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# payload

The payload to use for accessory setup.

```
@NSCopying var payload: HMAccessorySetupPayload? { get set }
```

## Discussion

See [`HMAccessorySetupPayload`](/documentation/HomeKit/HMAccessorySetupPayload) for more information.

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