In case youre still incognizant, Apple introduced screen-sharing functionality in FaceTime last year as an iOS 15 exclusive.
While sensing the outbreak of video conferencing and virtual interactions, Apple struck while the iron was hot.
What is Screen Share on Apple Devices?
Screen Share allows you to share or cast your screen and its contents to others in real time.
It is a handy tool for virtual demonstrations, tutorials, collaborations, and more.
With that out of the way, lets check how it works.
Screen Share on an iPhone/iPad
After a three-second countdown, your screen will be visible to others.
A purple-colored icon in the notification center will inform you of the same.
FaceTime will automatically prompt you to join an ongoing screen-sharing session.
All it’s crucial that you do is tap Open.
How to Turn Off Screen Share
On an iPhone/iPad, clicking the Share Contentbutton ends screen sharing.
SharePlay
SharePlay is a particularized version of screen sharing.
It allows shared playback of various forms of media with your friends and family.
In that case, theyll have to transact or apply for a free trial if its available.
A supported app automatically prompts Play for Everyone once it detects youre on a FaceTime call.
Any participant can play/pause and adjust the media controls whenever they wish.
Since its in its early stages, you’re free to expect bugs here and there.
However, Apple will fix them sooner or later with upcoming updates.
We hope to have helped you use Screen Share and SharePlay in FaceTime, and rightfully so.
