change in the future.