---
title: default()
framework: mediaplayer
role: symbol
role_heading: Type Method
path: mediaplayer/mpnowplayinginfocenter/default()
---

# default()

Returns the singleton Now Playing info center.

## Declaration

```swift
class func `default`() -> MPNowPlayingInfoCenter
```

## Return Value

Return Value The now playing info center singleton.

## Discussion

Discussion The default now playing info center holds Now Playing information for the app that’s designated to receive remote control events. For information on how to configure your app to receive remote control events, see Handling external player events notifications.

## See Also

### Working with the default Now Playing info center

- [nowPlayingInfo](mediaplayer/mpnowplayinginfocenter/nowplayinginfo.md)
- [MPNowPlayingInfoMediaType](mediaplayer/mpnowplayinginfomediatype.md)
- [supportedAnimatedArtworkKeys](mediaplayer/mpnowplayinginfocenter/supportedanimatedartworkkeys.md)