This is an experimental technology
Because this technology's specification has not stabilized, check the compatibility table for the proper prefixes to use 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 spec changes.
The RTCPeerConnection.addStream() method adds a MediaStream as a local source of audio or video. If the negotiation already happened, a new one will be needed for the remote peer to be able to use it.
If the signalingState is set to "closed", an InvalidStateError is raised. If the signalingState is set to "stable", the event negotiationneeded is sent on the RTCPeerConnection.
Syntax
pc.addStream(mediaStream);
There is no return value for this method.
Parameters
- mediaStream
- Is a
MediaStreamis the stream to add.
Example
navigator.getUserMedia({video:true, audio:true}, function(stream) {
var pc = new RTCPeerConnection();
pc.addStream(stream);
});
Specifications
| Specification | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| WebRTC 1.0: Real-time Communication Between Browser The definition of 'RTCPeerConnection.addStream()' in that specification. |
Working Draft | Initial specification. |
Browser compatibility
| Feature | Chrome | Firefox (Gecko) | Internet Explorer | Opera | Safari |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | (Yes) [1] | (Yes) [1] | Not supported | (Yes) | ? |
| Feature | Android | Chrome for Android | Firefox Mobile (Gecko) | IE Mobile | Opera Mobile | Safari Mobile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | ? | ? | ? | Not supported | ? | ? |
[1] Though this property is not prefixed, the interface it belongs to is.