WakeLockSentinel: release() method
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The release()
method of the
WakeLockSentinel
interface releases the
WakeLockSentinel
, returning a Promise
that is resolved
once the sentinel has been successfully released.
Syntax
js
release()
Parameters
None.
Return value
Returns a Promise
that resolves with undefined
Exceptions
No exceptions are thrown. You should always listen for the release
event to check if a wake lock has been released.
Examples
In this example, when a user clicks a button the WakeLockSentinel
is
released.
js
wakeLockOffButton.addEventListener("click", () => {
WakeLockSentinel.release();
});
Specifications
Specification |
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Screen Wake Lock API # the-release-method |
Browser compatibility
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