Greetings friends! One of the most useful things that can exist on Android is the Picture in Picture mode. This is nothing more than a feature that allows you to watch videos in small floating windows while other apps are running on your cell phone. Not only this. Similarly, you can view some equally useful tools, such as interactive Google Maps or video calls, as small floating windows. This feature has been available on all Android devices since version 8.0. So, just like if you have Android 13 or the most widely used version of Android today, you can enable Picture in Picture mode on all apps that support it. A feature that usually goes somewhat unnoticed, but can be useful, when working with multitasking. That’s why, in this post, we will show you how to enable Picture in Picture mode on your Android.
Picture in Picture mode availability
Before we start the tutorial, you should consider that this feature may or may not be displayed depending on the application. Only some apps are compatible and support Picture in Picture mode. Popular applications such as YouTube, Discord, Google Maps, Netflix, etc. support this mode and allow you to play your media in a smaller window while opening other apps on the same device.
Other apps may not allow this or require you to pay a certain monthly fee to unlock this add-on. It will all depend on the terms and conditions of each app. For example, YouTube requires a YouTube Premium subscription to use picture-in-picture mode if you are a user residing outside the US.
Follow the steps below to enable Picture-in-Picture mode:
First step
Go to your phone’s “Settings”.
Second step
Then look for the Apps option.
Third step
After that, select the “Special app access” option.
Fourth step
Next, tap “Picture in Picture”. You will see all the apps that support Picture-in-Picture mode. Select the one you are interested in enabling with this feature.
Picture in Picture 
Apps
In case you can’t find the option, you can always use the settings finder. Search for “Picture in Picture”. That’s it! Then you can start playing the video and then go to your phone’s home. Without worrying about interrupting the playback or stopping the display. This way your phone will have more functions.
How to enable Picture in Picture mode on Twitch for Android
The famous live streaming app Twitch has a Picture in Picture feature. This mode can be particularly useful in this app, as you will be able to continue watching the live stream while performing other tasks with your smartphone.
To activate the Picture in Picture mode in the Twitch app on Android, you must follow these steps:
- Open the Twitch app and select the channel you want to watch.
- Tap the three dots icon in the upper right corner of the screen and choose the “Settings” option.
- Activate the “Allow picture in picture” option.
- Return to the channel and tap the home button or switch to another application. The video will be reduced to a floating window that can be moved and resized.
- To exit Picture in Picture mode, you can tap the floating window and press the “X” icon or switch back to the Twitch app.
Conclusion
The Picture in Picture mode has been around for a long time now on Google’s mobile operating system and is increasingly present mainly in apps dedicated to viewing content such as videos or live broadcasts. It is a useful way to stay connected while you have the opportunity to perform other tasks. Thanks for reading. Bye!
