createSession()

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The MediaKeys.createSession() method returns a new MediaKeySession object, which represents a context for message exchange with a content decryption module (CDM).

Syntax

​var mediaKeySessionObject = MediaKeys.createSession([MediaKeySessionType]);

Specifications

Specification Status Comment
Encrypted Media Extensions
The definition of 'createSession()' 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 Not supported 43.0 ? ? ? ? ? 42.0

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