Fix IPTV Picture in Picture (PiP) Not Working
When Picture in Picture mode doesn't work with your IPTV app - allowing you to watch TV while using other apps - the issue is usually app support, device settings, or Android version limitations.
Common Symptoms
- ▸ No PiP option when pressing home during playback
- ▸ App closes instead of going to PiP mode
- ▸ PiP window appears but video is black
- ▸ Can't resize or move PiP window
- ▸ PiP option greyed out in settings
Why This Happens
- ▸ App doesn't support PiP feature
- ▸ PiP not enabled in app settings
- ▸ Device/OS doesn't support PiP
- ▸ PiP is a premium feature in some apps
- ▸ Recent update broke PiP functionality
Quick Fixes
Try these solutions first - they resolve most issues.
Check if PiP is enabled in IPTV app settings
Grant PiP permission to the app in device settings
Update your IPTV app to latest version
Try pressing Home button while video is playing
Restart your device and try again
Device-Specific Instructions
Note: Menu paths may vary slightly depending on your app version and device manufacturer.
Amazon Firestick
Enable in TiviMate
TiviMate > Settings > Player > Picture-in-Picture > Enable
Tip: Must be turned on in app
System permission
Firestick Settings > Applications > Manage > TiviMate > Picture-in-Picture > Allow
Tip: Grant system permission
How to use
While watching a channel, press Home button. Video should shrink to corner
Tip: Home triggers PiP
Firestick 4K required
Older Firestick models may not support PiP well. Firestick 4K/4K Max work best
Tip: Hardware limitation on older devices
Exit PiP
Click on PiP window to go back to full screen, or press back to close it
Tip: Simple navigation
Android TV / Nvidia Shield
Enable PiP permission
Settings > Apps > [IPTV App] > Advanced > Picture-in-Picture > Allow
Tip: System-level permission
App setting
In IPTV app, check Settings > Player or Playback for PiP toggle
Tip: Must be enabled in app too
Trigger PiP
While watching, press Home. If app supports PiP, video becomes small floating window
Tip: Works like phone PiP
Android version
PiP requires Android 8.0 (Oreo) or newer. Older devices may not support it
Tip: Check your Android version
Nvidia Shield
Shield has excellent PiP support. Also try double-tapping home for recent apps with PiP option
Tip: Shield-specific
Smart TV (Samsung/LG)
Limited support
Most Smart TV platforms (Tizen, webOS) don't support IPTV PiP like Android does
Tip: Platform limitation
TV multi-view
Some Smart TVs have built-in Multi-View feature separate from app PiP
Tip: Samsung has Multi-View
Check TV features
Look in TV settings for any split-screen or multi-view options
Tip: May not work with IPTV apps
Not available
True PiP for IPTV is generally not available on Smart TVs
Tip: Hardware/software limitation
Use Firestick
For PiP functionality, use TiviMate on Firestick 4K plugged into Smart TV
Tip: Best solution
Pro Tips
- ★ TiviMate on Firestick 4K Max has the best PiP experience
- ★ PiP is great for watching sports while browsing channels or checking EPG
- ★ Some IPTV apps require Premium/paid version for PiP
- ★ If PiP shows black screen, switch to software decoder in player settings
When to Contact Your Provider
- ▶ PiP is a device/app feature, not provider-related
- ▶ Provider cannot enable or help with PiP
Frequently Asked Questions
Does TiviMate support Picture in Picture?
Yes! TiviMate supports PiP on Android and Fire TV devices. Enable it in Settings > Player > Picture-in-Picture. Then while watching, press the Home button to shrink the video to a small window while you use other apps.
Why is my PiP window black with no video?
This is usually a decoder issue. Go to Settings > Player > Decoder and try switching to Software decoder. Hardware decoders sometimes don't work properly with PiP mode. Also ensure the PiP window isn't being blocked by DRM protection.