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 |
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DeviceOrientation Event Specification | Editor's Draft | Initial specification. |
Browser compatibility
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beta | Chrome Full support 7 | Edge Full support 12 | Firefox Full support 6 | IE No support No | Opera Full support Yes | Safari ? | WebView Android Full support Yes | Chrome Android Full support Yes | Firefox Android Full support 6 | Opera Android Full support Yes | Safari iOS Full support 4.2 | Samsung Internet Android Full support Yes |
Legend
- 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.