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# startSearchingForUnconfiguredAccessories(matching:)

Starts the search for unconfigured accessories that match the specified predicate.

```
func startSearchingForUnconfiguredAccessories(matching predicate: NSPredicate?)
```

## Parameters

`predicate`

The desired filter for unconfigured accessory results conforming to the [`EAWiFiUnconfiguredAccessoryBrowserDelegate`](/documentation/ExternalAccessory/EAWiFiUnconfiguredAccessoryBrowserDelegate) protocol.

## Discussion

This method starts a Wi-Fi scan for unconfigured accessories. Note that searching is a power and resource intensive process and must only be used when actively searching for accessories. As soon as the desired accessories have been located, you should immediately stop a search.

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