How do I use Apple SharePlay?

In the Apple TV app (or other supported video app), find a show or movie you want to share, then tap the item to see its details. , then tap SharePlay. In the To field, enter the contacts you want to share with, then tap FaceTime. When the FaceTime call connects, tap Start or Play to begin using SharePlay.

How to do SharePlay in messages?

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.

Why is screen sharing not working on FaceTime?

If you are unable to share your screen during a FaceTime chat, make sure that your iPhone is updated to iOS 15.1 or later (iPhone software update failed?). As soon as you install the newest version, SharePlay will be available.

Can you SharePlay without FaceTime?

Use the share sheet or group activity sharing controller to start SharePlay directly from your app without an existing FaceTime call.

How to use SharePlay on iPhone or iPad | Apple Support

What apps work with Apple 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).

Why isn t my SharePlay working iOS 15?

Ensure SharePlay is enabled

Open Settings → FaceTime. Scroll to SharePlay. Toggle on SharePlay. Also, enable automatic SharePlay for Music and TV.

How not to start SharePlay?

Launch the Settings app. Go into FaceTime. Tap on SharePlay. Toggle off SharePlay.

Does everyone need Apple Music for SharePlay?

Everyone on the call who has a subscription to Apple Music hears the music start playing at the same time. People who don't have access are prompted to get access (through a subscription, a transaction, or a free trial, if available).

Which iPhone support SharePlay?

Works across Apple platforms

SharePlay is supported on iOS 15, iPadOS 15, macOS Monterey, and tvOS 15, or later, and lets people bring their Apple TV into the experience when they want to display content on a larger screen.

Where does SharePlay work?

You first gather people together on a FaceTime video call. From there, you can share TV shows and movies through Hulu or Disney+, songs through Apple Music, and videos on MasterClass, TikTok, and Twitch.

Do both people need 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.

What devices support SharePlay?

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.

What is the difference between share play and share screen?

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.

What is the difference between SharePlay and AirPlay?

What Is SharePlay? Unlike the similarly named AirPlay, which lets you send content or share your screen from one Apple device to another (like playing a movie on your MacBook but watching it on your TV), SharePlay is about bringing media into a FaceTime call you have in progress.

Does everyone need iOS 15 for SharePlay?

To make SharePlay work with everyone in the group, each person needs to use a device that supports the compatible operating system — iOS 15 for iPhones, iPadOS 15 for iPads, or macOS Monterey for a Mac. Once the feature hits your device, you should be good go.

Is SharePlay automatic?

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 control SharePlay?

Control playback and follow along with time-synced lyrics

While in a SharePlay music session, open the Apple Music app. Tap the song that's playing at the bottom of the screen. From here, everyone can: Play, pause, skip songs, and control playback.