Now you can share screen in a WhatsApp video call thanks to a new update released by the app for all users. This fun option allows you to communicate more efficiently and improve collaborations between users. Let's know more details about this new feature and how it is used.
Guide to sharing screen in a WhatsApp video call
WhatsApp has launched a new update for all users where they can share the screen of a video call. This option It has been designed especially for educational and professional purposes, facilitate communication and collaborative processes between people.
The feature in WhatsApp allows users perform other activities while making video calls. For example, listen to music, play audios, play online games, among other options. To start using this functionality, you must perform the following steps:
- Open WhatsApp
- Start a video call
- When you do so, you will see a new button identified with the icon of a person and a screen, located at the bottom of the screen.
- Press the button and you will start screen sharing.
- The system will display a notification indicating that everything displayed on the screen, including incoming notifications, will be recorded.
- Once this information is accepted, press the button «start broadcast«.
- Start sharing your device's screen with games, songs, files, chats, and everything you want.
The WhatsApp screen sharing function will remain active as long as the user allows it. If you want to finish, simply press the «stop sharing«. It is important to keep in mind what is going to be shown during this action, considering that everything you do and present, will be shared and recorded.
The recommendation when activating this function is to disable application notifications, do not have private notes open, and avoid opening chat, email or other platforms that contain personal data. Limit yourself to only sharing what you want to show, keeping the rest inactive, at least during the video call. What do you think of this screen sharing option on WhatsApp?
