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# init(characteristic:targetValue:)

Initialize a characteristic write action with a specified characteristic and target value.

```
init(characteristic: HMCharacteristic, targetValue: TargetValueType)
```

## Parameters

`characteristic`

The characteristic.

`targetValue`

The target value for the characteristic.

## Return Value

A newly initialized characteristic write action object with the specified characteristic and target value.

## See Also

  [HomeKit Developer Guide](https://developer.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/NetworkingInternet/Conceptual/HomeKitDeveloperGuide/Introduction/Introduction.html#//apple_ref/doc/uid/TP40015050)


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