---
title: type
framework: AVFoundation
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Property
platforms: [iOS 26.0+, iPadOS 26.0+, Mac Catalyst 26.0+, macOS 26.0+, tvOS 26.0+]
path: avfoundation/avcapturetimecode/source/type
---

# type

The type of timecode source.

## Declaration

```swift
var type: AVCaptureTimecode.SourceType { get }
```

## Discussion

Discussion Indicates the type of timecode source, represented as a value from the AVCaptureTimecodeSynchronizationSourceType enum. This helps you identify the source for specific synchronization use cases, such as frame counter, real-time clock, MIDI, or HID.

## See Also

### Inspecting the source

- [displayName](avfoundation/avcapturetimecode/source/displayname.md)
- [uuid](avfoundation/avcapturetimecode/source/uuid.md)