WakeLockSentinel: release() method
Baseline
2025
Newly available
Since March 2025, this feature works across the latest devices and browser versions. This feature might not work in older devices or browsers.
Secure context: This feature is available only in secure contexts (HTTPS), in some or all supporting browsers.
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
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