What is hdcp?

My Apple TV says it’s not compatible, I need HDCP cable?

Apple TV 3, 8

Posted on Jul 5, 2020 10:38 AM

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Posted on Jul 5, 2020 11:11 AM

HDCP is an encryption method for (mainly) HDMI, for commercial content that requests HDCP for their content.

HDCP requires an end-to-end (from decoder to screen) secure digital signal, that can’t be captured or converted.

HDCP will not work with analog converters.

HDCP is not a feature of the HDMI cable. All HDMI cables support HDCP. HDCP is a feature of the devices.

HDCP requires that all devices in between decoder (Apple TV) and screen (TV) also support HDCP.


Please describe your setup for further assistance.

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Jul 5, 2020 11:11 AM in response to Jim Tifft

HDCP is an encryption method for (mainly) HDMI, for commercial content that requests HDCP for their content.

HDCP requires an end-to-end (from decoder to screen) secure digital signal, that can’t be captured or converted.

HDCP will not work with analog converters.

HDCP is not a feature of the HDMI cable. All HDMI cables support HDCP. HDCP is a feature of the devices.

HDCP requires that all devices in between decoder (Apple TV) and screen (TV) also support HDCP.


Please describe your setup for further assistance.

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