---
title: start()
framework: Media Setup
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Method
platforms: [iOS 14.0+, iPadOS 14.0+, Mac Catalyst 14.0+, visionOS 1.0+]
path: mediasetup/mssetupsession/start()
---

# start()

Initiates the service configuration process and sends the account details of the streaming media service to the user’s HomePod speakers.

## Declaration

```swift
func start() throws
```

## See Also

### Presenting the Configuration View

- [presentationContext](mediasetup/mssetupsession/presentationcontext.md)
- [MSAuthenticationPresentationContext](mediasetup/msauthenticationpresentationcontext.md)