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# default

Returns the singleton session object for the current device.

```
class var `default`: WCSession { get }
```

## Return Value

The session object for the current device.

## Discussion

Call the [`isSupported()`](/documentation/WatchConnectivity/WCSession/isSupported()) method before calling this method to make sure you can use session objects for communication.

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