Can you SharePlay without FaceTime?

If you don't use the share sheet, you can implement a custom user interface to bring up the GroupActivitySharingController and start SharePlay directly from your app without a FaceTime call.

Can you SharePlay on regular call?

Start a FaceTime call. Go to the Home Screen, then open a video streaming app that supports SharePlay (for example, the Apple TV app ). Select a show or movie you want to watch, tap the Play button, then select Play for Everyone (if it appears) to begin watching with everyone on the call.

Does SharePlay automatically start on FaceTime?

In the FaceTime app on your Mac, use SharePlay settings to turn on SharePlay and allow apps to automatically start SharePlay, and to automatically join with people you've used SharePlay with before. Learn about SharePlay. To change these settings, choose FaceTime > Settings, then click SharePlay.

How do I SharePlay on Apple TV without FaceTime?

In iOS/iPadOS 15.4 and later, you can start a SharePlay session directly from an app without starting a FaceTime call first. To do so, find the Share button, and SharePlay will appear as an option in the menu.

What apps can SharePlay?

Streaming services that have partnered with Apple for SharePlay include Hulu, HBO Max, TikTok, Apple Fitness Plus, Twitch, Spotify, ESPN Plus and many more. In order to use SharePlay, both parties need to use FaceTime on an Apple device (and you have to upgrade to at least iOS 15.1, iPadOS 15.1 or MacOS Monterey 12.1).

How to use SharePlay via Messages on iPhone | Apple Support

Do both people need Apple TV to SharePlay?

To watch a movie or TV show together, every participant needs to have the same type of access to the content on their own device, in an app that supports SharePlay, through either a subscription or purchase. Their device must meet the minimum system requirements for SharePlay.

How do I stop FaceTime from asking to SharePlay?

Does SharePlay work automatically?

The show or movie volume adjusts automatically so you can keep talking while you watch. While on a FaceTime call on your Mac, start watching a movie or show in the Apple TV app . If this is the first time you're using SharePlay, confirm that you want to use it. From then on, SharePlay starts automatically.

Does SharePlay automatically share your screen?

You will see a notification that "Content Will SharePlay Automatically." Choose a video by starting to play it. When the dialog box appears, confirm that you want to SharePlay. You can also "Start Only for Me" if you only want to view the video on your device or cancel SharePlay.

Does Shareplay only work on iPhone?

SharePlay was added to the FaceTime app with iOS 15.1 - it wasn't quite ready when iOS 15 was first released in September 2021. It's also now live for Macs, thanks to the MacOS Monterey 12.1 software update.

Can you shareplay with anyone?

When you select content to share and tap the Play button, you can also select Play for Everyone (if it appears) to begin it for everyone in the conversation. (Others on the thread may have to tap Join SharePlay to see the video.)

What's the difference between share screen and SharePlay?

Share Play and Share Screen explained

Use Share Screen to let other players in a party watch your gameplay in real-time as if you're all in the same room. With Share Play, your game screen appears on another player's screen. Both of you can enjoy the same game, regardless of who owns it.

How do I start SharePlay on my iPhone?

Start a SharePlay session from your iPhone or iPad

Swipe up from the bottom edge of the FaceTime call, then open a video streaming app that supports SharePlay. Choose a movie or show and tap play, then select SharePlay if it appears. Others on the call might have to tap Join SharePlay to see the video.

Why can't I use SharePlay on my iPhone?

2Ensure Sure SharePlay Is Enabled

Open the Settings app on your iPhone and then scroll down to find FaceTime. > Tap on the FaceTime option and then tap on SharePlay. Here, ensure the SharePlay toggle is turned on. If it is off, turn it on, and try using it again.

How long can SharePlay last?

You can use Share Play for up to 1 hour at a time.

How does the SharePlay work?

Share Play allows you to hand over your controller to a visitor so they can play instead. You can also invite your visitor to play a local multiplayer session over the internet, even if the game doesn't support online multiplayer. The visitor doesn't need to own the game to use Share Play.

How do I turn off SharePlay on FaceTime on my iPhone?

Can you turn off SharePlay on iPhone?

SharePlay can be deactivated on iPhone and iPad if you never (or almost never) want it. Settings﹥FaceTime﹥SharePlay﹥SharePlay﹥Off. SharePlay initiated by someone else (i.e. an invite to you) can be ignored by turning a setting off on Apple TV. Settings﹥Users and Accounts﹥[username]﹥Shared with you﹥Off.

How do I watch Netflix on SharePlay?

Netflix currently does not support SharePlay, so you cannot stream Netflix over FaceTime. You can use Teleparty and other apps to watch Netflix with your friends online. If you want to watch something on FaceTime, you can use other streaming apps like Disney+, HBO Max, Hulu, Paramount+, and more.

Can people hear music while on FaceTime?

With SharePlay, everyone can listen to music and control playback together on a FaceTime call.