# Overrides Methods

Manage content overrides for emergency alerts and priority content that interrupts normal playlist flow for time-sensitive information.

# Overrides Methods

Manage content overrides for emergency alerts and priority content.

## Overview

The Overrides Methods allow applications to temporarily override normal playlist flow to display priority content. This is commonly used for emergency alerts, special announcements, or time-sensitive information that must interrupt regular content.

**Note:** These methods are specific to applications running within Studio pages.

## Importing

```typescript
import { overrides } from '@telemetryos/sdk';
```

## Methods

### setOverride()

Activate a named override.

**Signature:**

```typescript
async setOverride(name: string): Promise<boolean>
```

**Parameters:**

* `name` - Override identifier (string)

**Returns:** `Promise<boolean>` - `true` if successful

**Example:**

```typescript
await overrides().setOverride('emergency-alert');
```

**Throws:** Error if operation fails

### clearOverride()

Deactivate a named override.

**Signature:**

```typescript
async clearOverride(name: string): Promise<boolean>
```

**Parameters:**

* `name` - Override identifier to clear

**Returns:** `Promise<boolean>` - `true` if successful

**Example:**

```typescript
await overrides().clearOverride('emergency-alert');
```

**Throws:** Error if operation fails

## Next Steps

* **[Playlist API](./playlist-methods.md)** - Control playlist navigation
* **[Storage API](./storage-methods.md)** - Store override data
* **[Code Examples](../Development/code-examples.md)** - Complete override system examples