---
title: GetName
framework: VideoDriverKit
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Method
platforms: [driverkit 27.0+]
path: videodriverkit/iouservideoobject/getname
---

# GetName

Gets the name of the video object.

## Declaration

```occ
OSSharedPtr<OSString> GetName();
```

## Return Value

Return Value The video object’s name.

## Discussion

Discussion The object’s work queue synchronizes access to the value.

## See Also

### Working with object names

- [SetName](videodriverkit/iouservideoobject/setname.md)