message

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

The MediaKeyMessageEvent.message read-only property returns an ArrayBuffer with a message from the content decryption module. Messages vary by key system.

Syntax

var messageType = mediaKeyMessageEvent.messageType;

Specifications

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

Browser compatibility

DesktopMobile
ChromeEdgeFirefoxInternet ExplorerOperaSafariAndroid webviewChrome for AndroidFirefox for AndroidOpera for AndroidSafari on iOSSamsung Internet
message
Experimental
Chrome Full support 42Edge Full support 13Firefox Full support YesIE ? Opera Full support YesSafari ? WebView Android No support NoChrome 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
No support
No support
Compatibility unknown
Compatibility unknown
Experimental. Expect behavior to change in the future.
Experimental. Expect behavior to change in the future.