Window: vrdisplayconnect 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 vrdisplayconnect event of the WebVR API is fired when a compatible VR display is connected to the computer.

Note: This event was part of the old WebVR API. It has been superseded by the WebXR Device API.

Bubbles No
Cancelable No
Interface VRDisplayEvent
Event handler property onvrdisplayconnect

Examples

You can use the vrdisplayconnect event in an addEventListener method:

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

Or use the onvrdisplayconnect event handler property:

window.onvrdisplayconnect = function() {
  info.textContent = 'Display connected.';
  reportDisplays();
};

Specifications

This event was part of the old WebVR API that has been superseded by the WebXR Device API. It is no longer on track to becoming a standard.

Until all browsers have implemented the new WebXR Device API, it is recommended to rely on frameworks, like A-Frame, Babylon.js, or Three.js, or a polyfill, to develop WebXR applications that will work across all browsers [1].

Browser compatibility

Desktop Mobile
Chrome Edge Firefox Internet Explorer Opera Safari WebView Android Chrome Android Firefox for Android Opera Android Safari on IOS Samsung Internet
vrdisplayconnect_event
No
15-79
55
Windows support was enabled in Firefox 55.
64
macOS support was enabled in Firefox 64.
No
No
No
No
Yes
["Chrome for Android 56 supports only Google Daydream View.", "Chrome for Android 57 adds support for Google Cardboard."]
55
No
No
Yes
Supported on Samsung Internet for GearVR.

See also

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https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/API/Window/vrdisplayconnect_event