This is an experimental technology
Check the Browser compatibility table carefully before using this in production.
Summary
The UserProximityEvent indicates whether a nearby physical object is present by using the proximity sensor of a device.
Properties
UserProximityEvent.near- Indicates if the device has sensed a nearby physical object.
Specifications
| Specification | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Proximity Sensor The definition of 'Proximity Events' in that specification. |
Working Draft | Initial specification |
Browser compatibility
We're converting our compatibility data into a machine-readable JSON format. This compatibility table still uses the old format, because we haven't yet converted the data it contains. Find out how you can help!
| Feature | Chrome | Firefox (Gecko) | Internet Explorer | Opera | Safari |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | No support | (Yes)[1] | No support | No support | No support |
| Feature | Android | Chrome for Android | Firefox Mobile (Gecko) | IE Mobile | Opera Mobile | Safari Mobile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | No support | No support | 15.0 (15.0)[1] | No support | No support | No support |
[1] This event has been disabled by default in Firefox 60, behind the device.sensors.proximity.enabled preference (bug 1359076).