App "accessing your screen" pop-up keeps appearing on macOS 15.2? Try these potential workarounds

If you’ve recently updated to macOS 15.2, you might have noticed an annoying pop-up saying something like “Microsoft Teams is accessing your screen”. It’s supposed to alert you when apps like Teams or Google Meet access your screen. But instead of a helpful reminder, it seems to have turned into a constant interruption. Users are reporting it appears every few seconds, even after they’ve granted all the necessary permissions.

The issue isn’t just limited to Microsoft Teams. Some users on Apple’s support forums and Reddit have mentioned seeing it during Google Meet calls, when using AltTab, and even with basic screenshot tools. The problem seems tied to macOS 15.2’s updated security measures, which Apple hasn’t yet provided an option to customize or disable.

The first thing you can try is using the browser version of the app causing the issue. For example, one user suggested switching from the Teams app to Teams in Safari for screen sharing. They reported no pop-ups when using the browser instead. It’s not an ideal solution, but it might save your sanity until Apple fixes this.

If you’re comfortable with more technical solutions, a GitHub tool called “screencapture-nag-remover” has been shared in some discussions. This tool claims to disable the notification entirely. It’s not an Apple-approved fix, so use it at your own risk. Always back up your system before trying third-party tools.

For now, there’s no official word from Apple on a permanent fix. Users are frustrated, with some saying the issue makes their Mac almost unusable during meetings. The constant interruptions not only disrupt workflows but also block visibility of the screen content being shared.

If none of the above solutions work for you, your best bet is to submit feedback to Apple. Go to their feedback page and explain the issue in detail. The more users report it, the quicker Apple is likely to address the problem in a future update.

Speaking of updates, Apple’s macOS Sequoia 15.1 update from late 2024 attempted to address similar user frustrations around constant pop-ups. Specifically, the update reduced the frequency of screen recording permission prompts, which had been a major pain point for users. With the revamped ScreenCaptureKit, Apple introduced an “enhanced user awareness policy,” ensuring that trusted apps like Zoom or OBS didn’t repeatedly ask for permissions.

In this case, however, rather than asking for permissions, macOS keeps pestering users with constant alerts of the screen being shared. Hopefully, Apple realizes that most users don’t want to be reminded that they are sharing their screens every second.