Tech Desk 
May 01, 2026
YouTube has officially expanded its Picture-in-Picture (PiP) feature to more users globally, letting them continue watching videos in a small window while using other apps.
Google, through a post on its Support page, confirmed that PiP lets users shrink the video into a smaller player that keeps playing even after they leave or minimise the YouTube app.
With the latest update, non-premium users outside the United States (US) can now have access to PiP for long-form, non-music content on their Android and iOS devices.
Premium Lite Members will continue to access the PiP for long-form, non-music content on Android and iOS. Finally, the Premium members can access PiP for both music (Premium-only) and non-music content.
While watching a YouTube video, users can swipe up or press the home button to leave the app, and the video will automatically keep playing in a floating window on the screen.
How to disable PiP feature on YouTube?
You can stop PiP from activating by pausing or stopping the video before leaving the YouTube app. Users may need to adjust either the YouTube app or device settings if it isn't working properly.
The PiP can be turned off by opening the YouTube app, heading to Settings > Playback > toggle Picture-in-Picture to off.
How to enable PiP feature on YouTube?
For turning picture-in-picture on on your Android device, head to Settings > Apps > YouTube > Advanced > Picture-in-Picture and toggle it on.
Users can either tap the floating video to show controls and press the X icon in the top-right corner, or drag the mini player down to the bottom of the screen to dismiss it.
