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iPad User Guide

Request or give remote control in a FaceTime call on iPad

During a one-to-one FaceTime video or audio call, you can remotely control another participant’s screen or allow them to remotely control yours. The person controlling the screen can help with an issue or demonstrate how to use an app.

Note: Remote control isn’t currently available in the European Union.

Request remote control

You can request control of an iPad or iPhone screen that’s being shared with you.

Note: Both you and the other participant need iPadOS 18, iOS 18, or later.

  1. Go to the FaceTime app 👁 Image
    on your iPad.

  2. Tap the window showing the shared screen.

  3. Tap 👁 the Remote Control button
    .

    If the other participant accepts your request, you can tap or swipe to interact with the shared screen. You can also use the onscreen keyboard within apps.

Accept a remote control request

A participant can remotely control your screen if they’re saved in your contacts and using an iPhone or iPad with iOS 18, iPadOS 18, or later. To help protect your data and privacy, additional restrictions may apply to remote control requests.

When you receive a remote control request notification in the FaceTime app 👁 Image
on your iPad, tap Allow.

WARNING: The person remotely controlling the screen can perform actions on your iPad such as opening and closing apps, changing settings, deleting items, or sending messages. Only approve remote control requests from people you trust.

The person remotely controlling the screen may be restricted from tasks such as changing your Apple Account or Face ID settings, making payments, or erasing your device. Your Face ID and Touch ID will be disabled during a remote control session.

You can still tap, swipe, or type while your screen is remotely controlled—your actions take priority over remote actions.

Decline a remote control request

When you receive a remote control request notification while sharing your screen in the FaceTime app 👁 Image
on your iPad, tap Don’t Allow. Screen sharing continues, and the other participant can still tap, draw, or write on your screen to highlight important areas.

Stop remote control

You can end remote control at any time. Do one of the following:

  • If you’re allowing someone to control your screen: Tap Stop at the top right of the screen sharing window.

  • If you’re controlling someone else’s screen: Tap 👁 the Remote Control button
    .

Ending a FaceTime call also ends remote control and screen sharing.

Remote control isn’t available in all countries or regions. See the iOS and iPadOS Feature Availability website

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