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What device? Considering smart tvs want to support streaming apps, including YouTube which has content that always requires DRM, supporting L1 DRM is a priority and should practically already be on every device.


Any device. DRM support != seamless user experience.

A cryptic DRM error message pops up on the screen and you have to do things like

- restart your device

- reinstall an app

- unplug the HDMI cable and plug it back in

- factory reset your device

- email support (of the device vendor or the app developer? who is responsible?)

This absolutely does affect the user experience. Only a six-figure salary in DRM implementation would make me think otherwise.




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