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.
A datachannel event informs the target, a RTCPeerConnection object, that a RTCDataChannel has been added to this connection, in response to the other peer creating a data channel.
An event handler for this event can be added via the RTCPeerConnection.ondatachannel property.
General info
- Specification
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WebRTC 1.0: Real-time Communication Between Browser
The definition of 'datachannel' in that specification. - Interface
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RTCDataChannelEvent - Bubbles
- No
- Cancelable
- No
- Target
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RTCPeerConnection - Default Action
- None
Properties
A RTCDataChannelEvent being an Event, this event also implements these properties.
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channelRead only -
Is the
RTCDataChannelcontaining the data channel association with the event.
Methods
A RTCDataChannelEvent being an Event, this event also implements these properties. There is no specific RTCDataChannelEvent method.
Related Events
- none
Specifications
| Specification | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| WebRTC 1.0: Real-time Communication Between Browser The definition of 'datachannel' in that specification. |
Working Draft |
Browser compatibility
| Feature | Chrome | Firefox (Gecko) | Internet Explorer | Opera | Safari |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | (Yes) | (Yes) | Not supported | (Yes) | ? |
| Feature | Android | Chrome for Android | Firefox Mobile (Gecko) | IE Mobile | Opera Mobile | Safari Mobile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | ? | ? | ? | Not supported | ? | ? |