Secure context
This feature is available only in secure contexts (HTTPS), in some or all supporting browsers.
The PositionOptions.timeout property is a positive long value representing the maximum length of time (in milliseconds) the device is allowed to take in order to return a position. The default value is Infinity, meaning that getCurrentPosition() won't return until the position is available.
Syntax
positionOptions.timeout = timeLength
Specifications
| Specification | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Geolocation API The definition of 'PositionOptions.timeout' in that specification. |
Recommendation | Initial definition |
Browser compatibility
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| Feature | Chrome | Edge | Firefox | Internet Explorer | Opera | Safari |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | 5 | Yes | 3.5 | 9 | 16 10 — 15 | 5 |
| Feature | Android webview | Chrome for Android | Edge mobile | Firefox for Android | Opera Android | iOS Safari | Samsung Internet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | 5 | 18 | Yes | 4 | 16 10 — 14 | Yes | ? |
See also
- Using geolocation
- The
PositionOptionsinterface it belongs to.
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