Picture in Picture (PiP) is a feature that consists of a video stream playing within an inset window, freeing the rest of the screen for other tasks.
Picture in Picture will be available to all users, regardless of Insights Plan (no plan, Sleep, Memories, or Milestones) or account type (Owner/Admin/Viewer). Once Picture in Picture is activated, you can navigate to other apps on your device while still having a small window of Nanit displayed.
Picture in Picture (iOS)
Requirements:
- Camera generation: All
- Mount type: All
- Insights Plan level: No Plan, Sleep, Memories, or Milestones
- Device type: iOS and iPadOS devices
- Operating system: iOS/iPadOS 15 and above
How do I enable Picture in Picture on iOS/iPadOS?
- Open your Nanit App to the live stream or full screen tab
- Tap on the window icon in the top right corner of the live screen
- Picture in Picture window will launch with controls visible (see descriptions below). Controls will disappear in a few seconds or with a tap to the active Picture in Picture window
*Please note that using Picture in Picture with other heavy apps may cause a stream delay or fragmented video experience. We recommend that you avoid using Picture in Picture with heavy apps if you are experiencing delays.
What are the controls for Picture in Picture (PiP) for iOS/iPadOS?
- X button top left: closes PiP, background audio will stay on/continue playing
- Window icon top right: opens Nanit app
- 15s back: doesn’t do anything as it’s a livestream *iOS default
- Stop: closes PiP *iOS default
- 15s forward: doesn’t do anything as it’s a livestream *iOS default
- “LIVE”: not clickable
- Double tap PiP window: increase or decrease the percentage of the screen taken up by Nanit livestream PiP
Picture in Picture (Android)
How do I enable Picture in Picture on android?
- Open your Nanit App to the live stream or full screen tab
- Tap on the window icon in the top corner of the live screen
- Picture in Picture window will appear and the Nanit app is minimized
What are the controls for Picture in Picture (PiP) for Android?
The Picture in Picture options and possibilities depend on the Android device brand and type. The controls listed below will disappear after a few seconds or when the Picture in Picture window is tapped.
All Android devices have the following control options:
- Settings gear icon: disable/enable Picture in Picture in the device’s settings
- Arrow: Select Android devices (including Pixel and Samsung) allow for the size of the Picture in Picture window to be changed.
- X button: End Picture in Picture session and and go back to the app.
Unlike with iOS, when using Picture in Picture on Android, if the nursery audio or the background audio is on while initiating Picture in Picture, the audio will continue playing.
If Picture in Picture is closed while the audio is on, the audio will stop. If Picture in Picture is closed while the audio is in background mode, the audio will keep playing.
FAQs:
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Q: What happens to the background audio when a Picture in Picture session is ended/closed?
- A: Background audio will stay on.
- A: Background audio will stay on.
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Q: What if there is no video stream?
- A: If there is no video stream (disconnected, no internet connection, etc.), a “no connection” message will show in the Picture in Picture window.
- A: If there is no video stream (disconnected, no internet connection, etc.), a “no connection” message will show in the Picture in Picture window.
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Q: What if a Red Alert goes off while using Picture in Picture?
- iOS: The Picture in Picture window will close, and a Red Alert push notification will appear with the sound alert.
- Android: Picture in Picture will continue to run, and the Red Alert push notification and sound will appear. Tap on the push notification to open the App and close Picture in Picture.