Facebook recently introduced a new feature in its Messenger app on iOS and Android. Users can now share their device screen with their loved ones during a call.
After first offering it on desktop, Facebook began rolling out a screen sharing function on the mobile version of its Messenger application a few days ago. The functionality, available on both iOS and Android, allows users to share the content displayed on their device’s screen, during a video call with relatives.
Very practical, screen sharing can be used for many reasons: to help your loved ones use their device by guiding them, to make a presentation during a meeting, to go shopping online with others, and much more. Here is how to use it.
- Download Facebook Messenger for Android (Free)
- Download Facebook Messenger for iPhone (Free)
1. Start a video call
Open Messenger on your device, start a conversation, and start a video call with one or more loved ones.
Once the call screen is displayed, drag the bottom bar to the top of the screen.
2. Share your screen
Once the lower pane is deployed, press the Share your screen button. A Start recording or broadcasting with Messenger window appears.
Tap Start to initiate sharing your screen in the conversation.
3. Turn off screen sharing
You can now go about your business during the video call by quitting Messenger and browsing your smartphone in another app.
All the content and operations carried out from the screen of your smartphone are now visible to all the participants in the video call.
To end video sharing, open Messenger again to access the video chat, and press the Stop sharing button.