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# startEventUpdates(handler:)

Starts the delivery of pedometer events to your app.

```
func startEventUpdates(handler: @escaping CMPedometerEventHandler)
```

## Parameters

`handler`

The block to execute when a pedometer event is available. This parameter must not be `nil`.

## Discussion

Pedometer events report changes in the user’s pedestrian activity.

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