Live Device Orientation
0° – 360° · Rotation around vertical axis
-180° – 180° · Front/back tilt
-90° – 90° · Left/right tilt
Compass (Alpha)
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Heading direction
Raw Values
Bubble Level
Place your device flat on a surface. The bubble should be centred when level.
Status
Axis Guide
Rotation around Z-axis. 0°–360°. Like a compass bearing.
Rotation around X-axis. -180° to 180°. Forward/backward tilt.
Rotation around Y-axis. -90° to 90°. Left/right tilt.
Tip
Hold your device in portrait mode and tilt it slowly in all directions. All three axis values should change as you move.
Online Gyroscope Test — Check Your Device Gyroscope Instantly
A gyroscope test lets you quickly verify whether your phone or tablet's gyroscope sensor is working correctly. This free online tool reads live gyroscope data directly from your browser without requiring any app or software download.
Simply open the page on your mobile device and tilt or rotate it in any direction. The tool uses the browser's built-in DeviceOrientationEvent API to display live alpha, beta, and gamma values in real time.
Whether you want to test a new phone, check a device after a repair, or simply explore how gyroscope sensors work, this online gyroscope checker provides instant, accurate sensor readings with a visual 3D tilt display.
This tool works on most devices using:
- Android Chrome
- Firefox for Android
- Safari on iOS (with permission)
- Samsung Internet
No installation required. iOS 13+ requires tapping "Enable Gyroscope" to grant permission.
What Is a Gyroscope and What Does It Measure?
A gyroscope is a sensor that measures the rotational orientation of a device. Modern smartphones contain a MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) gyroscope that detects rotation along three axes.
Alpha (α) — Z-Axis
Rotation around the vertical axis. Values range from 0° to 360°. Similar to a compass bearing — shows which direction you are facing.
Beta (β) — X-Axis
Front-to-back tilt of the device. Values range from -180° to 180°. 0° means the screen faces up; 90° means the device is upright.
Gamma (γ) — Y-Axis
Left-to-right tilt. Values range from -90° to 90°. Positive means tilted right; negative means tilted left.
Why Use This Gyroscope Test?
There are many situations where a quick gyroscope test is useful.
Check If Your Gyroscope Is Working
If apps that rely on tilt or rotation (games, AR, navigation) are not responding correctly, this test helps confirm whether the gyroscope sensor is functioning.
Test After Phone Repair
Screen replacements, motherboard swaps, or battery changes can disconnect the gyroscope. A quick test confirms everything is still wired up correctly.
Verify Before Buying a Used Phone
When purchasing a second-hand device, testing the gyroscope ensures the sensor is intact and the device is worth the price.
Educational Exploration
Understand how smartphones detect orientation. See raw sensor values and how they change as you tilt or rotate the device in your hand.
How to Test Your Gyroscope Online
Follow these simple steps.
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Open on Your Phone
Visit this page on your Android or iPhone. Desktop PCs and laptops generally do not have gyroscopes, so use a smartphone or tablet for the best results.
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Grant Permission (iOS)
On iPhone or iPad running iOS 13+, tap the Enable Gyroscope button that appears at the top. Android users don't need to do anything — data starts automatically.
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Tilt and Rotate Your Device
Move your device in all directions — forward, backward, sideways, and rotate it. You should see the Alpha, Beta, and Gamma values updating live.
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Check All Three Axes
If all three values (Alpha, Beta, Gamma) change as you move the device, your gyroscope is working correctly. If they stay at 0 or don't change, there may be a hardware issue.
Browser & Device Compatibility
Works on:
- Android (Chrome, Firefox, Samsung Internet)
- iPhone / iPad — Safari (iOS 13+ with permission)
- Most modern mobile browsers
Limited or no support on:
- Desktop browsers (no gyroscope hardware)
- iOS 12 and below (no permission API)
- Budget devices without gyroscope hardware
Frequently Asked Questions
Open this page on your mobile device and check whether the Alpha, Beta, and Gamma values change when you tilt the phone. If all three values update in real time, your phone has a working gyroscope. You can also check your phone's specifications in its settings or the manufacturer's website.
iOS 13 and later require explicit user permission to access the gyroscope. Tap the Enable Gyroscope button that appears at the top of this page to grant access. If you're on iOS 12 or earlier, the permission API is not available, and the test will not work.
A gyroscope measures rotational orientation — how much the device is rotated around each axis. An accelerometer measures linear acceleration — how fast the device is moving in a straight line. Together they enable features like screen auto-rotation, step counting, AR, and gaming controls.
If all values stay at 0 or don't change when you move the device, possible causes include:
- You are on a desktop (no gyroscope hardware)
- iOS permission was not granted
- Your device does not have a gyroscope (common on budget phones)
- The gyroscope sensor may be damaged
Yes, completely. This tool only reads orientation data from your device's sensors — it does not store, transmit, or collect any data. Everything runs entirely within your browser. No account, login, or installation is required.