# isLidarAvailable

Source: https://www.nianticspatial.com/docs/api/swift/NSDK.ARUtils.method-isLidarAvailable/

isLidarAvailable

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## Declaration

static func isLidarAvailable() -> Bool

#### Summary

Checks if LiDAR depth is available on the current device.
LiDAR depth data significantly improves the accuracy of NSDK features
such as device mapping, scanning, and localization.

#### Returns

true if LiDAR is available and supported, false otherwise

#### Example

```swift
if ARUtils.isLidarAvailable() {
    print("LiDAR is available - enhanced depth sensing enabled")
    // Configure NSDK to use LiDAR data
    let session = NSDKSession(accessToken: "your-token", useLidar: true)
} else {
    print("LiDAR not available - using alternative depth methods")
    let session = NSDKSession(accessToken: "your-token", useLidar: false)
}
```

#### Device Support

LiDAR is available on:

- iPad Pro (4th generation and later)
- iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max
- iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max

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