How to enable YouTube picture-in-picture on iPhone
Multitask like a pro with picture-in-picture
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Knowing how to enableYouTubepicture-in-picture on iPhone can prove quite handy for multitasking enthusiasts.
Picture-in-picture lets you minimize a YouTube video to a small, movable window on your iPhone’s screen and view it while navigating other apps. With the feature enabled, you can catch your favorite YouTuber’s latest upload or follow a tutorial without remaining confined to the YouTube app.
In this article, we’ll show you how to get YouTube picture-in-picture working on an iPhone to make multitasking seamless. And if you’re a vlogger, we’ve also compiled thebest vlogging camerasfor all budgets.
Tools and requirements
Steps for how to enable YouTube picture-in-picture on iPhone
Step-by-step guide to enable YouTube picture-in-picture on iPhone
If you’re outside the US, you can’t access the picture-in-picture feature without aYouTube Premiummembership.
In the US, you can use picture-in-picture without a Premium membership, but not for content like music videos.
Also, make sure to update the YouTube app and keep your iPhone updated to the latest version of iOS.
1. YouTube > You > Settings
OpentheYouTubeapp on your iPhone,tap ‘You’at the bottom right corner, and thentapSettings(the gear icon) at the top right corner.
2. General > Picture-in-picture
Tap Generalandtoggle on’Picture-in-picture’.
3. Enable PiP through iPhone Settings
OpentheSettingsapp on your iPhone and scroll down totap General.
Select ‘Picture in Picture’andtoggle on’Start PiP Automatically’.
Final thoughts
Enabling YouTube picture-in-picture on your iPhone will allow you to enjoy videos while conveniently engaging with other apps. It’s a straightforward but impactful feature that significantly improves the YouTube user experience on iOS devices.
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