YouTube TV Rolling Out Picture-in-Picture Support for All iOS 15 Devices

[MacRumors]

Picture-in-picture support is rolling out to all YouTube TV users who have an iOS 15 device, the YouTube TV team announced today on Twitter.

When watching YouTube TV content, users can swipe up from the bottom of the screen to return to the Home screen, with the content continuing to play in a small picture-in-picture window that can be adjusted. With picture-in-picture support, YouTube TV users can watch content while continuing to do other things on the iPhone or the iPad.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1509262940708478981

Google has also been testing picture-in-picture for standard YouTube content with its premium subscribers, but the feature has not yet rolled out beyond those who have a subscription, which is priced at $11.99 in the U.S. Google has, however, said that it is planning to launch picture-in-picture support for all YouTube users in the near future.

With YouTube TV officially supporting picture-in-picture, it's possible Google will soon also expand the feature to YouTube.

Article Link: YouTube TV Rolling Out Picture-in-Picture Support for All iOS 15 Devices

 

[Think|Different]

Sad this is even a story. They, along with others, simply limit the built-in feature for monetary gain. It's stupid and I'm still disappointed Apple allows the big players to get away with it. Every video player API should be connected to the PIP one and work – plain and simple. And don't say "They can't figure out ads!" (they can) - even if the PIP video just stops working because it can't transfer to an ad, FINE, it's better than neutering a whole feature.

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

The YouTube TV team needs to work on regular YouTube App, asap.

It’s a good step forward but please consider making this for the YouTube app. This should not be a paid feature. $11.99 to take advantage of Picture-in-Picture. Come on 😞

 

[HeavenDynamic]

Didn't see the "TV" in the title at first. Sigh...

 

[contacos]

I am still waiting for System dark mode. I literally had it for 5 minutes at some point before it disappeared again.

I don’t pay them in Turkish lira for nothing!

Edit: oh this is about „TV“ nvm. Also LOL at the post above mine

 

[ghostface147]

These people can't make up their minds.

 

[lenard]

Been there done that (Direct TV Stream). What else you got Youtube TV?

 

[uofawildcats96]

Been there done that (Direct TV Stream). What else you got Youtube TV?

Low latency, no buffering, and a usable interface

 

[Appleman3546]

I am thrilled that Macrumors is holding google accountable to their promise to bring it to free users too

 

[KurtWilde]

if anyone is done with google dragging their feet just use Vinegar extension and safari

 

[JippaLippa]

If only they fixed the random stuttering in videos...

 

[AlliFlowers]

Crazy. This was a feature when the YouTubeTV app was originally released. I loved it cause it meant I could listen to a show while doing something else. It will be nice to have that back.

 

[sherwinzadeh]

And... you can use my PiP-it app to watch picture-in-picture from the regular YouTube app

 

[clummu20]

Ok this is odd. I'm in the U.S., and:

• YouTube: I'm NOT a paid YouTube subscriber, but I DO have picture-in-picture on my iPhone.
• YouTubeTV: I AM a paid subscriber, and YouTubeTV DOESN'T have picture-in-picture on my iPhone.

(iPhone 12 running iOS 15, both YouTube & YouTube TV apps are up-to-date). Anyone else?

 

[blazerunner]

Sad this is even a story. They, along with others, simply limit the built-in feature for monetary gain.

Just like Apple limits their own devices; ie: Mac Studio having storage slots but they go out of their way to stop you from using them.

 

[4jasontv]

Google has also been testing picture-in-picture for standard YouTube content with its premium subscribers, but the feature has not yet rolled out beyond those who have a subscription, which is priced at $11.99 in the U.S.

I have YouTube Premium and upon double-checking, I do not have this feature.

 

[kyjaotkb]

They can’t bring PiP on YouTube Free. Their deals with certain rights holders do not allow background playback or multitasking on the free tier. Besides, if background playback is a big driver to Premium, why would they give it away for free.

 

[Force332]

PiP was first introduced on the iPad in what, iOS 9? 6 or 7 years ago. Still not natively supported by YouTube. ?

 

[4jasontv]

PiP was first introduced on the iPad in what, iOS 9? 6 or 7 years ago. Still not natively supported by YouTube. ?

That's because YT background playback is tied to a sub fee.

 

[clummu20]

I'm NOT a paid YouTube subscriber, but I DO have picture-in-picture on my iPhone & iPad. ?‍♂️ (picture posted for proof)

 

[4jasontv]

I'm NOT a paid YouTube subscriber, but I DO have picture-in-picture on my iPhone & iPad. ?‍♂️ (picture posted for proof)View attachment 1983803

That looks like safari, not the YT app.

 

[clummu20]

That looks like safari, not the YT app.

It's the YouTube app

 

[Mr. Dee]

Haven’t upgraded to iOS 15, but I definitely look forward to using this when I do. I’m constantly on YouTube, so it’s welcome feature. I like browsing while listening to PBS News Hour.

 

[canadianreader]

With Safari you can still watch youtube PIP

 

[MrViking]

I have premium. I could opt in for PIP with YouTube, ends April 8th. So I’m guessing they plan on releasing it by then.