---
title: "init(playerItem:)"
framework: avfoundation
role: symbol
role_heading: Initializer
path: "avfoundation/avsynchronizedlayer/init(playeritem:)"
---

# init(playerItem:)

Creates a new synchronized layer with timing synchronized with a given player item.

## Declaration

```swift
init(playerItem: AVPlayerItem)
```

## Parameters

- `playerItem`: A player item.

## Return Value

Return Value A new synchronized layer with timing synchronized with playerItem.