DeviceOrientationEvent.beta

Returns the rotation of the device around the X axis; that is, the number of degrees, ranged between -180 and 180, by which the device is tipped forward or backward. See Orientation and motion data explained for details.

Syntax

var beta = instanceOfDeviceOrientationEvent.beta;

Specifications

Specification Status Comment
DeviceOrientation Event Specification Editor's Draft Initial specification.

Browser compatibility

DesktopMobile
ChromeEdgeFirefoxInternet ExplorerOperaSafariAndroid webviewChrome for AndroidFirefox for AndroidOpera for AndroidSafari on iOSSamsung Internet
beta
Experimental
Chrome Full support 7Edge Full support 12Firefox Full support 6IE No support NoOpera Full support YesSafari ? WebView Android Full support YesChrome Android Full support YesFirefox Android Full support 6Opera Android Full support YesSafari iOS Full support 4.2Samsung Internet Android Full support Yes

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Full support
Full support
No support
No support
Compatibility unknown
Compatibility unknown
Experimental. Expect behavior to change in the future.
Experimental. Expect behavior to change in the future.

See also