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# deviceInquiryStarted(_:)

```
optional func deviceInquiryStarted(_ sender: IOBluetoothDeviceInquiry!)
```

## Parameters

`sender`

Inquiry object that sent this delegate message.

## Discussion

This message will be delivered when the inquiry actually starts. Since the inquiry could be throttled, this message may not be received immediately after called -start.

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