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# GetLampArrayKind

> Returns the LampArrayKind value identifying the physical device type of a LampArray, such as keyboard, mouse, game controller, or headset.

Returns the type of physical device represented by the ILampArray.

## Syntax

```cpp theme={null}
LampArrayKind GetLampArrayKind(
)
```

### Parameters

This method has no parameters.

### Return value

Type: [LampArrayKind](https://docs.xbox.com/reference/lighting/lamparray/enums/lamparraykind.md)

The type of physical device represented by the ILampArray.

## Requirements

**Header:** LampArray.h

**Library:** xgameplatform.lib

**Supported platforms:** XBOX One family consoles and XBOX Series consoles

## See also

[Lighting API Overview](https://docs.xbox.com/build/core-features/common/lighting/gc-lighting-toc.md)\
[LampArrayKind](https://docs.xbox.com/reference/lighting/lamparray/enums/lamparraykind.md)\
[ILampArray](https://docs.xbox.com/reference/lighting/lamparray/interfaces/ilamparray/ilamparray.md)


## Related topics

- [LampArrayKind Enumeration](https://docs.xbox.com/reference/lighting/lamparray/enums/lamparraykind.md)
- [ILampArray (Interface contents)](https://docs.xbox.com/reference/lighting/lamparray/interfaces/ilamparray/ilamparray.md)
- [LampArrayEnumerationKind Enumeration](https://docs.xbox.com/reference/lighting/lamparray/enums/lamparrayenumerationkind.md)
- [LampArray Basics](https://docs.xbox.com/build/core-features/common/lighting/lighting-basics.md)
- [RegisterLampArrayStatusCallback](https://docs.xbox.com/reference/lighting/lamparray/functions/registerlamparraystatuscallback.md)