The instructions apply to all devices running Android 8.0 or later.
Here’s how to get there to turn on picture-in-picture for any supported app:
OpenSettings.
On older versions of Android, tapAdvanced>Special app access.
Choose an app from the list.
Tap theAllow picture-in-picturetoggle to turn on PiP.
For example, when a full screen video is playing in Google Chrome, pressHometo activate PiP.
refresh your Android appsandupdate the Android OSif picture-in-picture isn’t working for a supported app.
Tap the window to get into the controls.
In some cases, you’ll see the standard video playback controls, likePlay/PauseandFull screen.
Some videos have fewer controls, possibly just anExiticon.
Tap and hold the picture-in-picture window to reposition it.
you could drag it up or down and pinch the PiP window to resize it.
For US users, only some content will work without paying (music videos are one exception).
Picture-in-picture also works withYouTube TV, the company’s streaming TV service.
Revisit Step 5 above to see which of your installed apps work with picture-in-picture mode.
What Is Picture-in-Picture?
Picture-in-picture (PiP) is an optional multitasking feature.
PiP is a nice feature for heavy multitaskers who jump from app to app.
It’s available on Android smartphones running Android 8.0 Oreo and later.
