How do I share my screen with audio on Messenger on my phone?

Messenger’s screen sharing feature allows you to show your phone’s screen to other people during a video call. This lets you visually share apps, photos, websites and more. You can also enable your microphone while screen sharing so others can hear your narration.

Sharing your screen with audio can be very useful for:

• Giving a presentation or tutorial
• Showcasing a website or app you’ve made
• Showing photos from your latest trip
• Helping someone troubleshoot a problem on their device

Overall, it provides a more interactive and engaging way to communicate visually with friends and family during Messenger calls.

Prerequisites

To share your screen with audio on Messenger, there are a few prerequisites you need to meet. First, you need to have the latest version of the Messenger app installed on your phone. Both iOS and Android devices require an updated Messenger app to utilize the screen sharing feature properly.

You also need an active Messenger account to share your screen. If you don’t already have one, you can create a Messenger account by downloading the app and signing up.

Finally, you need to grant Messenger access to your phone’s microphone. You can enable this in your phone’s app permissions. Microphone access allows your audio to be shared along with your screen during a call.

Start a Call

To start a call with screen sharing and audio on Messenger:

1. Open the Messenger app on your phone and select the conversation with the contact you want to video chat with. This can be an individual or group conversation.
2. Tap the video camera icon at the top right of the conversation. This initiates a video call with the contact(s).

As noted in the Facebook Help article, tapping the video icon starts an audio or video call from the Messenger app. Once the call connects, you can then share your screen and enable microphone sharing.

Share Your Screen

Once in a call, tap the screen share icon. According to this article, from the expanded menu, tap “Share Your Screen” and begin screen sharing. As per this source, you can then select the screen or app you want to share with the other person.

Enable Microphone

To enable audio from your microphone while screen sharing on Messenger mobile:

Tap the microphone icon while screen sharing is active to toggle your microphone on or off. You may be prompted to grant Messenger access to your microphone if you haven’t allowed it previously.

The microphone icon typically appears in the upper right or left corner during a screen sharing session. Tapping it will switch the mic on or off.

Enabling your microphone allows call participants to hear your voice commentary along with viewing your shared screen. This makes explanations and discussions easier.

However, as noted in the Facebook Help Center article Share your screen in a video or audio call on Messenger, microphone audio capability during screen sharing is still limited on Messenger mobile at the moment.

Annotations

While sharing your screen on Messenger, you can use annotation tools to draw and add text directly on the shared screen. This allows you to visually point out or highlight items to the other participants in the call.

To enable annotations, tap the Annotation icon which looks like a pencil, located at the top of the screen sharing interface. This will open up the annotation toolkit.

The toolkit includes options like a pen, highlighter, and text box. Select your desired tool and use your finger to draw or write directly on the shared screen. The annotations will be visible to all participants.

To add text, select the text tool and tap where you want to place the text box. A keyboard will appear to enter your text. Drag the text box to move it if needed.

You can clear individual annotations by tapping them and selecting the trash icon. To clear all annotations, tap the Clear icon in the annotation toolkit.

Disable annotations again by tapping the Annotation toggle when you are done.

Switch Screens

While sharing your screen in a Messenger call, you may want to switch among different screens. This is possible by tapping the “switch screen” icon at the top of your device’s screen.

As noted by Messenger, to switch the shared screen:

• Tap the switch icon that appears at the top or bottom of your device’s screen when sharing.
• This will open a view showing you all the available screens you can share.
• Tap the thumbnail of the screen you want to switch to sharing.

The ability to seamlessly switch between screens allows you to share different content without needing to repeatedly stop and restart the screen share.

Chat During Sharing

One helpful feature when sharing your screen on Messenger is the ability to continue chatting with others even while your screen is being broadcast. This allows you to narrate what you’re doing, answer questions, or have side conversations without interrupting the screen share.

To enable chat during screen sharing:

• Tap the chat button at the top right corner of the screen share interface.
• This will open up the chat window overlaid on top of the shared screen.
• You can now type messages and chat just like normal while your screen remains in view for other participants.

The chat function works both for individual calls with one other person as well as for group calls with multiple friends (CNET). This makes it easy to communicate, collaborate, and walk others through what you’re doing on your screen.

When you’re ready to exit the screen share, simply tap “Stop Sharing” and you’ll return to the regular video call view.

Stop Sharing

When you are done sharing your screen and audio during a Messenger call, you simply need to tap the “Stop Sharing” button at the top of your screen to stop sharing your device’s screen with the other participants. This will end the screen share session and return you to the normal video call view. Specifically, according to Facebook Help Center, “To stop sharing your screen, go back to your call and tap STOP SHARING”.

Conclusion

In summary, here are the key steps to share your screen with audio on Messenger from your phone:

Start a video call with the person you want to share your screen with. Tap the screen sharing icon in the call toolbar. Select “Share Your Screen” and enable the microphone access. You can now share your screen while talking to the other person. Use annotations if needed to point things out on the screen. Tap “Stop Sharing” when you are done.

For smooth audio screen sharing, make sure you have a strong internet connection for both video and audio. Speak clearly and pause occasionally so the other person has a chance to talk. Let them know if you are switching screens or apps so there is no confusion. You can continue chatting via text messaging during the screen share as needed.