Hi there, I’m on iOS 15.1 so I can screen share, but I’m just curious why while I share my screen I can’t have me camera on, nobody can see me so if we want to see a video from my gallery we can’t see each other, is there a way to turn on the camera?
thank you
iPhone 8, iOS 15
yeah I see that but if you notice the person is actually in the show they’re watching, when you watch something that’s supported with SharePlay from one of the supported apps then you can see each other, but when you share the screen, local content, you can see the other person but the one sharing the screen can’t be seen. Interesting I wonder why
Hi Eliklein02,
The screenshot in the article below shows the participant on the call at the bottom right corner of the video screen.
Share your screen in a FaceTime call on iPhone - iPhone User Guide
"In iOS 15.1, SharePlay lets you share your screen in a FaceTime call—you can bring apps, webpages, and more into the conversation. You can show off a photo album, plan your next vacation together, or get feedback on something you’re working on, all while seeing and hearing the reactions of others on the call."
It might be helpful for you to speak with an AppleCare technical advisor about this issue. Click the link below, choose the phone number for your region from the list, and call when it is convenient.
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Take care.
Good afternoon Eliklein02,
Welcome to the Apple Support Communities!
It sounds like you would like to be able to share your screen on FaceTime, and we'd like to help.
The new SharePlay feature introduced in iOS 15.1 will facilitate that.
Share your screen in FaceTime on your iPhone or iPad
Watch movies and TV shows together in FaceTime on your iPhone or iPad
Take care.
Yes but what I’m referring to is that the camera is off while I share my screen, I would like to be able to watch a video I have in my gallery along with friends and they should also be able to see me at the same time. But when I share my screen the camera automatically shuts off.
FaceTime screen share and camera
