WhatsApp is a messaging app that allows users to send texts, voice messages, video messages, share images, documents and make voice and video calls.
Most social media users prefer WhatsApp because it offers them some sort of privacy when compared to other social media platforms. This is because their contents are shared with family and friends whose contacts are saved on their phone, and not the general public.
Like other social media apps, WhatsApp undergoes regular updates by META. This is done to accommodate the growing needs of the app’s users. People have gone beyond sharing images or making calls on WhatsApp, users can now use WhatsApp for conference calls and team meetings.
To upgrade and modernize your experience with the WhatsApp app, META has introduced a new feature for all mobile phones and devices that use WhatsApp, which is the new ‘screen sharing’ option. If you are a business team lead, and you are looking for a cost-effective method of holding virtual meetings, look no further, WhatsApp has created this new update just for you to be able to share your phone or laptop screen with your co-workers and anyone you wish too.
- Open WhatsApp and make a video call.
- Tap on the screen sharing icon that will appear below.
- Confirm that you intend to share your screen.
- Your screen will now be visible to any other person on the call.
- First of all start a new video call with someone you want to share with
- Tap on the … in the video control and click on share your screen.
- A prompt will appear immediately.
- Click on start now to begin screen sharing.
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- Initiate a WhatsApp video call
- Click on the share icon.
- Select if you would like to share a specific application or your entire screen.
- After selecting your preferred option, the screen sharing will begin.
Things To Note
- During a screen sharing session, the video feeds of every other person on the call will appear below the content being shared.
- Â Every information being displayed on the shared screen will be visible to other members on the call.
- Screen sharing is protected with end-to-end encryption.
- A screen sharing session cannot be seen or heard by anyone outside the video call.
- Screen sharing is not available on audio calls.
- Screen sharing is only possible on a phone that has WhatsApp already installed and has access to an internet connection.
Use Cases for WhatsApp Screen Sharing
Remote Work: Teams can share screens during meetings to discuss projects. Presentations can also be done using shared screens on WhatsApp.
Education: Teachers can share their screens for online classes or tutoring.
Customer Service: Support agents can guide customers through how to use a recently purchased product by sharing their screens.
