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This guide shows how to use picture-in-picture (PiP) on Android devices. It works on any Android running version 8.0 or higher.
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You can turn it on in settings and use it with supported apps.
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Here’s what you need to know:
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- Find it in Settings under Apps > Special app access > Picture-in-picture.
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- Pick an app from the list and turn on the PiP option.
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- Play a video in full screen, then hit the Home button to start PiP.
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Turning On Picture-in-Picture for Apps
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The PiP setting lives in a special section of your Android Settings. Follow these steps to switch it on:
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- Go to Settings.
- Tap Apps or Apps & notifications.
- Select Special app access.
- On older Androids, tap Advanced first, then Special app access.
- Choose Picture-in-picture.
- Pick an app from the list.
- Slide the Allow picture-in-picture switch to “on.”
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Starting Picture-in-Picture Mode
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Once PiP is enabled, it’s easy to use. Just play a full-screen video in an app like Firefox, then press the Home button.
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The video shrinks into a small window. If PiP doesn’t work, update your apps or Android system.
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The small PiP window shows your video or content. Tap it to see controls like Play, Pause, or Full screen.
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Some apps show fewer options, like just an Exit button. Others might have a headphone icon to play sound without the video showing.
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Move the window by pressing and dragging it. Pinch it to make it bigger or smaller. Tap the X or drag it to an X at the bottom of the screen to close it.
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Apps That Support Picture-in-Picture
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Lots of popular apps work with PiP since it’s built into Android. Examples include:
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- Gmail
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- Netflix
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- TikTok
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- VLC
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- Hulu
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- Disney+
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- Google Maps
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For YouTube, US users can use PiP for free with some content, like music videos. Outside the US, or for more content, you need YouTube Premium.
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YouTube TV also supports PiP. Check the Picture-in-picture menu in Settings to see which of your apps work.
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What Does Picture-in-Picture Do?
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Picture-in-picture (PiP) is a cool multitasking tool. It puts a video or app content into a tiny box that floats over other apps. This lets you browse the web while watching a video or chatting.
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It’s perfect for people who use lots of apps at once. PiP works on Android phones with version 8.0 Oreo or newer.
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