Segmenting Event Data by Mobile and Tablet Screens
How can I breakdown an event into events coming from mobile devices vs tablets? Can I use screen height or width?
How can I breakdown an event into events coming from mobile devices vs tablets? Can I use screen height or width?
Yes, you can breakdown events in Mixpanel by device type (mobile vs tablet) using several approaches.
Using Breakdowns with Device Properties
Mixpanel automatically collects several properties that can help you distinguish between device types: 1. Using the $device property: Mixpanel's JavaScript SDK automatically collects the $device property which identifies the event sender's device type for mobile web users. You can use this as a breakdown to separate mobile devices from tablets.
Mixpanel Default Properties2. Using screen dimensions: Yes, you can use screen height and width to differentiate between device types. Mixpanel automatically collects:
- $screen_height: The height of the device screen in pixels/points
- $screen_width: The width of the device screen in pixels/points
These properties are collected across JavaScript, Android, iOS, and Unity SDKs. Mixpanel Default Properties
How to Apply the Breakdown
To apply a breakdown by device type: 1. In your report (Insights, Funnels, Flows, etc.), click the Breakdown button
2. Select the property you want to use ($device, $screen_width, or $screen_height)
3. The report will then segment your data by the selected property valuesAs explained in the Mixpanel documentation: "Breakdown groups the results of your metrics in Insights, Funnels, Flows, or Retention reports by a property or cohort, allowing you to examine which properties or cohorts have a significant impact on your query."
Mixpanel Reports OverviewFor a visual guide on using breakdowns versus filters, you might want to check out Mixpanel's YouTube tutorial: Learn to Use Mixpanel: Breakdowns vs. Filters
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