As technology progresses and events like the pandemic changes workplace and school culture around the world, more and more people are turning to video-conferencing apps to connect from a distance.
Screen sharing for video conference apps
There are a number of video-meeting apps that offer different features that may appeal to some users more than others. In this article we explain how to share your iPhone or iPad screen with three popular video conference platforms used in businesses around the globe. Those are Zoom, Microsoft Teams and Slack. In combination with AirBeamTV’s ‘Mirror to Mac and Windows PC‘ app, it is easy to share your iPhone or iPad screen “live” during a video meeting.
Before you read the below instructions for your platform of choice, you will need to install our app to make it work. You can download the app on the Apple App Store for free because a fully functioning trial period of 5 minutes is included!
After you have installed the app, visit https://start.airbeam.tv/ in Chrome Browser on your computer to connect the app on your phone or tablet with your Mac or Windows computer.
Share iPhone & iPad screen on Zoom
Zoom, founded in 2011, gained hundreds of millions of users during the pandemic because it offers an easy-to-use video platform on mobile devices, tablets and computers. The app is free, though it offers premium options for those who want to host meetings larger than 100 people, global toll-free calling, more storage and other features.
How to share your screen for Zoom
Install and download our app first and follow the instructions. Activate the screen sharing option in Zoom and select Chrome Browser so it will be displayed in the meeting. Now your iPhone or iPad screen is visible for everybody in the call!
Video Tutorial
Watch below video for a hands-on explanation on how to mirror your iPhone or iPad screen in a Zoom meeting:
Share iPhone or iPad screen on MS Teams
Microsoft Teams is a chat-based workspace in Office 365, allowing teams and classrooms to work together within one window to enhance teamwork. Teams is also Microsoft’s answer to competing platforms such as Zoom and Google Hangout.
How to share your screen for Teams
Install and download our app first and follow the instructions. Activate the screen sharing option in Teams. Now your iPhone or iPad screen is visible for everybody in the call!
Video Tutorial
Watch below video for a hands-on explanation on how to mirror your iPhone or iPad screen in a Microsoft Teams meeting:
Share your iPhone/iPad screen on Slack
Slack is kind of a chat room for your company, designed to replace email as your primary method of communication and sharing. You can also place audio or video calls to other workspace members and display your computer screen to your colleagues during video calls.
How to share your screen for Slack
Install and download our app first and follow the instructions at the start of this post. Activate the screen sharing option in Slack during your call. Now your iPhone or iPad screen is visible for everybody in the call!
Watch below video for a hands-on explanation on how to mirror your iPhone or iPad screen in a Slack video call:
Screen Mirroring explained
Screen Mirroring is a technique, which allows you to mirror your smartphone or tablet on the TV screen. You can easily access your games, photos, videos, music and other apps on a big TV screen using AirBeamTV’s mirror apps for iPhone/iPad and for Mac.