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# authorizedToStartStream(for:)

Determines whether to authorize an app to use this stream.

```
func authorizedToStartStream(for client: CMIOExtensionClient) -> Bool
```

## Parameters

`client`

The client with authorization to check.

## Return Value

<doc://com.apple.documentation/documentation/Swift/true> if you authorize the app; otherwise, <doc://com.apple.documentation/documentation/Swift/false>.

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