---
name: "al_is_haptic_installed"
section: "3"
platform: "linux"
package: "allegro"
version: "5.2.11.3-2"
release: "Arch Linux 2026-11-01"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/al_is_haptic_installed"
---

# al\_is\_haptic\_installed(3)

Allegro 5 API

## NAME

al\_is\_haptic\_installed - Allegro 5 API

## SYNOPSIS

-

  ```
  #include <allegro5/allegro.h>
  bool al_is_haptic_installed(void)
  ```

## DESCRIPTION

Returns true if the haptic device subsystem is installed, false if not.

## SINCE

5\.1.8

*\[Unstable API\]:* Perhaps could be simplified due to limited support for all the exposed features across all of the platforms. Awaiting feedback from users.