If the hassle of constantly switching between apps while enjoying your favorite YouTube videos on your iPhone or iPad sounds familiar, you’re in luck. Discover the convenience of YouTube’s picture-in-picture mode, allowing you to seamlessly view or listen to YouTube content while multitasking on your iOS devices. Follow our step-by-step guide to enable YouTube Picture-in-Picture mode on your iPhone.
Before diving in, here are key points to keep in mind:
- US Users: Enjoy Picture-in-Picture (PiP) for non-music videos without any extra subscription. For music videos, opt for YouTube Premium.
- Outside the US: YouTube Premium is essential for music and non-music video PiP functionality.
How to enable YouTube Picture-in-Picture on iPhone and iPad
To harness the power of YouTube PiP, follow these simple steps:
- Launch the Settings app on your iPhone.
- Navigate to General and select Picture in Picture.
- Toggle on Start PiP Automatically.
Next, in the YouTube app:
- Access your profile.
- Tap the Settings icon in the top-right corner.
- Choose General and enable Picture-in-Picture.
Now, when playing a YouTube video, seamlessly switch between apps or return to your Home Screen while enjoying PiP functionality. Remember, avoid closing the YouTube app on your iPhone or iPad.
Controlling PiP window on iPhone
Once your YouTube video enters PiP mode, take advantage of these actions:
- Change position: Drag the PiP overlay to any corner of your iPhone screen.
- Hide video: Slide the mini-screen to the left or right border to keep audio playing while hiding visuals.
- Minimize/expand: Double-tap the PiP window and resize it by pinching in/out.
- Playback controls: Tap the PiP overlay to access Play/Pause, forward, and backward buttons.
- Exit video: Tap the PiP window and select the “X” button.
- Return to app: Tap the expand button on the PiP player controls.
Benefits of using Picture-in-Picture on YouTube
Lets explore the advantages of PiP mode for a more versatile YouTube experience:
- Watch videos while multitasking, such as messaging, emailing, or browsing.
- Enjoy YouTube videos during video calls, conferences, or internet browsing while staying connected.
- Easily switch between apps while keeping PiP videos running in the background.
- Study, research, or work without disrupting your workflow.
Enjoy YouTube
Enable YouTube Picture-in-Picture mode on your iPhone to enhance your digital routine with the transformative power. Experience efficiency without compromising entertainment – try it now and share your thoughts in the comments section below.
FAQs
Yes, access YouTube from the Safari browser to utilize picture-in-picture mode for free on Mac.
Absolutely! Adjust the PiP window size by dragging the corners to suit your multitasking needs.
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