# subscribe(to:componentType:_:) Subscribes to an event type, optionally limited to a specific component type for component events. ``` func subscribe(to event: E.Type, componentType: (any Component.Type)? = nil, _ handler: @escaping (E) -> Void) -> EventSubscription where E : Event ``` ## Parameters `event` The event type to subscribe to. For example, [`SceneEvents.Update`](/documentation/RealityKit/SceneEvents/Update) or [`ComponentEvents.DidActivate`](/documentation/RealityKit/ComponentEvents/DidActivate). `componentType` An optional component type to filter events to if the event is of the type [`ComponentEvents`](/documentation/RealityKit/ComponentEvents). Set to `nil` to listen for all events of the event type within the view content. `handler` A closure that runs when the `event` occurs. ## Return Value An object that represents the subscription to this event stream. ## Discussion Events you can subscribe to including scene updates, [`SceneEvents.Update`](/documentation/RealityKit/SceneEvents/Update), or when an animation ends, [`AnimationEvents.PlaybackCompleted`](/documentation/RealityKit/AnimationEvents/PlaybackCompleted). --- Copyright © 2026 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. | [Terms of Use](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/terms/site.html) | [Privacy Policy](https://www.apple.com/privacy/privacy-policy)