How to Share Your Screen During a FaceTime Call

Step by step

1. 30 sec

   Start your FaceTime call

   Open the FaceTime app on your iPhone. Tap New FaceTime, select your contact, and tap the FaceTime button to initiate the audio or video call.

2. 15 sec

   Open the call controls

   Once the call is connected, tap the center of your screen to reveal the FaceTime interface. Look for the control bar located at the top or bottom of the screen.

3. 15 sec

   Activate SharePlay

   Tap the Screen Share icon, which appears as a rectangular frame with a person in front of it. A small menu will expand from the icon.

   Note: Ensure your device is not in Do Not Disturb mode to avoid notification interruptions.
4. 10 sec

   Start broadcasting

   Select Share My Screen from the menu options. A three-second countdown will appear on the screen before the broadcast begins.

5. 1 min

   Navigate your device

   Your participants can now see everything on your display. Swipe to navigate through apps, browse websites, or demonstrate specific tasks.

   Note: Sensitive information like passwords or private messages will be visible to the call participants.
6. 10 sec

   End the screen share

   To stop sharing, tap the purple Screen Share icon at the top of your screen. Select Stop Sharing from the menu to disconnect the feed while staying in the FaceTime call.

   Note: Ending the FaceTime call automatically terminates the screen sharing session.