---
title: stop()
framework: IOBluetooth
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Method
path: iobluetooth/iobluetoothdeviceinquiry/stop()
---

# stop()

Halts the inquiry object. Could either stop the search for new devices, or the updating of found device names.

## Declaration

```swift
func stop() -> IOReturn
```

## Return Value

Return Value Returns kIOReturnSuccess if the inquiry is successfully stopped. Returns kIOReturnNotPermitted if the inquiry object is already stopped. May return other IOReturn values, as appropriate.