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AudioFocusSession

Constructors

new AudioFocusSession()

new AudioFocusSession(id): AudioFocusSession

Creates a new AudioFocusSession that can be used to manage audio focus requests.

Parameters

id

number

Session ID obtained from AudioFocusManager.AudioFocusManager.createAudioFocusSessionAsync

Returns

AudioFocusSession

Properties

focusUsage

focusUsage: number


sessionId

sessionId: number

Methods

getAudioSessionId()

getAudioSessionId(): number

Gets the session ID for this AudioFocusSession instance.

Returns

number

The session ID assigned to this instance


getUsage()

getUsage(): number

Gets the current audio usage type for this focus session. Returns USAGE_NONE if no focus has been requested.

Returns

number

The current audio usage type from types/AudioCoreClientTypes.AudioUsageType enum


registerAudioFocusListenerAsync()

registerAudioFocusListenerAsync(callback): Promise<AudioFocusStatus>

Registers a callback to receive audio focus change notifications. Only one callback can be registered per session at a time.

Parameters

callback

(value) => void

Function to receive focus change events. Events include:

  • GRANTED (0): Focus was granted
  • RELEASED (1): Focus was released
  • DUCKED (2): Audio ducked (reduced volume)
  • PAUSED (3): Audio paused
  • STOPPED (4): Audio stop

Returns

Promise<AudioFocusStatus>

A promise that resolves to:

  • AUDIO_FOCUS_STATUS_NO_ERROR (0): Callback registered successfully
  • AUDIO_FOCUS_STATUS_BAD_VALUE (-2): Invalid callback
  • AUDIO_FOCUS_STATUS_NO_INIT (-3): Session not initialized
  • AUDIO_FOCUS_STATUS_INVALID_OPERATION (-8): Callback already registered

releaseAudioFocusAsync()

releaseAudioFocusAsync(): Promise<AudioFocusStatus>

Releases previously requested audio focus. This must be called when audio playback is completed or when focus is no longer needed.

Returns

Promise<AudioFocusStatus>

A promise that resolves to:

  • AUDIO_FOCUS_STATUS_NO_ERROR (0): Focus released successfully
  • AUDIO_FOCUS_STATUS_BAD_VALUE (-2): Invalid session state
  • AUDIO_FOCUS_STATUS_NO_INIT (-3): Session not initialized
  • AUDIO_FOCUS_STATUS_INVALID_OPERATION (-8): No focus held

requestAudioFocusAsync()

requestAudioFocusAsync(attr?): Promise<AudioFocusStatus>

Requests audio focus for the session with specified attributes. When focus is granted, any previously focused audio may be ducked, paused, or stopped based on the usage type.

Parameters

attr?

AudioFocusAttributes

Optional configuration for focus request. If not provided, defaults to USAGE_MEDIA.

Returns

Promise<AudioFocusStatus>

A promise that resolves to:

  • AUDIO_FOCUS_STATUS_NO_ERROR (0): Focus granted successfully
  • AUDIO_FOCUS_STATUS_DENIED (1): Focus request denied
  • AUDIO_FOCUS_STATUS_DELAYED (2): Focus request delayed
  • AUDIO_FOCUS_STATUS_BAD_VALUE (-2): Invalid attributes
  • AUDIO_FOCUS_STATUS_NO_INIT (-3): Session not initialized
  • AUDIO_FOCUS_STATUS_INVALID_OPERATION (-8): Invalid operation

unregisterAudioFocusListenerAsync()

unregisterAudioFocusListenerAsync(): Promise<AudioFocusStatus>

Unregister the previously registered focus change callback.

Returns

Promise<AudioFocusStatus>

A promise that resolves to:

  • AUDIO_FOCUS_STATUS_NO_ERROR (0): Callback unregistered successfully
  • AUDIO_FOCUS_STATUS_BAD_VALUE (-2): Invalid session state
  • AUDIO_FOCUS_STATUS_NO_INIT (-3): Session not initialized
  • AUDIO_FOCUS_STATUS_INVALID_OPERATION (-8): No callback registered

Last updated: Sep 30, 2025