Introduction
In mid-2020 Facebook added the ability for people using the Messenger app on an iPhone, iPad or Android device to share their screen through the app. The Messenger screen sharing feature can be accessed while making a video call. And while the steps to use the feature in each mobile operating system are very similar, there are some differences, so I’ll cover each separately. Examples of all instructions in the steps can be seen in both the YouTube video above and the image collection located beneath the steps.
Steps to Share Your Screen Using Facebook Messenger on iPhone or iPad
- Launch the Facebook Messenger app on your iPhone or iPad, and then start a video call with one of your Facebook Messenger contacts by tapping the “Video” icon at the top of the conversation window. A new video call will start.
- Tap the screen to bring up the on-screen controls, and then swipe up on the panel of buttons to expand the options. Tap “Share Your Screen.” A Screen Broadcast window appears.
- Tap “Start Broadcast” in the window. A timer will count down from three, and then then a red circle will appear to indicate that you’re sharing your iPhone or iPad screen. Tap outside of the window to close the window. Now you can navigate outside of the Messenger app to anywhere else on your iPhone or iPad, and your screen will be shared on Messenger. You’ll also see the clock in the upper left corner of your screen has a red background, which also indicates your screen is being shared. You can stop sharing your iPhone or iPad screen on Facebook Messenger at any time by tapping the time with the red background at the top of your screen. A window is displayed asking if you want to stop broadcasting your screen. Tap “Stop” to stop sharing your iPhone or iPad screen on Facebook Messenger.
Steps to Share Your Screen Using Facebook Messenger on Android
- Launch the Facebook Messenger app on your iPhone or iPad, and then start a video call with one of your Facebook Messenger contacts by tapping the “Video” icon at the top of the conversation window. A new video call will start.
- Tap the screen to bring up the on-screen controls, and then swipe up on the panel of buttons to expand the options. Tap “Share Your Screen.” A Screen Broadcast window appears.
- Tap “Start Broadcast” in the window. A timer will count down from three, and then then a red circle will appear to indicate that you’re sharing your iPhone or iPad screen. Tap outside of the window to close the window. Now you can navigate outside of the Messenger app to anywhere else on your iPhone or iPad, and your screen will be shared on Messenger. You’ll also see the clock in the upper left corner of your screen has a red background, which also indicates your screen is being shared. You can stop sharing your iPhone or iPad screen on Facebook Messenger at any time ”
