---
title: readingAvailable
framework: corenfc
role: symbol
role_heading: Type Property
path: corenfc/nfcreadersession-swift.class/readingavailable
---

# readingAvailable

A Boolean value that determines whether the device supports NFC tag reading.

## Declaration

```swift
class var readingAvailable: Bool { get }
```

## Discussion

Discussion Before creating a reader session, always check the readingAvailable property to determine whether the user’s device supports scanning for and detecting NFC tags.