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# isTalking$

> Observable indicating whether the participant is currently speaking.

```ts
get isTalking$(): Observable<boolean | undefined>
```

Observable indicating whether the participant is currently speaking.

## isTalking

```ts
get isTalking(): boolean
```

Whether the participant is currently speaking.

## **Examples**

```ts
participant.isTalking$.subscribe((isTalking) => {
  console.log('isTalking:', isTalking);
});
```

> Observable indicating whether the participant is currently speaking.