How can I get the device name in Swift for macOS?

To obtain the device name in Swift for macOS, you can utilize the Host class and its current().localizedName property. This property provides the user-friendly name assigned to the device.

Here is a detailed breakdown of the process:

1. Using `Host.current().localizedName`

The most straightforward method to get the device's name is by accessing Host.current().localizedName. This property returns an optional String containing the name of the host.

2. Swift Code Example:

import Foundation

func getDeviceName() -> String? {
  let hostName = Host.current().localizedName
  return hostName
}

if let deviceName = getDeviceName() {
  print("Device Name: \\(deviceName)")
} else {
  print("Could not retrieve the device name.")
}

Explanation of the Code

- Import Foundation: This imports the necessary framework which provides the Host class.

- func getDeviceName() -> String?: This defines a function to return the device name, using an optional String because the property could be nil if the name cannot be determined.

- Inside the function, the device name is retrieved through Host.current().localizedName.

- In the example call, getDeviceName() attempts to retrieve the name and uses optional binding. If successful it is displayed, and otherwise an error is printed

3. Considerations:

- This method provides the device name as set in System Settings.

- The returned string is localized based on the system's current language.

4. Alternatives:

- If needed, consider other system APIs for obtaining alternative host identifications (eg. using network host info).

By implementing this method you should reliably obtain and use the name of the macos device.

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