What is SharePlay in iPhone?

With SharePlay in the FaceTime app , you can stream TV shows, movies, and music in sync with friends and family while on a FaceTime call together. Enjoy a real-time connection with others on the call—with synced playback and shared controls, you see and hear the same moments at the same time.

How do I use Apple SharePlay?

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.

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.

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.

Can someone see your screen on SharePlay?

When you're sharing your screen, others won't be able to see content that requires a subscription, a free trial, or a purchase or rental to view. With SharePlay, you can watch video together, listen to music together, or work out together by sharing content through supported apps.

How to use SharePlay on iPhone or iPad | Apple Support

What is the purpose of SharePlay?

With SharePlay in the FaceTime app , you can stream TV shows, movies, and music in sync with friends and family while on a FaceTime call together. Enjoy a real-time connection with others on the call—with synced playback and shared controls, you see and hear the same moments at the same time.

Do both people need Shareplay?

Apple also notes that a subscription will be required for both parties in order to share streaming services like HBO Max or Disney Plus through SharePlay.

What can you watch on Shareplay?

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. You also have the option to share your screen.

How do you SharePlay through messages?

Can you watch Netflix on FaceTime?

The answer is, no, you cannot watch Netflix over FaceTime. But there are some streaming apps that you can share with your friends over FaceTime using a service known as SharePlay. Sadly, Netflix doesn't support SharePlay.

Can people hear music while on FaceTime?

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

Is SharePlay an app?

Each participant in the SharePlay session streams directly from the relevant app on their own device, delivering high-fidelity audio and video. Apple TV supports SharePlay so users can watch shared shows or movies on the big screen while using their personal device to continue connecting with friends over FaceTime.

Does Apple automatically SharePlay?

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.

Does iPhone automatically SharePlay?

Basically, when you go to a video streaming, fitness, or other compatible app while on a FaceTime call, it will automatically assume you want to share and send a notification to those with whom you are FaceTiming. Each person can click on the notification to accept and join SharePlay.

How do I permanently turn off SharePlay on my iPhone?

How do I know if share play is on?

If the app you're using is supported, just open it during your video call and you'll see a banner notification that says “Choose Content to Use SharePlay" or “Will SharePlay Automatically.” Tap on a movie you want to watch in Disney+, a song you want to listen to on Spotify, a workout you want to try in Fitness+, or ...

How many times can you Shareplay?

While there is a 60-minute cap on share play you can use the feature as many times as you want per day, meaning you can always set it up again after you have hit the hour limit.

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.

How can I tell if someone is sharing my iPhone screen?

There are a few ways to tell if your iPhone is being screen mirrored: 1. Check to see if there is an AirPlay icon in the status bar. If you see this icon, it means that your iPhone is connected to another device and is being mirrored.

Can the other person hear your music on a call iPhone?

Watch videos or listen to music: The other person on the call won't be able to hear any audio, even if you use speakerphone (we tested it). The audio reduces to background level, so you hear the other party. Play (most) games: Full-screen applications, like games, work fine while you chat on the phone.

Can you listen to videos on FaceTime?

Watch video together while on a FaceTime call

On your iPhone or iPad, start a FaceTime call. Swipe up from the bottom edge of the FaceTime call, then open a video streaming app that supports SharePlay. Choose a movie or TV show, and press play. If prompted, tap SharePlay.