MediaKeys

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This is an experimental technology
Because this technology's specification has not stabilized, check the compatibility table for usage in various browsers. Also note that the syntax and behavior of an experimental technology is subject to change in future versions of browsers as the specification changes.

The MediaKeys interface of EncryptedMediaExtensions API the represents a set of keys that an associated HTMLMediaElement can use for decryption of media data during playback.

Properties

None.

Methods

MediaKeys.createSession()
Returns a new MediaKeySession object, which represents a context for message exchange with a content decryption module (CDM).
MediaKeys.setServerCertificate()
Returns a Promise to a server certificate to be used to encrypt messages to the license server.

Examples

//TBD

Specifications

Specification Status Comment
Encrypted Media Extensions
The definition of 'MediaKeys' in that specification.
Working Draft Initial definition.

Browser compatibility

Feature Chrome Firefox (Gecko) Internet Explorer Opera Safari (WebKit)
Basic support 42.0 ? ? ? ?
Feature Android Android Webview Firefox Mobile (Gecko) Firefox OS IE Mobile Opera Mobile Safari Mobile Chrome for Android
Basic support No support 43.0 ? ? ? ? ? 42.0

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