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Watch together using SharePlay in the Apple TV app on iPhone

In the Apple TV app with iOS 15.1 or later, you can stream TV shows and movies in sync with friends and family while on a FaceTime call together using SharePlay. The controls are shared so anyone on the call can pause, rewind, or fast forward. With smart volume, media audio is adjusted automatically, so you can continue to chat while watching. (Settings like subtitles and volume are controlled separately by each person.)

A FaceTime call, showing Apple TV+ video content being shared in the call. The FaceTime controls are shown at the top of the screen, the video is playing just below the controls, and the playback controls are at the bottom of the screen.

Note: Some apps that support SharePlay require a subscription. To watch a purchased movie or TV show together, all SharePlay participants must have purchased the item. SharePlay may not support the sharing of some movies or TV shows across different countries or regions. FaceTime, some FaceTime features, and other Apple services may not be available in all countries or regions.

Start SharePlay in the Apple TV app

With iOS 15.4 or later, you can start a FaceTime call in the Apple TV app while you’re browsing or watching video content, and share the item in sync with others using SharePlay. Everyone on the call needs to have access to the content on their own device (for example, through a subscription or purchase).

  1. Find a show or movie you want to share, then tap the item to see its details.

  2. Tap the Share button, then tap SharePlay.

  3. In the To field, enter the contacts you want to share with, then tap FaceTime.

  4. When the FaceTime call connects, tap Start or Play to begin using SharePlay.

    To begin viewing, recipients tap Open.

Note: If the content requires a subscription, people who aren’t subscribers can subscribe before watching.

Send what you’re watching in SharePlay to Apple TV

After the video starts playing, you can stream it to your Apple TV to enjoy on the big screen. Tap the AirPlay button, then choose Apple TV as the playback destination.

The video plays in sync on Apple TV, and you can keep the conversation going on your iPhone.

See Watch together using SharePlay in the Apple TV User Guide.

See alsoUse SharePlay to watch and listen together in FaceTime on iPhone
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