C# .NET Checking if browser is mobile - what is the most reliable way?

Question

I know I can use Request.Browser.IsMobileDevice.

But does anyone know how it works, and if it is reliable and up to date?

Thanks!

Answer 1

You are looking for this. Put it in a folder in the App_Browsers folder. http://mdbf.codeplex.com/

Answer 2

If you're going to use the latest and greatest features available you should take a look into the IE9 demo for Media Queries to make your decision by checking the current screen resolution.

Answer 3

This question needed some 2018 love. Try this.

if(Request.Browser.IsMobileDevice){
// do something
}

You shouldn't need any @using statements for this, but if you did Intellisense would you tell and help you add it with a click.

Answer 4

And if you need some more advance and mature, then try WURFL.

Answer 5

You need to regularly update BrowserCaps to keep it up-to-date.

http://www.asp.net/mobile/device-updates/instructions/

Note: (Aug 25 2012) apparently the page has been removed.