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# setMovieURL(_:)

Sets the URL of the movie to play.

```
func setMovieURL(_ URL: URL)
```

## Parameters

`URL`

The URL of the movie to play. The URL must be a file-based URL that refers to a movie or audio file in the appropriate format.

    The URL must be in a shared location that can be accessed by both the Watch app interface and the WatchKit extension. For more information, see     [Sharing Data](https://developer.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/General/Conceptual/WatchKitProgrammingGuide/SharingData.html#//apple_ref/doc/uid/TP40014969-CH29)     in     [App Programming Guide for watchOS](https://developer.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/General/Conceptual/WatchKitProgrammingGuide/index.html#//apple_ref/doc/uid/TP40014969)    .

## Discussion

Movies must be local to the device before playback begins. If you specify a URL that is on a remote server, Apple Watch downloads the movie before playing it.

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