---
title: shouldPlaySound
framework: avkit
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Property
path: avkit/avcaptureevent/shouldplaysound
---

# shouldPlaySound

A Boolean value that indicates whether you must play a sound manually.

## Declaration

```swift
var shouldPlaySound: Bool { get }
```

## Discussion

Discussion This property is true only when both of the following conditions are true: A person performs an AirPod stem click. You disable the default capture sound. If this property is false, calling play(_:) has no effect. Omitting the sound when expected can significantly impact the user experience. important: To use AirPods Camera Control, it must be available in your country or region. AirPods Camera Control is not currently available in the European Union.

## See Also

### Playing a sound

- [play(_:)](avkit/avcaptureevent/play(_:).md)