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Accelerometer
Probing…Accelerometer is a web platform capability in the Sensors & Location category. Generic Sensor API accelerometer readings. Supported in Chromium 67+; not available in Firefox and Safari. Requires a secure context (HTTPS or localhost) and a user gesture such as a click or tap.
Secure contextUser gesture
Permission accelerometer: unknown
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Code
const sensor = new Accelerometer({ frequency: 30 })
sensor.addEventListener('reading', () => {
console.log(sensor.x, sensor.y, sensor.z)
})
sensor.addEventListener('error', e => console.error(e.error))
sensor.start()
// later: sensor.stop()Browser support
Chromium
67
Firefox
No
Safari
No
Frequently asked questions
Which browsers support Accelerometer?
Supported in Chromium 67+; not available in Firefox and Safari.
Does Accelerometer require HTTPS?
Yes. Accelerometer needs a secure context, so it only works over HTTPS (or on localhost during development).
What is Accelerometer used for?
Generic Sensor API accelerometer readings.
Can I try Accelerometer in my browser?
Yes. shwcs.net runs a live Accelerometer demo that probes your current browser and lets you try the API. Everything runs locally — nothing is sent anywhere.