MediaDeviceInfo.kind

This is an experimental technology
Check the Browser compatibility table carefully before using this in production.

The kind readonly property of the MediaDeviceInfo interface returns an enumerated value, that is either "videoinput", "audioinput" or "audiooutput".

Syntax

var kind = MediaDeviceInfo.kind

Value

A DOMString.

Specifications

Specification Status Comment
Media Capture and Streams
The definition of 'kind' in that specification.
Candidate Recommendation Initial definition.

Browser Compatibility

DesktopMobile
ChromeEdgeFirefoxInternet ExplorerOperaSafariAndroid webviewChrome for AndroidFirefox for AndroidOpera for AndroidSafari on iOSSamsung Internet
kindChrome Full support 55
Notes
Full support 55
Notes
Notes For earlier versions, this interface is available through the adapter.js polyfill
Edge Full support 12Firefox Full support 39IE No support NoOpera No support No
Notes
No support No
Notes
Notes This property can be used in Opera by using the adapter.js polyfill.
Safari No support NoWebView Android Full support 55
Notes
Full support 55
Notes
Notes For earlier versions, this interface is available through the adapter.js polyfill
Chrome Android Full support 55
Notes
Full support 55
Notes
Notes For earlier versions, this interface is available through the adapter.js polyfill
Firefox Android Full support 39Opera Android No support No
Notes
No support No
Notes
Notes This property can be used in Opera by using the adapter.js polyfill.
Safari iOS No support NoSamsung Internet Android Full support 6.0
Notes
Full support 6.0
Notes
Notes For earlier versions, this interface is available through the adapter.js polyfill

Legend

Full support
Full support
No support
No support
See implementation notes.
See implementation notes.