How to Share Screen on FaceTime

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Introduction

FaceTime is one of the most popular video calling apps available today.

It’s available on all Apple devices and allows users to make audio and video calls with other Apple users.

With the introduction of macOS Monterey, FaceTime now also supports screen sharing, allowing users to share their entire screen or just a portion of it with others.

In this article, we’ll take a look at how to share screen on FaceTime and the different ways you can do it.

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What Is FaceTime?

FaceTime is an app that allows Apple users to make video and audio calls with other Apple users.

It’s available on iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple TVs.

FaceTime can be used to connect with family and friends, as well as for business meetings and video conferences.

How to Share Screen on FaceTime

The easiest way for FaceTime screen sharing is to use the FaceTime app.

This is available on all Apple devices and allows you to make audio and video calls with other Apple users.

To start a FaceTime call, simply open the FaceTime app via the FaceTime button and select the contact you want to call.

Once they answer, you can tap the “Screen Share” button at the bottom of the iPhone screen.

This will allow you to share your entire screen or just a portion of it with the other person.

Screen share on FaceTime is easy. Here’s how to do it:

1. Open the FaceTime app on your Apple device.

2. Select the contact you want to call.

3. Once the call is connected, tap the “Share Screen” button at the bottom of the screen.

4. Select the content you want to share from the menu that appears.

5. Tap “Share” to start sharing your FaceTime screen share with the other person on the call.

Using Apple TV

If you have an Apple TV, you can also use it to share your screen on FaceTime via the screen share feature.

To do this, open the FaceTime app on your device and select the contact you want to call.

Once they answer, tap the "Screen Share” button or sharing icon at the bottom of the screen to start the screen-sharing session.

This will open a menu where you can select “Apple TV” as your screen sharing device.

Once selected, you’ll be able to share your entire screen or just a portion of it with the other person.

Using Apple Music

If you have an Apple Music subscription, you can also use it to share your screen on FaceTime.

To do this, open the Apple Music app on your device and select the song or album you want to share.

Once selected, tap the “Share” button at the bottom of the screen.

This will open a menu where you can select “FaceTime” as your sharing option.

Once selected, you’ll be able to share your entire screen or just a portion of it with the other person.

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SharePlay Feature for Apple Devices

Apple recently introduced a new feature called SharePlay that allows users to share their screens with other compatible devices.

To use this feature, open the FaceTime app on your device and select the contact you want to call.

Once they answer, tap the “SharePlay” icon at the bottom of the screen.

This will open a menu where you can select which content you want to share with them (such as music, movies, TV shows, etc.).

Once selected, they’ll be able to view your content in real-time via the SharePlay session while having a FaceTime call with you.

1. Open the FaceTime app on your Apple device.

2. Select the contact you want to call.

3. Once the call is connected, tap the “Share Screen” button at the bottom of the screen.

4. Tap the “SharePlay” icon in the menu bar that appears.

5. Select the content you want to share from the list of options that appears.

6. Tap “Start Sharing” via the share content button to start sharing your content with the other person on the call.

Sharing Your Entire Screen

If you want to share your entire screen with someone during a FaceTime call, follow these steps:

1. Open the FaceTime app on your Apple device.

2. Select the contact you want to call.

3. Once the call is connected, tap the “Share Screen” button at the bottom of the screen.

4. Tap “Share Entire Screen” in the menu bar that appears.

5. Tap “Start Sharing” to start sharing your entire screen with the other person on the call.

Using Third-Party Apps for Screen Sharing

If you’re using a third-party app such as Microsoft Teams or Zoom for video conferencing, you can also use their screen-sharing feature to share your screen during a FaceTime call:

1. Open the third-party app on your Apple device and start a video conferencing session with another person or group of people.

2. Once everyone is connected, tap the “Share Screen” button at the bottom of the screen in the app’s interface (this may be labeled differently depending on which app you’re using).

3. Select which portion of your screen you want to share with others in the video conferencing session (this may be labeled differently depending on which app you’re using).

4. Tap “Start Sharing” to start sharing your screen with everyone in the video conferencing session (this may be labeled differently depending on which app you’re using).

Screen Sharing Between Mobile Devices and Computers/Laptops

If you need to share your iPhone or iPad screen with someone who is using a computer or laptop, follow these steps:

1. Open QuickTime Player on your Mac computer or laptop (this is pre-installed on all Macs).

2. Connect your iPhone or iPad to your Mac computer or laptop via USB cable or Wi-Fi connection (depending on which option is available).

3. Tap “Trust This Computer” when prompted on your iPhone or iPad (this may be labeled differently depending on which version of iOS you are using).

4. Open QuickTime Player and select “New Movie Recording” from the File menu (or press Command + Option + N).

5. Click on the drop-down menu next to “Camera” and select “iPhone/iPad” (or whatever device name appears).

6. Click on “Record” to start recording your iPhone or iPad screen (this will also allow others to view it).

Using FaceTime SharePlay Feature With Windows Users

If you need to share content with someone who is using a Windows device such as a laptop or computer, follow these steps:

1. Open QuickTime Player on your Mac computer or laptop (this is pre-installed on all Macs).

2. Connect your iPhone or iPad to your Mac computer or laptop via USB cable or Wi-Fi connection (depending on which option is available).

3. Tap “Trust This Computer” when prompted on your iPhone or iPad (this may be labeled differently depending on which version of iOS you are using).

4. Open QuickTime Player and select “New Movie Recording” from the File menu (or press Command + Option + N).

5. Click on the drop-down menu next to “Camera” and select “iPhone/iPad” (or whatever device name appears).

6. Click on “Record” to start recording your iPhone or iPad screen (this will also allow others to view it).

7. Once recording has started, open FaceTime and start a call with someone who is using a Windows device such as a laptop or computer (make sure they have an Apple ID so they can join in).

8. Once they have joined in, tap the “Share Screen” button at the bottom of their FaceTime window and select “QuickTime Player” from the list of options that appear in order for them to view what is being recorded from your iPhone/iPad screen (make sure they have QuickTime Player installed prior to this step).

9. Once they have selected QuickTime Player, they should be able to see what is being recorded from your iPhone/iPad screen in real time and can join in any conversations that are taking place within it as well as any other activities that are taking place within it such as playing games or streaming apps like HBO Max or Apple Music etc..

Conclusion

Sharing your screen during a FaceTime call has never been easier thanks to macOS Monterey and its new SharePlay feature which allows users to share music from Apple Music, watch TV shows and movies from HBO Max, and even play games with their friends during a call!

Additionally, if someone is using a Windows device such as a laptop or computer, they can still join in by using QuickTime Player which allows them to view what is being recorded from an iPhone/iPad screen in real time!

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