How to use WhatsApp's Screen Sharing feature: a step-by-step guide

WhatsApp screen sharing is a feature used to collaborate on work documents, show photos to family members, and more. Here is a simple guide to using this feature.

New Delhi: WhatsApp has become one of the most widely used social messaging apps, widely used for both personal and professional communications. While there are numerous apps used for screen sharing, WhatsApp has also jumped on the bandwagon and released its own screen sharing feature.

Find out how you can use this cool new feature for your meetings and personal video chats.

WhatsApp screen sharing feature

WhatsApp's screen sharing feature allows users to share their screen during a video call so others can see everything on their screen in real time. This feature is cross-platform, meaning you can share your screen with anyone using WhatsApp on any device, such as iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, or web. By using this feature, you can collaborate on work documents, show photos to family members, plan vacations, shop online with friends, or provide tech support to grandparents.

How to use WhatsApp screen sharing feature

1. Follow these steps to use the screen sharing feature in WhatsApp:
2. Make sure you have the latest version of WhatsApp installed on your device.
3. Start a video call with one or more contacts.
4. During the video call, you will see a new 'Share' icon at the bottom of the screen. It looks like a phone with an arrow pointing out of it.
5. You will be asked to grant screen sharing access to WhatsApp. Tap 'Start Now' or 'Start Broadcast' to confirm.
6. Your screen is then streamed to the other party.
7. To stop sharing your screen, simply tap the 'Stop Sharing' icon at the bottom of the screen.

How WhatsApp is replacing other screen sharing apps

WhatsApp's screen sharing feature offers several benefits to users, making it a more convenient and efficient alternative to third-party screen sharing tools such as Gmail and Discord. Some of the main benefits are:

1. Compatibility between platforms: WhatsApp screen sharing feature is compatible across devices including iOS, Android, Windows, Mac and web, allowing users to share their screen with anyone using WhatsApp on any device.
2. Real-time collaboration: Screen sharing allows users to collaborate on work documents, share photos, plan vacations, shop online with friends, or provide tech support to family members during video calls.
3. End-to-end encryption: WhatsApp's screen sharing feature is secured with end-to-end encryption, so no one outside the conversation, not even WhatsApp, can see or hear what you share on your screen.
4. Easy to use: WhatsApp's built-in screen sharing feature is easy to use, eliminating the need for users to switch between different screen sharing apps or tools.

By using WhatsApp's screen sharing feature, users can replace third-party screen sharing tools such as Gmail and Discord. This not only simplifies the process, but also ensures a seamless experience for all participants in the video call. Additionally, WhatsApp's screen sharing feature is compatible with low-cost devices and the universal use of phone numbers, especially in WhatsApp-dominant regions, eliminating the need for cumbersome email communications.