Watch videos on the Miniplayer

With the Miniplayer, you can continue to watch videos, including playlists and live streams, while you browse YouTube.

Start the Miniplayer

If you're using the YouTube app, the Miniplayer will automatically pop up at the bottom of the screen if you tap the back button or swipe down while watching a video.

Note: If the content that you're watching has an audience that's set as Made for Kids, the Miniplayer won't be available.

Control videos in the Miniplayer

The video will continue to play in the Miniplayer as you navigate around YouTube. To control the Miniplayer, you can:

• Pause the video using controls on the Miniplayer.
• Fast-forward or rewind by 10 seconds using controls on the Miniplayer.

If you tap another video's thumbnail on Home with the Miniplayer up, you'll go to that video. You can also go back to the video watch page by tapping the video in the Miniplayer.

Move and resize the Miniplayer

If you want to change the placement of your Miniplayer, you can touch, hold and drag the Miniplayer to move it around your screen. You can also pinch out in the Miniplayer to enlarge it or pinch in to reduce the Miniplayer's size. 

Double-tap the Miniplayer to switch between its maximum and minimum size. 

Exit the Miniplayer

Exit the Miniplayer by tapping  on the top right side of the player. You can also go back to the video watch page by tapping the video in the Miniplayer.