Browser hardware APIs

WebUSB: what browser USB access does and does not mean

WebUSB provides a browser mechanism for websites to communicate with user-selected compatible USB devices when the browser and device support that path.

Why it matters

How this changes a diagnosis

A successful WebUSB connection can prove that a compatible device is visible through that web path. A device missing from WebUSB can still be perfectly functional through a normal operating-system class driver.

Key points

What to remember

  • WebUSB is not a universal list of every USB device.
  • The user chooses which eligible device to expose.
  • Class-driver devices such as ordinary webcams often use higher-level APIs instead.
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