If you ask me, I would say one of the coolest features added through the iOS 17 update is the SharePlay feature. And the fun part is that you can use SharePlay using AirDrop. Upon using SharePlay, two Apple users can stream and listen to the same video and audio at the same time. The only condition is that both users should have their respective apps installed on their Apple devices.
If you wish to SharePlay with your friend using AirDrop with iOS 17, then follow the instructions mentioned in this article carefully. I have also added some of the important things that need to be sorted out as a separate section so you can have a smooth SharePlay session.
Prerequisites for using AirDrop to SharePlay
- Update your Apple device software to iOS 17 or later if you haven’t already.
- Open Settings → Go to General → Click on Software Update → Download and Install.
- The SharePlay option, being a part of the iOS 17 update, lets users make AirDrop in both the traditional and proximity-sharing methods. If you haven’t enabled the proximity-sharing feature on your Apple device, then do it at once.
- Under Settings, open General → Click on AirDrop → Enable the Bring Device Together option.
- Turn on AirDrop, Bluetooth, and WiFi on both Apple devices. Change the AirDrop settings as you see fit.
- Ensure the app being used has SharePlay support and install the app on both devices.
- If it is a paid app, then both users should have an active and valid subscription.
- Unlock both Apple devices and keep them that way throughout the process.
How to SharePlay Using AirDrop
Once you have sorted out all the necessary measures mentioned above, you can continue with the instructions given below.
1. On the sender’s Apple device, launch the SharePlay-supported app.
2. Navigate through the app and choose the content you wish to SharePlay. You can even try to SharePlay a song from Apple Music or Spotify or a movie from Apple TV or Disney+.
3. Move the Apple devices closer to each other and connect their heads together or place them on top of each other.
4. This will initiate AirDrop, and in the following prompt, click on the SharePlay option.
5. The receiver will get the AirDrop request, and they can either Accept and continue to enjoy the SharPlay content or Decline the AirPlay as they see fit.
Note: After that, once the need is over, make sure to turn off AirDrop. This is to make sure you have a secure AirDrop experience.
FAQ
No. In order to SharePlay using AirDrop, you should have an iPhone updated to iOS 17 or a later version.
AirDrop is a feature available exclusively for Apple devices, so you cannot SharePlay using AirDrop on your Android device.
Yes. Premium YouTube members can SharePlay YouTube and its content while on Facetime. The Share Content button can be used to SharePlay YouTube.