Use or share other apps while on a call

You can continue your Google Duo video call in a small window with picture-in-picture (PIP) while you use your phone. You can also share your screen to show photos and videos when you're on a call.

Important: These features are only available on Android 8 and up. Learn how to check your Android version.

Use picture-in-picture

1. Open Duo.
2. Start a video call.
3. Tap your Home button.
   • For Android 8.0 and up, the Duo call will continue.
   • If your device doesn't support PIP, your video will pause but you'll still hear audio.

Remove picture-in-picture

Picture-in-picture turns off for a call when you:

• Double-tap the PIP window and the call becomes full screen.
• End the call.
• Tap Close  to close the PIP window.
• Open another app in full screen. The video call will continue in the background.

Turn off picture-in-picture for Duo

1. Open your device's Settings.
2. Tap Apps & notifications Advanced Special app access Picture-in-picture.
3. Tap Duo.
4. Turn off Allow picture-in-picture.

Share your screen

Important: You won't be on camera while you share your screen. You can only share your screen on one-to-one calls.

1. Open Google Duo .
2. Start a video call.
3. At the bottom, tap More options  Screen share   Start now.
   • The other caller can accept or cancel your request to share your screen.
4. To end your screen share, tap Screen share .

Tip: If you can't find Screen share , tap More and swipe left to find more controls.

On Samsung S22, S8, and Pixel devices you can use live sharing to:

• Select and open apps.
• Use screen-share controls.

Learn more about live sharing.