PlayReady SL3000
SL3000 is a hardware-backed security requirement on supported devices. It is not a universal Windows or Edge capability.
6.0PlayReady DRM
PlayReady DRM Licensing for Windows and Supported TVs
Connect compatible Windows, television, and licensed embedded clients to DRM-X PlayReady licensing. Apply license duration, security-level, output-protection, and quality-tier policies for the actual client and display path.
01 / DRM-X 6.0
PlayReady DRM licensing for supported clients
Use PlayReady with compatible Windows configurations, televisions, and licensed embedded clients. Browser version, TV model, firmware, codec, and output path affect support.
02 / DRM-X 6.0
Package and license alignment
CENC and CBCS support varies by player and platform. Test the actual packaging profile rather than assuming both modes are interchangeable.
- Prepare compatible media with matching initialization data and key IDs.
- Your backend verifies access and selects the license policy.
- The player creates the native PlayReady challenge and sends it through the authorized route.
- The device processes the license and applies its supported restrictions.
03 / DRM-X 6.0
Hardware-backed DRM and output protection
HDCP and external displays
Output policies can require a protected connection to an external display. A cable, adapter, receiver, or display that fails the requirement may prevent playback.
Complete playback configuration
Qualify the OEM hardware, secure decoder, operating system, codec, and display path together. A DRM logo does not establish UHD acceptance.
04 / DRM-X 6.0
Multi-key encryption and device-appropriate quality
Use separate audio and video quality-tier keys where required. The license policy can allow a lower rendition while withholding keys for a tier whose security requirements are not met.
05 / DRM-X 6.0
Offline and embedded projects
PlayReady offline licensing and embedded deployment require separate qualification, provider permissions, and an agreed integration scope. They are not presented as a general DRM-X offline SDK release.
Questions
Common questions
Can PlayReady and Widevine use one customer access system?
Yes. Your backend can check the same viewing rights and select the appropriate DRM package and license configuration for the device.
Does every Windows or Edge device support SL3000?
No. Hardware-backed security depends on the complete OEM and playback configuration.
Can every television use this integration?
No. Confirm the exact TV model, firmware, native player API, encryption profile, and output requirements.
Your next step
Start a PlayReady integration
Use the relevant guide or contact our team to plan your supported workflow.