---
title: "init(contacts:)"
framework: intents
role: symbol
role_heading: Initializer
path: "intents/instartvideocallintent/init(contacts:)"
---

# init(contacts:)

Initializes the start video call intent object with the specified contacts.

## Declaration

```swift
init(contacts: [INPerson]?)
```

## Parameters

- `contacts`: An array of doc://com.apple.sirikit/documentation/Intents/INPerson objects representing the users to call.

## Return Value

Return Value An initialized intent or nil if the object could not be created.

## Discussion

Discussion Normally, you don’t create instances of this class yourself. Instead, Siri creates instances when the user asks to place a video call to another user. However, you can use this method during testing to create intent objects in order to validate your intent handling code paths.