YouTube picture-in-picture is finally rolling out to everyone — here’s who gets what

Source: Android Authority

TL;DR

• YouTube is rolling out picture-in-picture (PiP) to all users globally.
• Premium Lite and non‑Premium users will get PiP for long‑form, non‑music content.
• Premium members will get PiP for both music and non‑music content.

Global rollout

The YouTube mobile app has long offered a picture‑in‑picture mode that lets you shrink a video into a smaller window while you browse elsewhere. Until now, PiP was limited to users in the United States and to YouTube Premium subscribers. According to the official announcement, PiP is “rolling out to all users globally in the coming months,” and will be available on both Android and iOS regardless of subscription status.

What each subscription tier gets

• Non‑Premium and Premium Lite – PiP is available for long‑form, non‑music videos.
• Premium – PiP works for both music and non‑music content.

Enabling picture‑in‑picture

If PiP doesn’t work right away, you may need to adjust your YouTube app settings or your device’s system settings. Detailed instructions for turning PiP on or off can be found on the YouTube support page.