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# recentAccessDate()

Returns the date/time of the most recent access of the target device.

```
func recentAccessDate() -> Date!
```

## Return Value

Returns the date/time of the most recent access of the target device. If the device has not been accessed, nil is returned.

## Discussion

This is the date that -recentDevices uses to sort its list of the most recently accessed devices.

NOTE: This method is only available in macOS 10.2.4 (Bluetooth v1.1) or later.

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