Screen sharing on WhatsApp allows users to broadcast their phone’s screen to other participants during a video call. This feature enables real-time visual collaboration, making providing technical support, presenting ideas, or showcasing content to contacts easier.
To use WhatsApp’s screen-sharing feature, you first need to initiate a video call with one or more contacts.
- Open an existing chat or start a new chat with the contact(s) you want to video call.
- Tap the video camera icon in the top right to place a video call.
- The contact will receive the video call notification. Once they accept the video call will begin.
During an active WhatsApp video call, you can easily start sharing your screen.
- Look for the screen-sharing icon on the bottom bar during the call.
- Tap on this icon to open the screen-sharing prompt.
- Tap “Start Now” to confirm and begin sharing your screen.
When you activate screen sharing, WhatsApp displays some important prompts and warnings to inform you of what will be shared.
- A warning that your screen will be recorded and visible to all participants.
- Any sensitive info like passwords could be exposed if on screen.
- You can share your entire screen or limit it to a single app window.
Keep these factors in mind when deciding what to showcase via screen sharing.
How to Stop Sharing Your Screen on WhatsApp
It’s easy to stop sharing your WhatsApp screen at any time during an active call:
- Look for the “Stop Sharing” button on the bottom bar.
- Tap on this button to instantly end the screen share stream.
- Your screen will no longer be visible to call participants.
Conclusion
If you haven’t tried screen sharing on WhatsApp video calls yet, be sure to give it a go during your next chat. The ability to broadcast your screen introduces many exciting new ways to interact and engage with contacts.
So whether you need to provide remote tech support, collaborate on a project, explain a concept, or showcase your latest vacation photos, screen sharing helps take your WhatsApp communication to the next level.
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