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# soundName

The name of the sound file to play when a notification arrives.

```
var soundName: String? { get }
```

## Discussion

The system uses this property’s value to locate a sound file in the app’s bundle. The sound plays when the system receives a push notification. If the system can’t find the specified file, or if the property’s value is the string `default`, the system plays the default sound.

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