Safari

What DeviceOK can test in Safari

Safari supports core camera, microphone, audio, keyboard, pointer, touch and display testing, but its advanced hardware API surface differs substantially from Chromium.

Recommended checks

Start with browser-visible evidence

Strong use cases
  • Apple-platform camera/microphone tests
  • Touch and mobile browser checks
  • Comparing Safari-specific site permission or media behavior
Important limitations
  • Many advanced WebHID/WebUSB/Web Serial workflows are Chromium-specific and should not be expected in Safari
  • macOS/iOS privacy controls can block hardware even when the website is configured to ask
  • Some APIs require a user gesture or platform-specific permission
Permissions

If camera or microphone access is blocked

  1. 1

    On Mac, Safari → Settings → Websites can control Camera and Microphone site access.

  2. 2

    Also check macOS System Settings → Privacy & Security for browser/app camera and microphone access.

  3. 3

    On iPhone/iPad, review app/hardware permissions in Settings → Privacy & Security when needed.