---
title: GetStartingChannel
framework: VideoDriverKit
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Method
platforms: [driverkit 27.0+]
path: videodriverkit/iouservideostream/getstartingchannel
---

# GetStartingChannel

Gets the starting channel of the stream.

## Declaration

```occ
uint32_t GetStartingChannel();
```

## Return Value

Return Value The starting channel of the stream.

## Discussion

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

## See Also

### Working with channels

- [SetStartingChannel](videodriverkit/iouservideostream/setstartingchannel.md)