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# StartAudio

The `StartAudio` component is only visible when the browser blocks audio playback. This is due to some browser implemented autoplay policies. To start audio playback, the user must perform a user-initiated event such as clicking this button. As soon as audio playback starts, the button hides itself again.

## Import

```typescript
import { StartAudio } from "@livekit/components-react";

```

## Usage

```tsx
<LiveKitRoom>
  <StartAudio label="Click to allow audio playback" />
</LiveKitRoom>

```

## Properties

- **`label`** _(string)_: 

- **`room`** _(Room)_ (optional): _(Optional)_

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