# Adjustments to Device Categorization Logic — Amplitude Changelog

Device Category is a new out-of-the-box (OOTB) derived property that automatically classifies user traffic by Desktop, Mobile, Tablet, TV/Console, and Other. This unlocks powerful data to help your team optimize product experiences and meet your users on their device of choice.

Source: https://amplitude.com/en-us/releases/device-categorization-logic

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AnalyticsJul 29, 2025

# Adjustments to Device Categorization Logic

Device Category is a new out-of-the-box (OOTB) derived property that automatically classifies user traffic by Desktop, Mobile, Tablet, TV/Console, and Other. This unlocks powerful data to help your team optimize product experiences and meet your users on their device of choice.

## What it is

Device Category is a new out-of-the-box (OOTB) derived property that automatically classifies user traffic by Desktop, Mobile, Tablet, TV/Console, and Other. This unlocks powerful data to help your team optimize product experiences and meet your users on their device of choice.

This Autocapture enhancement is hard-coded into Taxonomy Management Service and requires no additional setup for new or existing users – just deeper insights, right out of the box!

Access this feature via Data > Properties > Derived > Device Category.

Availability: All customers on all plans.

Release details

- Release ID

  device-categorization-logic

- Shipped

  Jul 29, 2025

- Area

  Analytics

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