PIP - Can’t Bring up 2nd Video Feed

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#1

I have no problem accessing the PIP feature on Apple TV, but I can’t figure out how to bring up a second channel to view while the one I was watching is minimized in the corner.

Example: I’m watching Channel 4 and select the PIP icon. It minimizes Channel 4 into the corner and backs me out to the guide to select another channel to view. When I select another channel to view, it changes the channel that is minimized in the corner.

How do I keep Channel 4 minimized in the corner and playing while watching another channel in full screen?

#2

You don't. The PiP feature is to put Channels' video player into a small window while you do other things. It does not allow for you to have 2 separate video feeds from the same app.

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#3

How do you use PIP? I can’t figure it out.

#4

The second feed will be from another app eg. Apple TV.

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#6

So once you have the PIP window up on Apple TV, how do you switch back to full screen playback. Is there a shortcut? Do I have to go back into settings to disable?

#7

Press the TV/Home button on your Siri remote.

#8

Ah, I'm using a 'One for All' aftermarket streamer remote with ATV, which does not have that button programmed. Need to see if I can program that as I never use it. Thanks

#9

The Siri 'Home' button does not appear to be learnable on a universal remote. So, looks like I have to use either the Siri remote or the remote app on my iPhone if I want to fully use the PIP function.

#10

You can click the same channel twice, use P as a hot key, or remap F1-F4 to toggle PIP now. See the release notes on the latest Apple TV App Store build.