+/**
+ * GST_ELEMENT_FACTORY_KLASS_HARDWARE:
+ *
+ * Elements interacting with hardware devices should specify this classifier in
+ * their metadata. You may need to put the element in "READY" state to test if
+ * the hardware is present in the system.
+ *
+ * Since: 1.16
+ */
+#define GST_ELEMENT_FACTORY_KLASS_HARDWARE "Hardware"
+