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drm [2020/06/30 00:33] – ↷ Page moved and renamed from troubleshooting:requirements_to_playback_drm-restricted_channels to drm nedsdrm [2023/08/11 04:27] (current) – neds
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-====== Requirements to playback DRM-restricted channels in the HDHomeRun app ======+====== Requirements to playback CableCARD DRM-restricted channels in the HDHomeRun app ======
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-<lead>US cable companies may mark some or all channels as requiring a protected path to the TV or monitor. Channels that are copy protected by the cable provider (indicated by the DRM mark) can only be accessed by hardware/software that supports industry-approved protection.</lead>+<lead>US cable companies using CableCARD may mark some or all channels as requiring a protected path to the TV or monitor. Channels that are copy protected by the cable provider (indicated by the DRM mark) can only be accessed by hardware/software that supports industry-approved protection.</lead> 
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 +This page only applies to CableCARD DRM on the HDHomeRun PRIME.
  
 ==== Xbox One ==== ==== Xbox One ====
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 Protected channels can be viewed on Windows 10 systems if the following requirements are met: Protected channels can be viewed on Windows 10 systems if the following requirements are met:
-  * Windows 10 Creators Edition or newer (Build 14946 or newer).+  * Windows 10 with the Creators Update or newer (Build 14946 or newer).
   * Microsoft MPEG2 Video Extension installed. The HDHomeRun app will prompt to install.   * Microsoft MPEG2 Video Extension installed. The HDHomeRun app will prompt to install.
   * System uses UEFI boot or has a TPM. Most modern systems use UEFI boot and meet this requirement.   * System uses UEFI boot or has a TPM. Most modern systems use UEFI boot and meet this requirement.
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 Protected channels can be viewed on Android devices that meet the following requirements: Protected channels can be viewed on Android devices that meet the following requirements:
   * The Android device must be Play Protect certified: https://support.google.com/googleplay/answer/7165974?hl=en   * The Android device must be Play Protect certified: https://support.google.com/googleplay/answer/7165974?hl=en
-  * Location permission must be granted to the HDHomeRun app in the Android TV settings.+  * Location permission must be granted to the HDHomeRun app in the Android settings. 
 +      - Go into your main app view (the "App Drawer" that shows all installed apps) 
 +      - Go to the HDHomeRun app icon and press-and-hold until a menu pops open 
 +      - Select the option for "Info" 
 +      - Scroll down and select "Permissions" 
 +      - Make sure that the permissions for "Location" is turned on (the slider icon should be blue). Note that the HDHomeRun app does not actually need or use your specific location, but this setting is needed for the HDHomeRun app to see if secure wifi is being used or not.
   * Wifi must be turned on even if it is not being used, and the device is connecting through a wired ethernet connection, due to how Android handles location data.   * Wifi must be turned on even if it is not being used, and the device is connecting through a wired ethernet connection, due to how Android handles location data.
   * If an external screen is attached it must support HDCP.   * If an external screen is attached it must support HDCP.
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 ===== Other platforms ===== ===== Other platforms =====
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-Outside of the official [[:app|HDHomeRun app]], this includes running Windows Media Center, a media center extender linked to such a PC, some Samsung smart TVs, or a Playstation 3. Other hardware/software that does not support protection (including most DLNA device, Kodi, VLC, Plex, etc.) can only access the unprotected channels. +Outside of the official [[:app|HDHomeRun app]], this includes running Windows Media Center, a media center extender linked to such a PC, some Samsung smart TVs, or a Playstation 3. Other hardware/software that does not support protection (including most DLNA device, VLC, Plex, etc.) can only access the unprotected channels. 
  
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 {{tag>troubleshooting prime DRM app}} {{tag>troubleshooting prime DRM app}}
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