Window: vrdisplaydeactivate event

Deprecated

This feature is no longer recommended. Though some browsers might still support it, it may have already been removed from the relevant web standards, may be in the process of being dropped, or may only be kept for compatibility purposes. Avoid using it, and update existing code if possible; see the compatibility table at the bottom of this page to guide your decision. Be aware that this feature may cease to work at any time.

The vrdisplaydeactivate event of the WebVR API is fired when a VR display can no longer be presented to, for example if an HMD has gone into standby or sleep mode due to a period of inactivity.

Bubbles No
Cancelable No
Interface VRDisplayEvent
Event handler property onvrdisplaydeactivate

Examples

You can use the vrdisplaydeactivate event in an addEventListener method:

window.addEventListener('vrdisplaydeactivate', function() {
  info.textContent = 'Display deactivated.';
  reportDisplays();
});

Or use the onvrdisplaydeactivate event handler property:

window.onvrdisplaydeactivate = function() {
  info.textContent = 'Display deactivated.';
  reportDisplays();
};

Specifications

Specification Status Comment
WebVR 1.1
The definition of 'vrdisplaydeactivate' in that specification.		 Draft Initial definition

Browser compatibility

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See also