Netflix and Widevine on projectors
The DRM security level. L1 means hardware-backed decryption, which streaming services need for HD and 4K.
- Standard
- Google Widevine
- ISO 21118
- Extension
How to compare it
Widevine DRM level
L3 devices are typically capped at SD by major services. An L1 check app shows the level instantly.
Marketing traps
- Widevine DRM level: '4K streaming' on an L3 device is not possible from the big services.
Terms on this page
Native Netflix ⚠
Netflix certification is the #1 smart-projector question. Netflix's own help page says the app "only works on projectors made by brands that have partnered with us" (it lists Samsung, LG, Xiaomi, XGIMI, Nebula, Dangbei, Wanbo and others), and that 4K is only on select Samsung, LG and Xiaomi projectors. Many Android projectors lack native Netflix, and some only provide it through a bundled dongle. ⚖ smart.netflix = native | dongle | none, smart.netflix_max_res, smart.netflix_hdr
Streaming DRM (Widevine L1)
Netflix requires Widevine L1 for HD on Android devices. Other services have similar rules, but we haven't verified each one, so we record the level and the actual max resolution per service. ⚖ smart.widevine_level