USB.getDevices()

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

Secure context
This feature is available only in secure contexts (HTTPS), in some or all supporting browsers.

The getDevices method of the USB interface returns a Promise that resolves with an array of USBDevice objects for paired attached devices. For information on pairing devices, see USB.requestDevice().

Syntax

USB.getDevices()

Parameters

None.

Return value

A Promise that resolves with an array of USBDevice objects.

Example

The following example logs the product name and serial number of paired devices to the console. For information on pairing devices, see USB.requestDevice().

navigator.usb.getDevices()
.then(devices => {
  console.log("Total devices: " + devices.length);
  devices.forEach(device => {
    console.log("Product name: " + device.productName + ", serial number " + device.serialNumber);
  });
});

Specifications

Specification Status Comment
WebUSB
The definition of 'getDevices' in that specification.
Draft Initial definition.

Browser compatibility

DesktopMobile
ChromeEdgeFirefoxInternet ExplorerOperaSafariAndroid webviewChrome for AndroidFirefox for AndroidOpera for AndroidSafari on iOSSamsung Internet
getDevices
Experimental
Chrome Full support 61Edge Full support 79Firefox No support NoIE No support NoOpera Full support 48Safari No support NoWebView Android No support NoChrome Android Full support 61Firefox Android No support NoOpera Android Full support 45Safari iOS No support NoSamsung Internet Android Full support 8.0

Legend

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