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# send(message:)

Sends a message to the paired accessory.

```
func send(message: AccessoryMessage) async throws
```

## Parameters

`message`

The message to send to the accessory.

## Discussion

Create an <doc://com.apple.documentation/documentation/AccessoryTransportExtension/AccessoryMessage> containing your notification data and send it to your accessory. The system encrypts the message before delivering it to the transport extension for transmission.

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