---
title: "deviceInquiryStarted(_:)"
framework: IOBluetooth
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Method
path: "iobluetooth/iobluetoothdeviceinquirydelegate/deviceinquirystarted(_:)"
---

# deviceInquiryStarted(_:)

## Declaration

```swift
optional func deviceInquiryStarted(_ sender: IOBluetoothDeviceInquiry!)
```

## Parameters

- `sender`: Inquiry object that sent this delegate message.

## Discussion

Discussion This message will be delivered when the inquiry actually starts. Since the inquiry could be throttled, this message may not be received immediately after called -start.