---
title: startStream
framework: kernel
role: pseudoSymbol
path: kernel/iovideodevice/1809424-startstream
---

# startStream

Start sending data on a stream.

## Declaration

```occ
virtual IOReturn startStream(
 IOVideoStream *stream); 
```

## Return Value

Return Value Returns kIOReturnSuccess if the stream was successfully started.

## Overview

Overview This must be implemented by a subclass.

## See Also

### Miscellaneous

- [getStream](kernel/iovideodevice/1809409-getstream.md)
- [getStreamCount](kernel/iovideodevice/1809412-getstreamcount.md)
- [newUserClient](kernel/iovideodevice/1809416-newuserclient.md)
- [setStreamMode](kernel/iovideodevice/1809422-setstreammode.md)
- [stopStream](kernel/iovideodevice/1809428-stopstream.md)
- [suspendStream](kernel/iovideodevice/1809431-suspendstream.md)