Why can't I use picture-in-picture when playing YouTube videos?

You can use picture-in-picture on videos played directly from the YouTube® app if you have a YouTube Red™ subscription which is currently available in some countries. Check the YouTube Red website for availability in your country.

If you have a regular YouTube subscription, you can use picture-in-picture when playing YouTube videos from the Google Chrome™ browser.

1. Open the Chrome app.
2. Go to YouTube and sign in to your account.
3. Tap , and then select Desktop site.
4. Play a video in full screen, and then tap press HOME to minimize the video to a small window on the screen.