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Are you having trouble with Zoom Screen Sharing Not Working? Several things can cause this problem, such as a bad internet connection, the wrong Zoom settings, a problem with the graphics driver, or even an app that is too old. To fix this, you’ll need to go through a number of steps.
Zoom app is a popular cloud-based communication platform that is free to use and lets people connect online for live chat or video conferencing app. As long as there is an internet connection, it can be used on a computer or a phone. Users will be able to create virtual meeting rooms and share their screen, files, and chat privately with others in the meeting.
(Solved) Zoom Screen Sharing Not Working Issue
Check if Participant Screen Sharing is Enabled for the Zoom Room
Sometimes you can’t share your screen because the host of the meeting has turned off “screen sharing by participants” for that meeting. By default, this setting is turned off, so only the host can share their screen. So, it’s possible that the host missed this setting and forgot to turn it on for “All Participants.”
For Windows and macOS:
- First, click the arrow next to the Share Screen button and choose “Advanced Sharing Options…”
- Next, check “All Participants” under “Who can share?”
For iPhone/iOS and Android:
First, click the arrow next to the Share Screen button and choose “Advanced Sharing Options…” Next, check “All Participants” under “Who can share?”
This is an important step to take if the sound doesn’t work when you share your screen on Zoom. This setting is usually turned off by default so that it doesn’t get in the way of your computer’s sounds. Also, you might forget about this setting if you go straight to the screen sharing page.
This “Share Computer Sound” setting is at the bottom left after you click the “Share Screen” button. Make sure the box next to it is checked to turn it on. This is an important step to take if the sound doesn’t work when you share your screen on Zoom. This setting is usually turned off by default so that it doesn’t get in the way of your computer’s sounds.
Also, you might forget about this setting if you go straight to the screen sharing page. This “Share Computer Sound” setting is at the bottom left after you click the “Share Screen” button. Make sure the box next to it is checked to turn it on.
Exit and Reenter the Zoom Room
This should be one of the first things you do to fix the error that says Zoom share screen isn’t working. For a better effect, we also suggest restarting the Zoom app after closing it. By combining these two steps, you start a new session with the Zoom app. This gets rid of any temporary files that might have messed up your screen share.
For Windows:
Right-click the Zoom icon in the tray on the Taskbar and choose Exit.
For macOS:
Click the Zoom icon in the Menu Bar at the top, and then choose Quit Zoom from the drop-down menu.
For iPhone/iOS and Android:
Tap the home button to close the Zoom app, and then delete it from your Recent Apps. Last, open up the Zoom app again and go back to the meeting room. Click Join Room and put in the correct Meeting ID and Password, as you would normally.
Check your Device’s OS Version
If your phone’s operating system (OS) is out of date, apps like Zoom may not work properly. This is because these newer apps aren’t made to work well with older OS versions, so they have trouble using your phone’s resources. If that’s the case, it’s easy to see why you might run into bugs like “Zoom screen sharing not working.”
- At least Android 5.0 must be running on the device.
- iOS 11 or higher needs to be running on iPhones and iPads.
For Android:
First, open the Settings app, then scroll down and tap About Device/About Phone. Here, make sure that the Android version under OS version is at least Android 5.0.
For iOS:
Open the Settings app, tap General, and then tap About. Make sure that your device is running iOS 13.6 or a higher version next to Software Version.
Allow All the Necessary Permissions for the Zoom App
Another reason why the Zoom share screen feature isn’t working is that the app doesn’t have access to some of the resources it needs. Screen sharing on Zoom is, of course, a feature that depends on different things, mostly video, screen recording, and audio.
For Windows:
Look for Privacy Settings in the Start menu and open it. Then, make sure Zoom Meetings is listed under “Allow Desktop Apps” in the App permissions section on the left.
For macOS:
Choose System Preferences from the Apple Menu (click the Apple logo in the upper left corner). Then, choose Security & Privacy. On the next page, choose Screen Recording from the left side and click the lock icon at the bottom right to let changes happen. You might be asked for your admin password. Check the box next to Zoom to finish.
Zoom’s Help Center is where you can get help.
For Android:
Open the Settings app, tap on Apps & notifications, and then choose Zoom from the list of apps. Next, tap Permissions, and then tap on one of the permissions under “Denied.” Here, you can choose either Allow or Allow only while using the app.
For iOS:
Open the Settings app, scroll to the bottom, and tap Zoom. Here, make sure that Zoom has all the rights it needs.
FAQ
Why is my screen sharing not working
Open your screen share app and try again after you’ve cleared your device’s cache and cookies from its settings. If you try to share your screen again and it doesn’t work, you can force restart your device. In theory, turning off your device and turning it back on will give you a clean slate.
How do I enable Screen Sharing on my Mac zoom
Click the “Share Screen” button in the Zoom toolbar. Select Desktop 1 and click Share. If you are asked to allow Zoom to share your screen, click System Preferences. With Screen Recording highlighted in the left sidebar, check the box next to Zoom.us In the resulting pop-up window, it is ok to click “Later”.