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# shouldPlaySound

A Boolean value that indicates whether you must play a sound manually.

```
var shouldPlaySound: Bool { get }
```

## Discussion

This property is `true` only when both of the following conditions are true:

1. A person performs an AirPod stem click.
2. You disable the default capture sound.

If this property is `false`, calling [`play(_:)`](/documentation/AVKit/AVCaptureEvent/play(_:)) has no effect. Omitting the sound when expected can significantly impact the user experience.

> Important: To use AirPods Camera Control, it must be available in your country or region. AirPods Camera Control is not currently available in the European Union.

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