{"id":42531,"date":"2022-07-30T16:52:04","date_gmt":"2022-07-30T16:52:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=42531"},"modified":"2022-07-30T16:52:05","modified_gmt":"2022-07-30T16:52:05","slug":"how-to-watch-youtube-while-using-other-apps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-watch-youtube-while-using-other-apps","title":{"rendered":"How to Watch YouTube While Using Other Apps"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f7c84f9a56b\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f7c84f9a56b\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f7c84f9a56b\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-watch-youtube-while-using-other-apps\/#How_to_Watch_YouTube_While_Using_Other_Apps\" title=\"How to Watch YouTube While Using Other Apps\">How to Watch YouTube While Using Other Apps<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-watch-youtube-while-using-other-apps\/#Picture-in-picture_mode\" title=\"Picture-in-picture mode\">Picture-in-picture mode<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-watch-youtube-while-using-other-apps\/#Using_a_browser_extension\" title=\"Using a browser extension\">Using a browser extension<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-watch-youtube-while-using-other-apps\/#Using_a_Chrome_browser_extension\" title=\"Using a Chrome browser extension\">Using a Chrome browser extension<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-watch-youtube-while-using-other-apps\/#Using_a_desktop_website\" title=\"Using a desktop website\">Using a desktop website<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Watch_YouTube_While_Using_Other_Apps\"><\/span>How to Watch YouTube While Using Other Apps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/ruGELsO.jpg\" style=\"margin:0px 10px; max-width:31% width:auto; height:auto; max-height:334px;\" align=\"left\" alt=\"how to watch youtube while using other apps\">  <\/p>\n<p>There are several ways to split your screen while watching YouTube videos. You can use Picture-in-picture mode, a browser extension, or a desktop website. Hopefully one of these options will work for you. If not, read on for three options that should solve your problem. These options all make it possible to watch videos while using other apps on your phone. But first, let&#8217;s explore a few of the more common methods.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Picture-in-picture_mode\"><\/span>Picture-in-picture mode<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The new feature enables you to watch videos in a smaller window while using other apps on your iOS device. If you&#8217;re using a Mac, you can do the same thing on an iPhone or iPad. Download the PiPifier app from the App Store. This extension works with any HTML5 video, which includes YouTube. It&#8217;s free and works on iOS 15, iPadOS 15, and MacOS 12 (the M1 chip version).<\/p>\n<p>While the new feature is still in beta form, Google has promised that it will be available for all iOS users in the US in a few months. The feature is still not available to all YouTube Premium subscribers, but it&#8217;s likely to arrive sooner than you think. In the meantime, you can enjoy this new feature while using other apps without sacrificing the quality of your entertainment. And if you want to experience the new feature, here&#8217;s how to set it up.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_a_browser_extension\"><\/span>Using a browser extension<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Using a browser extension to watch YouTube while using other apps can be extremely useful, but there are many things to be aware of when using it. Many extensions may contain viruses, bugs, or corrupt files. It is vital to do a bit of research before installing one, and to read other people&#8217;s reviews and testimonials. If you have heard bad things about a particular extension, you should delete it from your browser.<\/p>\n<p>The Picture-in-Picture extension from Google allows you to watch YouTube videos while using other applications. To use this extension, you must add it to your Chrome browser. Then, navigate to the page of the video to start playing in a mini window. You can pause, rewind, or resize the Mini Player. It also preserves your screen settings for future viewing.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_a_Chrome_browser_extension\"><\/span>Using a Chrome browser extension<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Using a Chrome browser extension to watch YouTube while working on other applications allows you to keep a video open while doing other activities, such as browsing other web pages. You can even view YouTube videos without launching YouTube. A picture-in-picture mode is available in Chrome that lets you watch videos in a mini player. You can pause, move, and enlarge the window.<\/p>\n<p>Another Chrome browser extension for watching YouTube while working on other apps is the Mini Y player. It works by floating the video on the screen and allows you to control its position with the help of overlay icons. You can also pause, play, forward, and rewind videos. Mini Y also preserves your screen settings so that you can continue watching later. You can even choose to hide it when you are done with the video.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_a_desktop_website\"><\/span>Using a desktop website<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re on a smartphone, it&#8217;s very possible that your internet connection is preventing you from playing YouTube videos. A poor internet connection can prevent YouTube from playing for several reasons, such as outside weather, a malfunctioning modem, or fluctuating bandwidth. Thankfully, there are many ways to fix this problem, including upgrading your browser, clearing your cache, and closing unused applications and background utilities.<\/p>\n<p>The first step in using a desktop website for watching YouTube videos is to visit YouTube and request it to display the desktop version of the site. Once the desktop version of YouTube has been installed, you will see a player just like it would be on a computer. YouTube videos will play in fullscreen mode. Press the back arrow button on your browser to return to a previous video. 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