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# biometryType

```
var biometryType: LABiometryType { get }
```

## Discussion\abstract Type of biometry supported by the device.
\discussion This property does not indicate whether biometry is available or not. It always reads the type of biometry
supported by device hardware. You should check @c isUsable property to see if it is available for use.

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