Meta Quest with Widevine Level 1 DRM Support
Widevine Level 1 DRM for Meta Quest Unity Applications
Content protection is mandatory for the distribution of premium video content, and it has been widely applied in the form of Digital Rights Management (DRM) in the OTT industry. Widevine is the most popular DRM solution around the globe, and Level 1 is the maximal level of content protection secured by Widevine technology.
We’ve partnered with Google Widevine and Meta to support inside our Unity Video Player SDK Widevine DRM Level 1 protected content. You will now be able to play up to 8K video content on Meta Quest with the highest level of content protection, both live and VOD, in HLS and DASH formats.
HISPlayer Unity Video Player for Meta Quest
Unity is the most popular game engine and real-time 3D (RT3D) content development platform for games, metaverses, and VR/AR/MR apps. HISPlayer advanced XR video streaming player allows you to play premium video with DRM content protection inside Unity games and XR apps, Meta Quest (Oculus Quest) being one of the most popular devices for those Unity use cases. By supporting Widevine L1 on Quest, all the premium video content from the OTT industry can now be played right away inside XR apps on Meta Quest.
Furthermore, HISPlayer is designed for seamless VFX and lighting integration for interactivity and immersive experiences.
What is Widevine L1 DRM?
Widevine security L1 is the most secure level of protection that Google Widevine offers. It ensures that content, particularly premium HD or 8K UHD video, is decrypted and processed entirely within the hardware’s secure area (TEE). This prevents unauthorized copying or hacking, providing the highest level of content protection. Moreover, Widevine is one of the most widely adopted DRM systems, used by major content owners and streaming services like Netflix, Disney+, NBCUniversal, and Amazon Prime Video.