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WakeLockSentinel: release() method

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Secure context

The release() method of the WakeLockSentinel interface releases the WakeLockSentinel, returning a Promise that is resolved once the sentinel has been successfully released.

Syntax

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.

wakeLockOffButton.addEventListener("click", () => {
  WakeLockSentinel.release();
});

Specifications

SpecificationsStandards references are available on the canonical MDN page.

Browser compatibility

Browser compatibilityCompatibility data is available on the canonical MDN page.

See also