Unable to Watch DRM-protected Content on Second Screen with Microsoft Edge
Are you trying to watch content from UK's Channel 4 on your primary monitor using Microsoft Edge, but encountering an error that says "can't watch"? You're not alone. This issue is related to Digital Rights Management (DRM) protection, which prevents the content from being played on a secondary screen.
What is DRM and why is it causing the issue?
DRM is a set of access control technologies for restricting the use and duplication of copyrighted works. It is used by streaming services to prevent unauthorized access and distribution of their content. In the case of Microsoft Edge, DRM protection is implemented through the PlayReady technology, which can prevent the content from being played on a secondary screen.
How to watch DRM-protected content on a secondary screen with Microsoft Edge?
Unfortunately, there is no official way to watch DRM-protected content on a secondary screen with Microsoft Edge. However, there are a few workarounds that you can try:
- Use a different browser: Some browsers, such as Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox, do not have the same restrictions as Microsoft Edge when it comes to DRM-protected content. You can try using one of these browsers to watch the content on your secondary screen.
- Use a casting device: You can use a casting device, such as a Chromecast or an Amazon Fire TV Stick, to stream the content from your primary screen to your secondary screen. This will bypass the DRM restrictions imposed by Microsoft Edge.
- Use a HDMI cable: You can connect your primary screen to your secondary screen using a HDMI cable. This will allow you to watch the content on your secondary screen, but it will also mirror the content on your primary screen.
References
- Protect media with PlayReady DRM
- Watch DRM-protected content in Microsoft Edge
- How to Watch DRM-Protected Content on a Second Monitor in Windows 10
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Please note that the above solutions are not guaranteed to work and may violate the terms of service of the streaming platform. It is recommended to check with the streaming service before attempting any of these workarounds.
In summary, the issue of being unable to watch DRM-protected content on a secondary screen with Microsoft Edge is caused by the PlayReady technology used by the browser to implement DRM protection. While there are workarounds to this issue, they may not be guaranteed to work and may violate the terms of service of the streaming platform. It is recommended to check with the streaming service before attempting any of these workarounds.