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The value property of DeviceProximityEvent objects provides the current distance between the device and the detected object, in centimeters.
var distance = instanceOfDeviceProximityEvent.value;
A positive number representing a distance in centimeters (cm) between the device's proximity sensor and the detected object.
| Specification | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Proximity Events The definition of 'Proximity Events' in that specification. | Working Draft | Initial specification |
| Feature | Chrome | Firefox (Gecko) | Internet Explorer | Opera | Safari |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | No support | (Yes) | 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) | No support | No support | No support |
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