MediaKeySystemAccess

This is an experimental technology
Check the Browser compatibility table carefully before using this in production.

The MediaKeySystemAccess interface of the EncryptedMediaExtensions API provides access to a Key System for decryption and/or a content protection provider. You can request an instance of this object using the Navigator.requestMediaKeySystemAccess() method.

Properties

MediaKeySystemAccess.keySystem Read only
Returns a DOMString identifying the key system being used.

Methods

MediaKeySystemAccess.createMediaKeys()
Returns a Promise that resolves to a new MediaKeys object.
MediaKeySystemAccess.getConfiguration()
Returns a MediaKeySystemConfiguration object with the supported combination of configuration options.

Specifications

Specification Status Comment
Encrypted Media Extensions
The definition of 'MediaKeySystemAccess' in that specification.
Recommendation Initial definition.

Browser compatibility

DesktopMobile
ChromeEdgeFirefoxInternet ExplorerOperaSafariAndroid webviewChrome for AndroidFirefox for AndroidOpera for AndroidSafari on iOSSamsung Internet
MediaKeySystemAccess
Experimental
Chrome Full support 42Edge Full support ≤18Firefox Full support YesIE ? Opera Full support YesSafari ? WebView Android Full support 43Chrome Android Full support 42Firefox Android Full support YesOpera Android Full support YesSafari iOS ? Samsung Internet Android Full support 4.0
createMediaKeys
Experimental
Chrome Full support 42Edge Full support 13Firefox Full support YesIE ? Opera Full support YesSafari ? WebView Android Full support 43Chrome Android Full support 42Firefox Android Full support YesOpera Android Full support YesSafari iOS ? Samsung Internet Android Full support 4.0
getConfiguration
Experimental
Chrome Full support 42Edge Full support 13Firefox Full support YesIE ? Opera Full support YesSafari ? WebView Android Full support 43Chrome Android Full support 42Firefox Android Full support YesOpera Android Full support YesSafari iOS ? Samsung Internet Android Full support 4.0
keySystem
Experimental
Chrome Full support 42Edge Full support 13Firefox Full support YesIE ? Opera Full support YesSafari ? WebView Android Full support 43Chrome Android Full support 42Firefox Android Full support YesOpera Android Full support YesSafari iOS ? Samsung Internet Android Full support 4.0

Legend

Full support
Full support
Compatibility unknown
Compatibility unknown
Experimental. Expect behavior to change in the future.
Experimental. Expect behavior to change in the future.