This is an experimental technology
Because this technology's specification has not stabilized, check the compatibility table for usage in various browsers. Also note that the syntax and behavior of an experimental technology is subject to change in future versions of browsers as the specification changes.
The displayName read-only property of the VRDisplay interface returns a human-readable name to identify the VRDisplay.
This will generally be something like "Oculus VR HMD (HMD)" or "Oculus VR HMD (Sensor)".
Syntax
var myDisplayName = vrDisplayInstance.displayName;
Value
A DOMString containing the human-readable name of the specific VR display.
Examples
DisplayName = Cardboard VRDisplay (webvr-polyfill)
Specifications
| Specification | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| WebVR The definition of 'displayName' in that specification. |
Editor's Draft | Initial definition |
Browser compatibility
| Feature | Chrome | Firefox (Gecko) | Internet Explorer | Opera | Safari (WebKit) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | (Yes) | (Yes) | No support | No support | No support |
| Feature | Android | Firefox Mobile (Gecko) | IE Phone | Opera Mobile | Safari Mobile | Chrome for Android |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | No support | (Yes) | No support | No support | No support | No support |
See also
- WebVR API homepage.
- MozVr.com — demos, downloads, and other resources from the Mozilla VR team.