RTCDataChannelEvent

This is an experimental technology
Because this technology's specification has not stabilized, check the compatibility table for usage in various browsers. Also note that the syntax and behavior of an experimental technology is subject to change in future versions of browsers as the specification changes.

The RTCDataChannelEvent() constructor returns a new RTCDataChannelEvent object, which represents a datachannel event. These events sent to an RTCPeerConnection when its remote peer is asking to open an RTCDataChannel between the two peers.

You will rarely if ever construct an RTCDataChannelEvent by hand; instead, the WebRTC layer will generate and deliver them to you at the appropriate time. Just listen for the datachannel event and when you receive it, use the RTCDataChannelEvent.channel property to gain access to the data channel which has been opened.

Constructor

RTCDataChannelEvent()
The RTCDataChannelEvent() constructor creates a new RTCDataChannelEvent.

Properties

Also inherits properties from: Event

channel Read only
The read-only property RTCDataChannelEvent.channel returns the RTCDataChannel associated with the event.

Methods

This interface has no methods, but inherits methods from: Event

Specifications

Specification Status Comment
WebRTC 1.0: Real-time Communication Between Browser
The definition of 'RTCPeerConnection()' in that specification.
Working Draft Initial definition.

Browser compatibility

Feature Chrome Firefox (Gecko) Internet Explorer Opera Safari (WebKit)
Basic support (Yes) 22 (22) ? ? ?
Feature Android Android Webview Firefox Mobile (Gecko) Firefox OS IE Mobile Opera Mobile Safari Mobile Chrome for Android
Basic support No support No support 24.0 (24) ? ? ? ? (Yes)

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Examples

In this example, the datachannel event handler is set up to save the data channel reference and set up handlers for the events which need to be monitored. The channel property provides the RTCDataChannel representing the connection to the other peer.

pc.ondatachannel = function(event) {
  inboundDataChannel = event.channel;
  inboundDataChannel.onmessage = handleIncomingMessage;
  inboundDataChannel.onopen = handleChannelOpen;
  inboundDataChannel.onclose = handleChannelClose;
}

See A simple RTCDataChannel sample for another, more complete, example of how to use data channels.

Specifications

Specification Status Comment
WebRTC 1.0: Real-time Communication Between Browser
The definition of 'RTCDataChannelEvent' in that specification.
Working Draft Initial definition.

Browser compatibility

Feature Chrome Firefox (Gecko) Internet Explorer Opera Safari
Basic support (Yes) 22 (22) No support (Yes) ?
Feature Android Chrome for Android Firefox Mobile (Gecko) IE Mobile Opera Mobile Safari Mobile Chrome for Android
Basic support No support 28 [1] 22.0 (22) No support No support No support (Yes)

[1] WebRTC, including RTCDataChannel, was introduced in Chrome 28 for Android behind a flag, and enabled by default starting in Chrome 29 for Android.

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