---
title: buffering
framework: AVKit
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Property
path: avkit/avinterfaceplaybackcontrollable/buffering
---

# buffering

Indicates whether the media source is currently buffering content. Returns YES when the source is loading data and cannot immediately continue playback. Must be key-value observable.

## Declaration

```occ
@property (nonatomic, readonly, getter=isBuffering) BOOL buffering;
```