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How to SharePlay Apple Music on iPhone or iPad

SharePlay enables users to share their screen and audio with others during FaceTime call

By TCP News Desk February 21, 2025
How to SharePlay Apple Music on iPhone or iPad.
How to SharePlay Apple Music on iPhone or iPad.

SharePlay is an Apple-exclusive feature that lets users “share” and engage with apps simultaneously. It works over both iMessage and FaceTime and in-person SharePlay. 

SharePlay is an incredible innovation that was launched in iOS 15.1, iPadOS 15.1, macOS Monterey 12.1, and tvOS 15.1, enabling users to share their screen and audio with others during a FaceTime call. It will allow them to watch movies, enjoy music, and view other content together in real time. 

The Celeb Post has compiled a step-by-step guide to SharePlay Apple Music on iPhone/iPad:

How to SharePlay Apple Music on iPhone/iPad

To enable SharePlay on your iPhone or iPad, follow these steps:

  1. Firstly launch the Settings on your iPhone/iPad.
  2. Swipe down and click on ‘FaceTime’.
  3. Tap on the ‘SharePlay’ option.
  4. Afterwards, enable the ‘SharePlay’ toggle. 

Another method to SharePlay Apple Music on iPhone/iPad is between the iPhone-to-iPhone or iPhone-to-iPad connections. But it is important to note, that to use SharePlay remotely, both your and your friend's SharePlaying will require a valid subscription to Apple Music.

Here’s how to SharePlay using both iMessage and FaceTime

  1. Launch the Apple Music app on your iPhone/iPad.
  2. Now select any song or album you want to SharePlay. 
  3. Click on the ‘More’ button - ‘...’ and tap the ‘SharePlay’ option.
  4. Select the contact that you want to SharePlay with. 
  5. Choose ‘Messages’ or ‘FaceTime,’ according to your choice.  

SharePlaying via iMessage

  1. Send an invite message to the SharePlay session. 

Starting SharePlay on FaceTime 

  1. It will automatically start a video call and begin SharePlay at the same time. 
  2. Now wait until your friend accepts the SharePlay invite. 
  3. Once accepted, you will be notified on your iPhone indicating your friend has joined. Now tap ‘Start’ listening to Apple Music on SharePlay.