3 Fixes for Netflix Picture-In-Picture Mode Not Working on Android

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Fix 1: Upgrade Netflix Plan

If you are from a country where Netflix offers anad-supported version, you must upgrade to a premium plan. As per Netflix, PiP mode is unavailable for the freemium version, and one needs to upgrade to a paid plan. In the ad-supported version, Netflix also restricts casting, i.e., mobile to smart TV.

Fix 2: Enable Picture-in-Picture Mode for Netflix

To use it, you must enable thepicture-in-picture modeon your Android device. It is usually enabled by default for all the supported apps, but it is worth checking.

Step 1:Open deviceSettingsand go toApps>Special app access.

Step 2:Tap onPicture-in-pictureand selectNetflix.

Step 3:Turn on the toggle forAllow picture-in-picture.

Fix 3: Use Picture-In-Picture Mode Properly

Step 1:Open theNetflixapp and play any TV show or movie.

Step 2:Once the video starts playing, press your device’sHome button. Asmall floating windowwith the Netflix video will appear on your screen as soon as you do this.

Note:The video appears in a floating window, so you can easily change its position by holding and dragging it to the new location.

Step 3:To close the video at any point, tap on it once and hit thecross buttonat the top. To make the video big again, tap once on the video and hit theFull-screen iconin the center.

Note:Alternatively, drag the video to thebottom-middleof the screen to dismiss it.

FAQs

Do You Need to Give Special Permission to Netflix for PIP Mode?

When you install the Netflix app for the first time and initiate the PIP mode, the app will instantly ask for the required permission. So, you don’t need to give it exclusive permission. However, if you manually disable it, you must enable it.

Does Netflix Support PIP Mode in Chrome or Edge?

No, Netflix doesn’t offer PIP mode for browsers, but you can use browser extensions to achieve it. Picture-in-Picture extension (by Google) is one such extension that helps you achieve it.

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Last updated on 05 June, 2024

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