Web/API/Window/ondeviceproximity

ObsoleteThis feature is obsolete. Although it may still work in some browsers, its use is discouraged since it could be removed at any time. Try to avoid using it.

The ondeviceproximity property of the Window interface specifies an EventHandler to receive deviceproximity events. These events occur when the device sensor detects that an object becomes closer to or farther from the device.

Syntax

window.onuserproximity = funcRef

Where funcRef is a function to be called when the deviceproximity event occurs. These events are of type DeviceProximityEvent.

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
ondeviceproximity Deprecated'Non-standard'	Chrome No support No	Edge No support No	Firefox Full support 15	IE No support No	Opera No support No	Safari No support No	WebView Android No support No	Chrome Android No support No	Firefox Android Full support 15	Opera Android No support No	Safari iOS No support No	Samsung Internet Android No support No

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Full support

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No support

Non-standard. Expect poor cross-browser support.'

Non-standard. Expect poor cross-browser support.

Deprecated. Not for use in new websites.'

Deprecated. Not for use in new websites.

See also

• deviceproximity
• DeviceProximityEvent
• Proximity API

Window.ondeviceproximity by Mozilla Contributors is licensed under CC-BY-SA 2.5.