If you’re tired of manually hopping back and forth to get a glimpse of your favorite YouTube video while multitasking, you’re in for a treat. With the help of YouTube picture-in-picture mode, you can view or listen to YouTube content while using other apps on your iPhone or iPad. Here’s our step-by-step guide on how to enable and use YouTube Picture-in-picture mode on your iPhone.
Things to know before enabling YouTube PiP on iPhone and iPad:
- In the US: All users can enjoy picture-in-picture (PiP) for non-music videos on YouTube. To use PiP for music videos, users need YouTube Premium.
- Outside the US: Users must get YouTube Premium to use picture-in-picture for music and non-music videos.
- How to enable YouTube Picture-in-picture on iPhone and iPad
- Benefits of using picture-in-picture on YouTube
How to enable YouTube Picture-in-picture on iPhone and iPad
- Launch the Settings app on your iPhone.
- Go to General → Select Picture in Picture.
- Toggle on Start PiP Automatically.
- Now, launch the YouTube app.
- Access your profile.
- Tap the Settings icon from the top-right corner.
- Choose General → Enable Picture-in-picture.
- Now, once you play a YouTube video, you can either switch apps or return to your Home Screen to use PiP. The video will play in the background!
Note: Do not close the YouTube on your iPhone or iPad.
Control PiP window on iPhone
Once the YouTube video has entered PiP mode, there’s a set of actions you can perform. I have outlined them below.
- Change position: You can drag the PiP overlay and place it in any corner of your iPhone screen.
- Hide video: When PiP is playing, simply drag the mini-screen to the left or right border of your screen to hide the visuals. The audio will continue to play in the background.
- To minimize or expand PiP, simply double-tap it. You can further pinch-in/pinch-out to resize the PiP window.
- To view the playback controls, tap the PiP overlay. You will see Play/Pause, forward, and backward buttons.
- To exit the video, tap the PiP window and select the “X” button.
- To return to the app, tap the expand button on the PiP player controls.
Benefits of using picture-in-picture on YouTube
Now that we’re well aware of the ins and outs of YouTube picture-in-picture let’s go through a few tips and tricks that can come in handy while using this feature.
- PiP mode allows you to watch videos while doing other tasks on your iPhone, such as messaging, emailing, or browsing the web.
- In PiP mode, you can watch YouTube videos while on a video call, using a video conferencing app, or on the internet while staying connected with your friends, colleagues, or family.
- You can easily switch between apps and keep the PiP videos running in the background.
- In PiP mode, you can watch YouTube videos while studying, researching, or working without interfering with your workflow.
Work while you watch!
And there you have it, the key to unlocking a more versatile YouTube experience on your Apple devices. Picture-in-picture mode isn’t just a feature; it’s a game-changer for those who crave efficiency without compromising entertainment. Go ahead, give it a try, and let us know how it transforms your digital routine.
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