How to Use Picture in Picture with FaceTime
The Picture in Picture (PiP) mode on iPhones makes multitasking easier. You can watch a video in a supported app like Vimeo or take a FaceTime call, for example, while doing something else.
How to Watch YouTube in Picture in Picture Mode
Unfortunately, YouTube isn’t compatible with Apple’s Picture in Picture mode. The only way to get PiP on YouTube is to become a YouTube Premium subscriber.
Drag it to a different corner of the screen.Pinch it open to make it larger or pinch it closed to shrink the size between small, medium, and full screen.Drag it off the left or right edge of the screen to hide the window. Audio will continue playing, but you can use the entire screen for something else.Tap the video window to show or hide the controls.Tap Close to close the video window.
How to Disable Automatic Picture in Picture Mode
Though PiP is a convenient feature, you might not want it to automatically start when you’re watching a video and return to the home screen. A single toggle switch prevents it from turning on automatically.
Apps That Support Picture-in-Picture on iPhone
You can use PiP with most of Apple’s own apps that handle video content including Apple TV, Podcasts, iTunes, FaceTime, Files, Home, and Safari. Many third-party apps also support Picture in Picture. While many popular apps support PiP, some of the most well-known apps don’t, including Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, Facebook, and Reddit. However, you can view sites like these in a mobile browser in PiP mode.
Browsers That Support Picture in Picture
You can also enjoy PiP in Safari and all common browser apps. Open a site with embedded videos and follow the same method as above.
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