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      How to Share Your iPad or iPhone Screen in a Call

      This article runs through the necessary steps to capture your iPad/iPhone screen on your macOS device in order to share it in a call.

      Last Updated: December 2022

      Note:

      • As of iOS version 15.0, the screen capture or screen sharing feature is only supported via the QuickTime player using a wired connection on macOS devices.

      On this page:

      1. How to configure your iPad/iPhone for screen sharing
      2. How to share your iPad/iPhone screen in a Coviu call
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      How to configure your iPad/iPhone for screen sharing

      If you are interested to include your iPad display feed to incorporate say an application running on your iPad/iPhone as a part of your consultation or call process, please follow the steps listed below:

      1. Connect your iPad/iPhone device to your macOS device via a wired connection (USB).
      2. Once connected, make sure that your iPad/iPhone is set to Trust on your macOS device and vice versa.
        Trust Device
      3. Open QuickTime Player on your macOS device. Then, from the top menu bar, click File and select New Movie Recording.
      4. Once the QuickTime Player window appears, click on the dropdown arrow to select your iPad/iPhone from the list of available sources.
        Recording View

        Recording Camera Enablement
      You will then see your iPad/iPhone being screen captured within the QuickTime Player on your macOS device.
      IPad Screen Capture

      How to share your iPad/iPhone screen in a Coviu call

      1. Return to your Coviu call screen and click Apps & Tools+.
      2. Click Start a screenshare from the menu on the right and select your iPad/iPhone screen.
      You can now continue with any activities on your iPad/iPhone and view any changes in real time within your Coviu call screen for all participants.
      Coviu Screensharing ViewCoviu Call Screen with IPad Screen Share

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