Sharing your iPhone or iPad screen now has a new feature thanks to iOS 18. Control another user’s iPhone or iPad with FaceTime’s built-in remote
Thanks to iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 now iPhone and iPad users We have an awesome feature that will basically help us take control of a friend or family member’s device. How many times have you been unable to help them remotely because of a problem or a detail for which the explanation is not sufficient? You can use the published function in FaceTime and This is called the remote control. Control the screen of another user’s iPhone or iPad or allow the user to control your iPhone or iPad.
What you need to know about the new FaceTime remote
This feature is exclusive to be used from iPhone to iPhone or iPad to iPad. It is not possible to use it from iPhone to iPad or vice versa. Before you can control a user’s screen, they must have your saved contacts file.
The user controll ing the screen can perform tasks or actions on the iPhone or iPad
As a precautionary measure, Face ID or Touch ID is disabled when you are in a remote control session. Authorizing this action does not prevent you from using the device in question, your actions will always take priority over the remote control.
How to request remote control from a user
- Start a FaceTime video call with the contact what you want
- Request to share the screen of the user you are on FaceTime with, to which you must immediately accept the request
- SO tap split screenthe screen which seems blurry just below or above you
- On split screen press the button with one hand while pressing.
- The other user will receive a notification Request for remote control, you need to click Allow to activate the countdown and start the remote activity.
In this sense, the other user can also select Do not allow, although this would be the case in cases where he could not do so for another reason. In the same way You can receive a remote control request, accept it or reject it.
Once you have control, the other user will be able to see what you are doing on the iPhone or iPad. Las Screen taps or swipes can only be performed when the screen is not controlled of the other user. To end the remote control session the other user must click Stop at the bottom of the split screen
Final aspects and potential uses of the remote control
Although it is true that since iOS 15 it is possible to share the screen, the integration to be able to manage another user’s device is only possible with iOS 18. Previously, in iOS 17 it is There were improvements for FaceTime and phone. What improves with the remote controlIn addition to being able to use a device remotely, is that you will be able to easily perform actions that may be unknown to the other user. For teachers or users giving instructions to another person, it will be wonderful to be able to pay more in-depth attention.
It often happens that some users cannot find an iPhone or iPad function that they want learning how to use a new app or simply wanting someone to help with a basic or complex task depending on the degree of difficulty. To ensure that this remote control experience is an ideal experience and not a headache First make sure to check the contact details of the person you will be making the FaceTime call with and vice versa.the person must have your correct contact details (phone number and email with which they are registered with Apple).
One of the few experiences I had with this feature was complicated because one of the attempts was made with email and not the phone number as the caller ID. The other user didn’t have my email, which is why the remote didn’t work initially. Make sure you have everything you need to avoid development errors.
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