How to share your screen on facebook messenger for iphone and android
By Samad Ali Khan Last updated Jun 11, 2021
Facebook Messenger is a step ahead of its competitors. Now you can share your phone, tablet, or desktop screen with your friends and family member during a video call. The feature is now available on all devices, Android, Desktop, and iOS. You can do so in a group video chat, one on one chat, etc. The recent update of screen sharing in Facebook Messenger is a unique feature you will ever see in an IM messaging application. And all devices with Messenger can support this feature.
In this article, I will show them how to do screen sharing in Facebook Messenger. I will also let you know if the feature is not yet available to you and you can’t share your screen. Thus I will show the reasons for such issues and their easy fixes. So, without talking further about it, let’s get started…
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What is Screen Share on Facebook Messenger?
As its name (name of the feature or function), it will let you share live things on your device screen with other people online in a video call or group call. A similar function is available on Google Meet and another giant conferencing app such as Zoom. The feature helps a lot especially in terms of presentation purpose and entertainment. You can also this feature on Rooms as well.
Thus when you allow Facebook Messenger to share your screen contents or open apps with others. Then make sure that you don’t have any personal information there on your phone screen. Other people you are sharing your screen can record their own phone’s screen or take a screenshot of your personal they see on your device while the screen sharing is live and on. Our privacy is what we care about the most, that is the reason I am telling you this. Thus the choice is totally yours.
How to Screen Sharing on Messenger
This instant messaging application is not just limited to our Android mobile but has a desktop version available on iOS devices. That is why for different devices the procedure of screen sharing is not the. But don’t worry, I will show all the methods for doing so on Android, iOS, and desktop variants of Facebook Messenger. To Share your Screen using Facebook Messenger, follow these steps:
On Android devices
- Open Messenger application.
- Open a chat with a person you want to share your screen with.
- Now tap the video call icon at the top right.
- Once you guys are connected, swipe up on the video chat screen.
- Under “Things To Do Together” tap Share Your Screen.
- You will be asked to confirm the action, tap OK and you are good to go.
Note: If someone is not on your friend’s list, you will need to add them to the friend’s list on Facebook Messenger first. Then you will be able to do so. However, if you are tired of someone and don’t wanna get their calls, simply mute them and you are good to go.
That is exactly how you can share your phone screen with your lovely friends and family members. However, this is to keep in mind that, the function or feature is only available when you are in a video chat. Thus if you are thinking to do it without starting without video chat. Then you are totally wrong. Thus you can’t share your screen on Facebook Messenger.
On iPhone devices
- Open your Messenger application.
- Then start a video chat with any of your friends.
- Tap the Video button at the top right.
- Once you are connected or in a video chat with a person.
- Then Swipe up, and tap Screen Sharing.
- You will see a prompt to confirm the action.
It is how you can share your mobile screen on iOS devices, such as iPhone, iPad, and iPod. Moreover, as I mentioned earlier, there is an option to do so without getting into a video call. Thus a starting a video call is mandatory action you will need to take to so.
On desktop
- Go to Messenger.com and log in with your account.
- After that get into chat and click the video call button.
- Once the person picks up your call.
- You can then see a Screen Share icon, click on it.
- You will see two options, to share your entire screen or an app window, select one.
- Then click the Share button.
This how easy it is to share your computer or PC screen with your friends on Facebook messenger. Don’t worry the procedure remains the same on macOS all versions and Windows or Linux machines. One of the best things about using this feature on Facebook Messenger while sharing your PC screen is, that you can choose either to let the person seen the entire screen of your computer or just an application window.
That way, the privacy on your PC is totally in your hands. But make sure you don’t see an application window with your personal information. This is because you don’t know if the other person is recording his PC screen or taking screenshots. I hope you are getting my point.
Can you share your screen on Facebook Live?
Yes, you can share your screen on Facebook Live. Such functionality was not there on the platform. But recently they updated the app and other Messenger variants to make it work even on Facebook Live. So the short answer is you can easily share your pc or mobile phone screen with anyone in a video call following the above procedure.
Thanks to the Facebook team for introducing such features on the platform. As it was annoying downloading and installing third-party apps, purchasing them, and do the rest. Now with such feature in the Facebook and Messenger platforms. You are totally free of tension for doing so. You can read more on-screen sharing features on Facebook Messenger.
Can you screen share with audio on Messenger?
Your phone audio may not work as you are on a video call. So only your phone microphone will work while screen sharing on Facebook Messenger. However, Facebook Messenger may work on that and let us screen share with even phone audio and while we video call on the app. I hope to see such a feature in the upcoming Messenger updates.
Why can’t I share my screen on Messenger?
There are many reasons behind when you cannot share your screen on Facebook Messenger. 1st, check if you granted Facebook Messenger access to use your phone screen. Go to settings, then the app, and tap Messenger. Tap on its permission and allow Messenger to use your screen.
2nd, update your Messenger application, sometime not updating the Messenger application for a long time may experience issues on the user device. 3rd, clear your phone’s cache and similar files. Go to your Phone Manager app on the device and select the Cleanup option. Warning, do this for clearing cache and app data files only.
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Facebook’s Messenger chat platform now includes screen sharing for iOS and Android mobile devices, expanding its video chat features given the many people still working and socializing from home as coronavirus cases spike across the US . Adding screen sharing to both Messenger video calls and Facebook’s new video chat platform, Messenger Rooms , helps Facebook better compete with popular services such as Zoom , Skype , Google Meet and Microsoft Teams.
Messenger’s phone feature lets you instantly share your screen with friends and family, either in video calls with up to eight people or using the Messenger Rooms feature to chat with up to 50 people, with no time limit. You can also screen share in Messenger Rooms while on web and desktop.
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Screen sharing allows you to scroll through your photos, surf social media or shop together online with friends more easily than before, Facebook said. Room creators can determine whether to limit the ability to screen share to just themselves or make it available to all participants on the call. (Messenger Rooms also lets you create custom backgrounds , livestream video chats and watch videos together from the platform.)
Screen sharing is now available globally on the latest versions of Messenger’s Android and iOS apps, desktop apps and web version.
Facebook Messenger is constantly trying to up its game and compete with the bigwigs in the video conferencing industry. A recent update has added the much-needed function to share your screen with the other person! While the desktop version of the app already sported this feature, it is good to see it arrive on the mobile app, since most people use the mobile app for communication.
Here is everything you need to know about the new screen sharing function on Facebook Messenger.
- What is Facebook Messenger
- What is screen sharing?
- How to use screen sharing on Facebook Messenger
- On PC
- On iPhone and Android
What is Facebook Messenger
Originally born within the Facebook app, Facebook Messenger took its own independent form in 2011. The app has since been hugely popular with over one billion downloads in the Google Play Store. Messenger is a video conferencing and instant messaging app that uses your Facebook friends list to create a contact book.
Recently, Facebook Messenger launched a function to rival its competitors in the market called ‘Rooms‘. This is basically a video conferencing functionality that lets you add up to 50 people to converse with at the same time!
What is screen sharing?
As the term suggests, screen sharing is a function that allows a user to share the live contents of their screen with others over a video call. While other apps like Zoom and Google Meet have had the function for a while, Facebook is just introducing it to its Messenger app. The screen sharing function has come to be expected in video conferencing apps, especially for presentation purposes.
It should be noted, that while screen sharing itself is nothing to be worried about, you should always make sure that there is no personal data available on the screens that you are sharing or going to share. Once screen sharing is turned on, the participants on the call can see every move that you make on your phone screen. Basically, if you can see something on your screen, so can the people who you are sharing your screen with.
How to use screen sharing on Facebook Messenger
You can use the screen sharing function on both, the mobile app as well as the Windows app of Facebook Messenger. The function can only be triggered once you are in a video call. Here is how you can use the screen share function in Facebook Messenger.
On PC
Launch the Facebook Messenger app on your PC and sign in with your Facebook credentials. Now start a video call with a person from your contact list. Click the camera icon to start a video call.
The screen share button is located in the bottom panel.
You can choose what portion of the screen you would like to share (entire screen or specific window). If you choose a certain window, then nothing outside of the windows will be shared in your screen share. Even if you open up other apps, the screen share will only show the window that you selected initially.
To end screen sharing, simply click the screen share button again.
On iPhone and Android
You can also share your mobile screen while using the Facebook Messenger mobile app. To do so launch the app and select a person to start a video call with. Tap the video button to begin the video call.
Now swipe up from the bottom of the screen. Tap ‘Share your screen’ under ‘Things To Do Together’. As soon as you switch apps, your screen sharing will begin. You can also simply press the home button to minimize the Messenger app and start sharing your screen.
To stop sharing your screen at any point, tap on the floating video feed and return to the call. Select ‘Stop Sharing’ to end screen sharing on the call.
Screen sharing is a great way to show someone what is actively on your screen as opposed to taking screenshots and sending them over. Always make sure that you hide any sensitive data before sharing your screen. If you have any queries, feel free to reach out to us in the comments below.
Previously, share screen on Facebook Messenger was really a boring task for users since it requires a different app or software to do. Not only this, but the same app or software should also be there on other sides too. So, it was really a confusing problem, let’s say.
But nowadays Facebook has solved this problem in almost every smartphone. How? Well, Facebook has come up with the new feature- ‘screen sharing feature’ where you can show your screen to others easily. However, this feature is available on both iOS and Android devices.
Additionally, you can share screen on Facebook Messenger with as many friends you are calling either in a group chat or messenger rooms. This feature allows you to share your screen with 8 people in a group chat and 16 people in Messenger rooms for now.
How to share Screen on Facebook Messenger?
You don’t need to do much work for this. It is very easy. You just need to follow these steps-
Note: Make sure that you’re on the latest version of the app on your device.
Step 1: Make a call to your friend via Messenger.
Step 2: Then swipe up from the bottom of the screen to see the options.Step 3: And click on Share your screen and tap on Start sharing and Start broadcast.
Step 4: You can navigate your phone to show the contents on the screen to the other side. You can return to the call to stop the broadcast.Want to know more tips on Facebook? Read How to bulk delete posts on Facebook?
Facebook Messenger on iOS and Android has been upgraded with ability for users to share their screen with others.
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alt=”Matt Southern” width=”65″ height=”65″ /> SEJ STAFF Matt Southern Lead News Writer at Search Engine JournalFacebook is expanding Messenger’s screen sharing capability, first available on desktop, to the iOS and Android mobile apps.
Users can share their screen with other people one-on-one or in a group video call with up to eight participants.
Here’s how to start a video call with screen sharing in Facebook Messenger.
How to Screen Share on the Facebook Messenger Mobile App
Step One
Start a video call in the Messenger app by selecting one or more contacts and tapping the camera icon.
Step Two
Swipe up on the toolbar at the bottom during the call, which brings up an expanded menu.
Step Three
From the expanded menu, tap ‘Share Your Screen’ and begin screen sharing.
Users can share a live view of their screen for others to see, which will show participants in the chat everything the user is doing on their mobile device.
“Screen sharing lets you share a live view of your screen so you can share virtually anything together. Whether you want to share memories from your camera roll, shop together online, co-browse social media, and more…”
How to Screen Share on the Facebook Messenger Desktop App
Facebook users can share screens with each other using the Messenger app for desktop as well.
Step One
Start a video call and select the screen sharing button on the bottom left.
Step Two
Choose whether to share your whole screen or a single application window.
Step Three
Begin screen sharing. A preview of what you’re sharing with the other person will appear in the bottom right-hand corner.
That’s it. Now you know know to screen share on Facebook Messenger for mobile and desktop.
Facebook Messenger vs. Competitors
With support for group video calls and screen sharing, Facebook Messenger is now comparable to competitive platforms like Zoom and Google Meet.
One of they key advantages is full use of Messenger remains free, while Zoom and Meet both offer paid tiers which grant access to all features.
The free versions of Zoom and Meet have limits on call length and number of participants per call. Whereas Messenger allows up to 50 people to join a group call with no restrictions on time.
Another advantage of Messenger is most people already have an account. If you want to start a video call with friends and family, there’s nothing new they need to sign up for and learn how to use.
However, there’s a time and a place for a Messenger call, and a company-wide meeting is perhaps not the best fit for a casual platform like Facebook.
Given that Zoom and Meet are geared more toward professional use, paid memberships offer access to features that are not built into Messenger.
For example, businesses can record group calls on Zoom and Meet so they can be referenced later, while no such capability exists on Messenger.
Recent Upgrades to Facebook Messenger
Facebook has been steadily upgrading Messenger’s capabilities ever since the global pandemic made people more dependent on online communication.
In case you missed it, here are some recent updates to Facebook Messenger that are useful to marketers.
Messenger Rooms
Messenger Rooms – which is an feature designed specifically for group chats – has been upgraded with the ability to screen share with up to 50 people.
Users who create a Messenger Room will be able to specify who has permission to screen share with the group.
The ability to screen share in a Messenger Room can be given to just the room creator, or select participants, or all participants.
Answer Customer Messages
An update rolled out to Messenger last month allows page owners to toggle back and forth between personal messages and customer messages.
For the first time, page admins can stay on top of messages without the use of separate apps.
Facebook Messenger Desktop App
Facebook launched the first standalone Messenger app for desktop back in April, which is available on Windows and macOS.
Th desktop app offers a number of benefits over using Messenger in a web browser, the most valuable of which is unlimited and free video calls.
Screen sharing is a feature that I have always wanted and thanks to this pandemic, every communication app is adding this sought-after feature. Now, you can share your screen on Android and iOS devices while video calling on Facebook Messenger. You can share the screen in a one-to-one video call or in a group of 8 users. And if you are using the new Messenger Rooms feature then you can share the screen with 16 participants.
The best part about this new addition is that it’s available on a mainstream consumer app, unlike many enterprise video calling solutions. It will greatly help users who want to demonstrate how to do certain things to their non-tech-savvy friends and also allow them to co-browse the web. So with that in mind, let’s go ahead and learn how to share screen while video calling on Facebook Messenger.
Screen Sharing on Facebook Messenger
1. First of all, start a video call with your contact. After that, swipe up the pill and you will find the “Share Your Screen” option. Tap on it.
2. You will be asked to allow screen sharing. Select “Start Now“.
3. Instantly, screen sharing will start on your device. Keep in mind, screen sharing will not start as long as you are on Facebook Messenger. The moment you move to the home screen or another app, screen sharing will kick in.
4. You can also disable screen sharing and switch to the front camera from the PiP window.
Share Your Screen on Android and iOS Devices
So that is how you can share the screen on both Android and iOS devices with Facebook Messenger. In my testing, the screen sharing functionality was flawless and there was very little latency which, to be frank, is expected. I would not recommend it for taking online classes, but if you want to help your friends and family with some smartphone tutorial then it’s a great option. Also, you can use it to co-browse the web. Anyway, that is all from us. If you want to learn more about Facebook Messenger tips and tricks then you can go through our linked article.
Along with WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger remains one of the most loved messaging apps across platforms. Probably, the best part about the messaging app is a host of user-friendly features including screen sharing which comes in handy in various situations. Whether you wish to share a live view of your screen, shop together online, or help your buddy troubleshoot an issue, screen sharing has a role to play. If you are yet to try out this versatile feature, let me walk you through the quick process to share the screen in Facebook Messenger on desktop.
How to Share Your Screen in Facebook Messenger on Desktop
Do note that the number of participants is restricted depending on the service you are using. While a simple Messenger call allows screen sharing with up to 8 people at once, Messenger Rooms allow you to broadcast your screen with up to 16 people simultaneously.
- To get started, head over to messenger.com, facebook.com, Messenger Rooms, or Workplace Rooms.
2. Now, start a video call or create a new room as per your need.
3. Next, click on the “Share screen” button at the bottom.
4. Next up, choose the “Entire screen.” “Application window” or “Browser tab” and hit Share.
5. After the screen sharing has started, you can choose to keep the call in the background or navigate through the shared tabs/apps. In the end, tap on the “Stop Screen Sharing” option located at the bottom of the call window.
That’s pretty much it! If you want to give a try to this useful feature on your mobile device as well, check out our hands-on guide.
Use Facebook Messenger to Share Screen on Desktop
So, that’s the way you can make the most screen sharing in Facebook Messenger to stay connected with your loved ones or collaborate with your colleagues. In the backdrop of COVID-19, video-conferencing and screen sharing have become probably the most pivotal tools to connect, interact, or collaborate with people.
With that said, what’s your take on this Facebook Messenger feature? More importantly, let us know the features you want to see in the popular messaging app in the comments section below.
Today, we’re excited to share that we’re expanding the availability of Messenger’s screen sharing feature in video calls and Messenger Rooms to our mobile apps. Screen sharing allows people to instantly share their screen with friends and family one-on-one or in a group video call with up to eight people and up to 16 people in Rooms while using Messenger on their mobile devices. We know people are trying to stay connected more than ever and screen sharing is the latest feature we’re rolling out to bring people closer together.
Screen sharing lets you share a live view of your screen so you can share virtually anything together. Whether you want to share memories from your camera roll, shop together online, co-browse social media, and more — screen sharing makes it easy to stay connected and close with your loved ones, even when you’re physically apart.
In addition to screen sharing on mobile and web, screen sharing is also available in Messenger Rooms with up to 16 people on web and desktop. We will soon add the ability to control who can share their screen in Rooms and expand the number of people you can share your screen with up to 50 within Messenger Rooms. With these new controls, Room creators will be able to determine whether to limit the ability to screen share to just themselves or make the feature available to all participants when creating a room and during the call.
We hope people will find screen sharing a fun and engaging way to connect and share with family and friends on video calls and in Messenger Rooms. Screen sharing is now available globally on the latest versions of Messenger’s Android and iOS apps, desktop app and Web.
You can share your screen on mobile devices on Facebook messenger, and it is available for download on Android, iOS, and the web. To get started, you have to download the latest app from your phone’s app store.
With the new Facebook messenger features on its latest app, users can be able to share his/her phone or tablet screen when calling a friend one on one, in a group chat, or while taking part in even larger conversations via Messenger Rooms.
This new feature has made video conferencing more colorful on Facebook messenger, as you can now do screen sharing in video calls and Messenger Rooms on both iOS and Android.
In Messenger Room, you can share your screen with up to eight people in group chats or up to 16 people (Facebook working on 50 people expansion in Room), this might be taken from either your camera roll pictures or your Instagram feed, etc.
“We will soon add the ability to control who can share their screen in Rooms and expand the number of people you can share your screen with up to 50 within Messenger Rooms.”
How to share your phone’s screen on Messenger
Believe it or not, our smartphones are now the main primary device that we use to stay connected with friends and families, and one of the times, you might want to share your screen content.
For instance, if it was a static image, you make use of screenshots. And in the case of video content, you may want to screen record to share content. But to get started, you have to download the latest version of Messenger.
*. Launch your Facebook Messenger app
*. During the call time, you have to swipe up from the bottom of your screen to reveal the call options.
*. Then you have to click “share your screen,” “start sharing,” and then “start broadcast”.
*. Proceed by navigating as you like on your phone, or return to the call to stop the broadcast.
During the announcement, Facebook said via their blog post “Screen sharing lets you share a live view of your screen so you can share virtually anything together. Whether you want to share memories from your camera roll, shop together online, co-browse social media, and more — screen sharing makes it easy to stay connected and close with your loved ones, even when you’re physically apart.”
Anyways, the new screen sharing feature is now available globally on the latest versions of Messenger’s Android and iOS apps, desktop app, and Web.
Video calling is now the talk of the day, and video conferencing is the deal. Most of the video conferencing app has integrated this feature, including Skype and Zoom but seeing it on the Facebook messenger app, and Messenger Room is a welcome feature.
