This is an experimental technology
Because this technology's specification has not stabilized, check the compatibility table for usage in various browsers. Also note that the syntax and behavior of an experimental technology is subject to change in future versions of browsers as the specification changes.
The GamepadHapticActuator interface of the Gamepad API represents hardware in the controller designed to provide haptic feedback to the user (if available), most commonly vibration hardware.
This interface is accessible through the Gamepad.hapticActuators property.
Properties
GamepadHapticActuator.typeRead only- Returns an enum representing the type of the haptic hardware.
Methods
GamepadHapticActuator.pulse()Read only- Makes the hardware pulse at a certain intensity for a specified duration.
Examples
TBD.
Specifications
| Specification | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Gamepad Extensions The definition of 'GamepadHapticActuator' in that specification. |
Editor's Draft | Initial definition |
Browser compatibility
| Feature | Chrome | Edge | Firefox | Internet Explorer | Opera | Safari |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
pulse | No | No | true1 2 | No | No | No |
type | No | No | true1 2 | No | No | No |
| Feature | Android | Chrome for Android | Edge mobile | Firefox for Android | IE mobile | Opera Android | iOS Safari |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
pulse | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
type | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
1. The flag is enabled by default in Firefox Nightly and Beta, versions 55 and above.
2. From version true, this feature is behind the dom.gamepad-extensions.enabled preference (needs to be set to true). To change preferences in Firefox, visit about:config.