--- description: Control the device's flashlight (torch) in your Capacitor app, enabling or disabling it as needed. Supports Android and iOS. title: Capacitor Torch Plugin for Android & iOS - Capawesome image: https://capawesome.io/docs/assets/images/social/plugins/torch.png --- [ Skip to content](#capawesomecapacitor-torch) [ πŸŽ‰ Introducing **Capawesome Platform** β€” one platform for Live Updates, Native Builds, App Store Publishing, and Insider SDKs.](https://capawesome.io) * [ Formbricks ](/docs/plugins/formbricks/) * [ Geocoder ](/docs/plugins/geocoder/) * [ Google Sign-In ](/docs/plugins/google-sign-in/) * [ libSQL ](/docs/plugins/libsql/) * [ Live Update ](/docs/plugins/live-update/) * [ Managed Configurations ](/docs/plugins/managed-configurations/) * [ Media Session ](/docs/plugins/media-session/) * [ ML Kit ](/docs/plugins/mlkit/) * [ NFC ](/docs/plugins/nfc/) * [ OAuth ](/docs/plugins/oauth/) * [ Pedometer ](/docs/plugins/pedometer/) * [ Photo Editor ](/docs/plugins/photo-editor/) * [ PostHog ](/docs/plugins/posthog/) * [ Printer ](/docs/plugins/printer/) * [ Purchases ](/docs/plugins/purchases/) * [ RealtimeKit ](/docs/plugins/realtimekit/) * [ Screen Orientation ](/docs/plugins/screen-orientation/) * [ Screenshot ](/docs/plugins/screenshot/) * [ Secure Preferences ](/docs/plugins/secure-preferences/) * [ Speech Recognition ](/docs/plugins/speech-recognition/) * [ Speech Synthesis ](/docs/plugins/speech-synthesis/) * [ Share Target ](/docs/plugins/share-target/) * [ Square Mobile Payments ](/docs/plugins/square-mobile-payments/) * [ SQLite ](/docs/plugins/sqlite/) * [ Superwall ](/docs/plugins/superwall/) * Torch [ Torch ](/docs/plugins/torch/) * [ Configuration ](#configuration) * [ Demo ](#demo) * [ Usage ](#usage) * [ API ](#api) * [ Changelog ](#changelog) * [ License ](#license) * [ Wifi ](/docs/plugins/wifi/) * [ Zip ](/docs/plugins/zip/) * [ Cloud ](/docs/cloud/) * [ Live Updates ](/docs/cloud/live-updates/) * Advanced * Integrations * [ Native Builds ](/docs/cloud/native-builds/) * [ Configuration ](/docs/cloud/native-builds/configuration/) * [ Environments ](/docs/cloud/native-builds/environments/) * Guides * [ Sample Projects ](/docs/cloud/native-builds/sample-projects/) * [ Troubleshooting ](/docs/cloud/native-builds/troubleshooting/) * [ Automations ](/docs/cloud/automations/) * [ Assist ](/docs/cloud/assist/) * Account * Organizations * [ Organization and User Management ](/docs/cloud/organizations/memberships/) * [ Single Sign-On (SSO) ](/docs/cloud/organizations/sso/) * [ Teams ](/docs/cloud/organizations/teams/) * [ Two-Factor Authentication ](/docs/cloud/organizations/two-factor-authentication/) * [ Integrations ](/docs/cloud/integrations/) * [ License Keys ](/docs/cloud/license-keys/) * [ Webhooks ](/docs/cloud/webhooks/) * [ Pricing ](https://capawesome.io/pricing/) * [ FAQ ](/docs/cloud/faq/) * [ Support ](/docs/cloud/support/) * [ Contributing ](/docs/contributing/) * [ LLMs ](/docs/llms/) * [ Insiders ](/docs/insiders/) * [ License ](https://capawesome.io/legal/eula/) * [ Support ](/docs/insiders/support/) * [ FAQ ](/docs/insiders/faq/) * [ Blog ](/blog/) * Categories * [ Configuration ](#configuration) * [ Demo ](#demo) * [ Usage ](#usage) * [ API ](#api) * [ Changelog ](#changelog) * [ License ](#license) # @capawesome/capacitor-torch[ΒΆ](#capawesomecapacitor-torch "Permanent link") Capacitor plugin for switching the flashlight on and off. [ ![Deliver Live Updates to your Capacitor app with Capawesome Cloud](../../assets/external/cloud.capawesome.io/assets/banners/cloud-build-and-deploy-capacitor-apps.69628c3f.png) ](https://cloud.capawesome.io/) ## Features[ΒΆ](#features "Permanent link") We are proud to offer one of the most complete and feature-rich Capacitor plugins for torch/flashlight control. Here are some of the key features: * πŸ–₯️ **Cross-platform**: Supports Android, iOS, and Web. * πŸ”¦ **Torch control**: Enable, disable, and toggle torch/flashlight. * βœ… **Availability check**: Check if torch is available on the device. * 🌐 **Web support**: Uses MediaStream API for web torch control. * πŸ” **Up-to-date**: Always supports the latest Capacitor version. Missing a feature? Just [open an issue](https://github.com/capawesome-team/capacitor-plugins/issues) and we'll take a look! ## Newsletter[ΒΆ](#newsletter "Permanent link") Stay up to date with the latest news and updates about the Capawesome, Capacitor, and Ionic ecosystem by subscribing to our [Capawesome Newsletter](https://cloud.capawesome.io/newsletter/). ## Compatibility[ΒΆ](#compatibility "Permanent link") | Plugin Version | Capacitor Version | Status | | -------------- | ----------------- | -------------- | | 8.x.x | \>=8.x.x | Active support | ## Installation[ΒΆ](#installation "Permanent link") You can use our **AI-Assisted Setup** to install the plugin. Add the [Capawesome Skills](https://github.com/capawesome-team/skills) to your AI tool using the following command: `[](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-0-1)npx skills add capawesome-team/skills --skill capacitor-plugins ` Then use the following prompt: `` [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-1-1) Use the `capacitor-plugins` skill from `capawesome-team/skills` to install the `@capawesome/capacitor-torch` plugin in my project. `` If you prefer **Manual Setup**, install the plugin by running the following commands and follow the platform-specific instructions below: `[](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-2-1)npm install @capawesome/capacitor-torch [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-2-2)npx cap sync ` ### Android[ΒΆ](#android "Permanent link") #### Permissions[ΒΆ](#permissions "Permanent link") This API requires the following permissions be added to your `AndroidManifest.xml` before the `application` tag: `[](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-3-1) [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-3-2) ` #### Variables[ΒΆ](#variables "Permanent link") If needed, you can define the following project variable in your app’s `variables.gradle` file to change the default version of the dependency: * `$androidxCameraCoreVersion` version of `androidx.camera:camera-core` (default: `1.5.2`) This can be useful if you encounter dependency conflicts with other plugins in your project. ## Configuration[ΒΆ](#configuration "Permanent link") No configuration required for this plugin. ## Demo[ΒΆ](#demo "Permanent link") A working example can be found here: [robingenz/capacitor-plugin-demo](https://github.com/robingenz/capacitor-plugin-demo) ## Usage[ΒΆ](#usage "Permanent link") `[](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-4-1)import { Torch } from '@capawesome/capacitor-torch'; [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-4-2) [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-4-3)const enable = async () => { [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-4-4) await Torch.enable(); [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-4-5)}; [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-4-6) [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-4-7)const disable = async () => { [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-4-8) await Torch.disable(); [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-4-9)}; [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-4-10) [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-4-11)const isAvailable = async () => { [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-4-12) const result = await Torch.isAvailable(); [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-4-13) return result.available; [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-4-14)}; [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-4-15) [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-4-16)const isEnabled = async () => { [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-4-17) const result = await Torch.isEnabled(); [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-4-18) return result.enabled; [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-4-19)}; [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-4-20) [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-4-21)const toggle = async () => { [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-4-22) await Torch.toggle(); [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-4-23)}; ` ## API[ΒΆ](#api "Permanent link") * [enable(...)](#enable) * [disable(...)](#disable) * [isAvailable()](#isavailable) * [isEnabled(...)](#isenabled) * [toggle(...)](#toggle) * [Interfaces](#interfaces) ### enable(...)[ΒΆ](#enable "Permanent link") `[](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-5-1)enable(options?: EnableOptions | undefined) => Promise ` Enable the torch. Only available on Android (SDK 23+), iOS and Web. | Param | Type | | ----------- | ------------------------------- | | **options** | [EnableOptions](#enableoptions) | **Since:** 6.0.0 --- ### disable(...)[ΒΆ](#disable "Permanent link") `[](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-6-1)disable(options?: DisableOptions | undefined) => Promise ` Disable the torch. Only available on Android (SDK 23+), iOS and Web. | Param | Type | | ----------- | --------------------------------- | | **options** | [DisableOptions](#disableoptions) | **Since:** 6.0.0 --- ### isAvailable()[ΒΆ](#isavailable "Permanent link") `[](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-7-1)isAvailable() => Promise ` Check if the torch is available. Only available on Android, iOS and Web. **Returns:** `Promise<[IsAvailableResult](#isavailableresult)>` **Since:** 6.0.0 --- ### isEnabled(...)[ΒΆ](#isenabled "Permanent link") `[](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-8-1)isEnabled(options?: IsEnabledOptions | undefined) => Promise ` Check if the torch is enabled. Only available on Android, iOS and Web. | Param | Type | | ----------- | ------------------------------------- | | **options** | [IsEnabledOptions](#isenabledoptions) | **Returns:** `Promise<[IsEnabledResult](#isenabledresult)>` **Since:** 6.0.0 --- ### toggle(...)[ΒΆ](#toggle "Permanent link") `[](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-9-1)toggle(options?: ToggleOptions | undefined) => Promise ` Toggle the torch. Only available on Android (SDK 23+), iOS and Web. | Param | Type | | ----------- | ------------------------------- | | **options** | [ToggleOptions](#toggleoptions) | **Since:** 6.0.0 --- ### Interfaces[ΒΆ](#interfaces "Permanent link") #### EnableOptions[ΒΆ](#enableoptions "Permanent link") | Prop | Type | Description | Since | | ---------- | ----------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----- | | **stream** | MediaStream | The stream of media to enable the torch on. **Attention**: The stream must have a video track. The facing mode of the video track must be the one that corresponds to the torch. Only available on Web. | 6.2.0 | #### DisableOptions[ΒΆ](#disableoptions "Permanent link") | Prop | Type | Description | Since | | ---------- | ----------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----- | | **stream** | MediaStream | The stream of media to disable the torch on. **Attention**: The stream must have a video track. The facing mode of the video track must be the one that corresponds to the torch. Only available on Web. | 6.2.0 | #### IsAvailableResult[ΒΆ](#isavailableresult "Permanent link") | Prop | Type | Description | Since | | ------------- | ------- | -------------------------------------- | ----- | | **available** | boolean | Whether the torch is available or not. | 6.0.0 | #### IsEnabledResult[ΒΆ](#isenabledresult "Permanent link") | Prop | Type | Description | Since | | ----------- | ------- | ------------------------------------ | ----- | | **enabled** | boolean | Whether the torch is enabled or not. | 6.0.0 | #### IsEnabledOptions[ΒΆ](#isenabledoptions "Permanent link") | Prop | Type | Description | Since | | ---------- | ----------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----- | | **stream** | MediaStream | The stream of media to check if the torch is enabled on. **Attention**: The stream must have a video track. The facing mode of the video track must be the one that corresponds to the torch. Only available on Web. | 6.2.0 | #### ToggleOptions[ΒΆ](#toggleoptions "Permanent link") | Prop | Type | Description | Since | | ---------- | ----------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----- | | **stream** | MediaStream | The stream of media to toggle the torch on. **Attention**: The stream must have a video track. The facing mode of the video track must be the one that corresponds to the torch. Only available on Web. | 6.2.0 | ## Changelog[ΒΆ](#changelog "Permanent link") See [CHANGELOG.md](https://github.com/capawesome-team/capacitor-plugins/blob/main/packages/torch/CHANGELOG.md). ## License[ΒΆ](#license "Permanent link") See [LICENSE](https://github.com/capawesome-team/capacitor-plugins/blob/main/packages/torch/LICENSE). 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