How to Enable Telegram Picture-in-Picture on iPhone and iPad

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On iPhone (iOS 14 or later) and iPad, turn on Settings > General > Picture in Picture > Start PiP Automatically. Then, when playing a video in Telegram, swipe up (Home gesture) or tap the Picture-in-Picture button (if shown) to pop the video into a floating window.

Requirements
  • iOS 14+ on iPhone, or any recent iPadOS version.
  • The latest version of Telegram from the App Store.
  • Start PiP Automatically enabled in iOS settings (explained below).
Note: Picture-in-Picture applies to video playback. Some call / live stream types may not support PiP inside Telegram.
1) Enable System Picture-in-Picture in iOS
  1. Open Settings on your iPhone or iPad.
  2. Go to General → Picture in Picture.
  3. Turn on Start PiP Automatically.
iOS Picture in Picture settings screen with 'Start PiP Automatically' enabled
iOS > General > Picture in Picture — toggle on “Start PiP Automatically”. (Illustrative)
2) Use Picture-in-Picture in Telegram
A. Videos inside chats
  1. Open a chat with a video message or video file.
  2. Start playback. If a PiP button appears on the player, tap it. Otherwise, swipe up to the Home screen to trigger PiP.
  3. The video shrinks into a floating window. Drag it to any corner; pinch to resize.
  4. Tap the window to show controls (play/pause, return to app, close).
  1. When a Telegram link opens a video in Safari, start playback.
  2. Tap the PiP icon on the Safari video player (or swipe up to Home).
  3. Return to Telegram or any app while the PiP continues.
Heads-up: Some third-party sites or embedded players may restrict PiP.
Pro Tips
  • Resize & dock: Pinch to resize the PiP window; drag it to screen edges to temporarily dock (hide) it—audio continues.
  • Return quickly: Tap the PiP window, then the Return to App arrow to jump back to Telegram.
  • Multitask on iPad: PiP works alongside Split View/Slide Over for true multi-window workflows.
  • Battery: PiP uses video decoding; if on low battery, consider lowering screen brightness.
Troubleshooting
  1. Confirm the iOS toggle: Settings > General > Picture in Picture > Start PiP Automatically is ON.
  2. Update Telegram: Open App Store → Updates and install the latest Telegram build.
  3. Restart the app/device: Force-quit Telegram and reopen; if needed, restart your iPhone/iPad.
  4. Try another video: Some videos/players block PiP—test with a different chat or a saved video.
  5. Check Screen Time restrictions: Settings > Screen Time—ensure no content restrictions block PiP behavior.
  6. Reinstall Telegram (last resort): Back up critical data, then delete and reinstall the app.
FAQ
Does PiP work during Telegram calls?

PiP on iOS primarily targets video playback. Some call types may not support PiP within Telegram; behavior can differ from FaceTime’s system call PiP.

Why don’t I see the PiP button?

Not every in-app player shows a PiP button. If you don’t see it, start playing the video and perform the Home gesture (swipe up) to trigger PiP automatically.

Will PiP drain my battery?

PiP doesn’t inherently consume more power than normal playback, but multitasking (running multiple apps) can increase overall usage.

Can I disable PiP for Telegram only?

iOS toggles PiP at the system level. There isn’t a Telegram-only switch; turn off Start PiP Automatically to stop PiP globally.

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