---
title: current
framework: uikit
role: symbol
role_heading: Type Property
path: uikit/uidevice/current
---

# current

An object that represents the current device.

## Declaration

```swift
class var current: UIDevice { get }
```

## Return Value

Return Value A singleton object that represents the current device.

## Discussion

Discussion You access the properties of the returned UIDevice instance to obtain information about the device. You must instantiate the UIDevice instance before registering to receive device notifications.