You can use the PIP, P&P, or Twin Display mode to watch two programs simultaneously or operate your TV menu while watching a program. The available display mode depends on your TV model. Check the TV manual for model-specific information.
Manuals are posted on your model support page.
What's the Difference?
- Picture-in-Picture (PIP): Opens a small window on the corner of the screen.
- Picture-and-Picture (P&P): Shows two video sources side by side.
- Twin Picture: Allows you to watch two video sources at the same time. For example, you can simultaneously watch programs using the built-in tuner and an HDMI®-connected device.
Which Modes are Available on My TV?
Select your TV type for more information on which display modes it has.
Android TV™ models
Year |
PIP

|
Twin Picture

|
2015 models (xxC series) | No | Yes*1 |
2016 and later | Yes*2 | No |
*1
- Update your TV to the latest software.
- You can only watch a combination of inputs from the built-in tuner and an HDMI-connected device.
- Twin Picture can't display 4K or UHD videos.
- Twin Picture isn't available when the input is satellite, digital or analog channels, or when watching apps such as YouTube™ videos. Enable Twin Picture by switching the input to an HDMI-connected device.
- More information is available on using the Twin Picture Function of the Android TV.
*2
- Update your TV to the latest software.
- The Android TV Nougat update added the PIP feature.
- The larger screen shows the menu of the last app used. The displayed app may vary depending on certain operating conditions.
- You can't select operations such as changing the channel on the small screen.
- TV programs, input from an HMDI-connected device and some apps can't use PIP.
- The position of the small screen is automatically adjusted and can't be manually set.
Other TV models
Year |
PIP

|
P&P

|
2015 and later | No | No |
2014 and earlier | Yes*3 | Yes*3 |
*3
- The availability of PIP and P&P depends on the model.
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