When you have a video call with someone, you may want to share your screen. This feature is available in Apple’s native video calling app, FaceTime. It lets you view your screen on your friend’s phone while listening to music or watching a video. You can also turn off the sharing process.

Apple’s native video calling app, FaceTime, has a new feature called SharePlay that lets you share your screen with others

This new feature lets you share your screen with other people who are participating in the FaceTime call. Unlike traditional screen sharing, you can now control what content is shared. Once you share your screen, your recipient will see a floating window of your screen.

SharePlay is supported in third-party apps and Apple’s native FaceTime app. However, some streaming apps haven’t yet incorporated this feature. To use SharePlay, you’ll need to be on an iOS device that supports FaceTime.

FaceTime has always been the centerpiece of the Apple mobile experience. However, it became even more valuable during the recent pandemic. Many people relied on FaceTime to stay connected, but it’s important to note that it isn’t the only video calling app on the market. Skype and Zoom both offer video calling services, so FaceTime has plenty of competition.

FaceTime’s new feature is also compatible with Apple TV and Apple Music. SharePlay lets you watch movies and TV shows with your FaceTime caller and share your screen. The feature will work with Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+, and PlutoTV later this year.

SharePlay is available in the SharePlay menu within the FaceTime app. It lets you share your screen with other FaceTime users, and you have full control over the content. You can choose to play a video or music file, control its playback position, or switch between music or video. All users on the call will be notified via notifications.

SharePlay is available in the FaceTime app for iOS 15.1 and later. However, it won’t be available for the iOS 15 release in September 2021. SharePlay will eventually be added to other Apple apps.

SharePlay is also useful for groups of people. When you are in a FaceTime video call, everyone on the call can share their screen, allowing them to control their own screen or pause and rewind the video. However, screen sharing is not suitable for sensitive conversations.

SharePlay is another big feature in FaceTime. Previously, screen sharing was only possible with third-party video conferencing apps. Now, FaceTime eliminates the need for third-party apps. You simply need to share your screen with a friend or family member on FaceTime, set a timer, and the screen will begin streaming. It is a great feature for demoing apps or giving technical support. It’s also useful if you’re trying to show someone something that is difficult to describe in other ways.

SharePlay was originally planned for iOS 15 but was delayed more than a month. However, it finally arrived in iOS 15.1 on October 25. It’s not the first major feature in iOS to be delayed. IDFA is another one that was delayed.

SharePlay also allows you to share apps and screens with others in FaceTime. It’s also possible to share videos from streaming services, like Hulu and Amazon Prime Video. It even allows you to watch movies in real-time.

You can watch videos or listen to music

If you’re in a FaceTime call with someone who uses Apple Music, you can watch videos or listen to music while you talk. Apple’s SharePlay feature allows you to bring a video or music file into a FaceTime call, similar to how it works with streaming video services such as Spotify. You can also add tracks to a shared queue for other FaceTime participants to listen to.

To share music and videos via FaceTime, you need to have the apps installed on both of your devices. You can start SharePlay from the music app of the person you’re calling. You’ll have to enter their names and select the music service you’d like to share.

FaceTime can also stream videos or music through the SharePlay feature, which was introduced with iOS 15.1. SharePlay allows you to play music and movies while in a FaceTime call, and also allows you to watch videos from your own library. This feature allows you to have virtual DJ parties with your friends or even have a music-themed date night.

To use SharePlay, you need to have an iOS device running the latest version of the software, and a subscription to a supported music service. Once you’ve done that, you’re ready to go! The app opens up a new FaceTime and asks for the name of the person you want to call. Then, you can begin your audio or video chat with this person.

FaceTime is a great way to stay in touch and feel closer, no matter how far apart you live. The SharePlay feature lets you view videos or music from the media player while on FaceTime, and you can even chat while watching. This feature also works across Apple devices, so you can watch TV shows, movies, and music from other Apple devices.

You can turn off sharing

You can turn off sharing screen on FaceTime if you don’t want your screen to be shared with the other person. To do this, open the FaceTime application and connect to the person you’d like to share your screen with. Click the screen sharing button, and then select whether to share a particular window, the entire screen, or none of it at all. When you’re ready to end the call, you can tap the “Stop Sharing” button to end the session.

The screen sharing process begins with a countdown of three seconds. After three seconds, you’ll see a purple status icon on your screen. While the screen is being shared, you can continue to use your phone or switch to another app. However, screen sharing will temporarily disable your camera when you don’t have enough processing power or bandwidth to continue. To turn it back on, tap the “Camera” icon in FaceTime.

You can also use the screen sharing feature for other apps and services on the same phone. The option is present in the new FaceTime control panel. Once the sharer initiates the screen sharing process, the sharer should see a purple status icon. If you’re unable to make a video call, FaceTime may drop the call. You can also turn off sharing screen on FaceTime by swiping up on the bottom of the screen.

When sharing video over FaceTime, make sure both devices have iOS 15.1 or later. If you’re using an older version of iOS, the FaceTime app won’t work. Also, you have to subscribe to the same service where the video is being shared. Usually, this means that you have to subscribe to Apple TV+ or some third-party premium channels.

If you’re having trouble sharing screen in FaceTime, you can try to fix this by adjusting the resolution on your Mac. FaceTime may not be working properly on your Mac because of the high resolution of the screen. If the problem persists, you can try to update the software on your phone and try again. This will fix the problem temporarily.

You can also try restarting your iPhone. Sometimes, the screen sharing feature will work again after you reactivate the FaceTime app. You can also try testing the feature by dialing your FaceTime call to see if the problem still persists. If it doesn’t work, try repairing the FaceTime app with the help of an iOS system recovery tool.

You can also hide the PiP window in FaceTime. The screen-sharing feature will show a countdown for three seconds before it starts broadcasting the screen. This will prevent accidental broadcasting. Moreover, it will not disturb your other FaceTime participants during the call. This feature is useful for people working at home.

Using SharePlay is another way to hide your screen in FaceTime calls. SharePlay allows you to watch movies or listen to music with the other person. However, you need to have legal access to the content you want to share.