createSession()

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

Syntax

JavaScript
​var <var>mediaKeySessionObject</var> = MediaKeys.createSession(<var>[MediaKeySessionType]</var>);

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

License

© 2016 Mozilla Contributors
Licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License v2.5 or later.
https://developer.mozilla.org/en-us/docs/web/api/mediakeys/createsession

API createSession EncryptedMediaExtensions Experimental Media MediaKeys Method Reference