How to Turn On Picture in Picture on LG TV

Most LG TVs come equipped with Multi-View, a feature that lets you view multiple content sources simultaneously on a single screen. Whether watching a live broadcast while browsing apps, using Picture-in-Picture (PIP) for a secondary video, or sharing your smartphone screen, Multi-View enhances your viewing experience by offering flexibility and convenience for multitasking. In this guide, we will explain how to use Picture in Picture Mode and other Multi-View modes on your LG Smart TV in detail.

Note: Multi-View is not supported with signals such as Dolby Vision Signal, Dolby TrueHD Audio Signal, 8K Signal, 4K High Frame Rate (HFR) Signal, 8K Broadcasting, Dolby MAT Audio Signal, Audio Description for Data Broadcasting, 4K High Frame Rate (HFR) Broadcasting.

Steps to Enable Multi-View on LG Smart TV (webOS)

1. Power on your LG TV and choose your preferred input source (e.g., HDMI, Live TV, or a streaming app).

2. Press the Settings button on your LG TV remote.

3. Navigate to the Multi-View option in the settings menu.

4. From the Multi-View screen, choose the viewing option that suits your needs.

• Side by Side – You can split the screen on LG TV to display two different videos or applications side by side.
• Picture-in-Picture – Picture-in-Picture (PIP) mode allows you to display one screen within another.
• Screen Share – It lets you share your mobile device’s screen on LG TV alongside streaming another app or video source.
• Camera – The Camera option in LG TV’s Multi-View lets you use a connected camera for video calls or other apps while keeping another video or app open on the main screen.

5. Click Launch and select the app or input source to display on the second screen.

Once the side-by-side mode is on, you’ll notice control icons above each screen. If you have chosen the PIP mode option, you will see the control icons only above the second PIP screen. You can use the icons to control or manage the picture in picture mode or multi-view on the LG TV.

• Move icon: Relocate the smaller screen to a different corner for optimal viewing.
• Size icon: Resize the screen to maximize your main viewing experience or adjust the size of the PIP screen.
• Hide/Unhide icon [Eye icon]: Temporarily hide or unhide the screen.
• Audio icon: Enable or switch audio between the main and secondary screens.
• Switch icon: Toggle between PIP and Side-by-Side split-screen modes.
• Exit icon: Closing the multi-view screen.

Steps to Enable Picture in Picture (PiP) Mode on LG TV [NetCast OS]

If your LG TV runs on NetCast OS, you can easily enable and customize Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode by following these steps:

1. Press the Menu or Settings button on the remote control to access the settings.

2. Use the navigation buttons on the TV remote to select the Options menu from the list and press the Enter button to proceed.

3. Within the Options menu, scroll down to locate the PIP option and select it. Then, turn it On.

4. After activating PiP mode, you can configure the following options:

• Position: Adjust where the secondary screen appears on your TV, such as in the top-right or bottom-left corner.
• Size: Resize the secondary screen to make it larger or smaller based on your preference.
• Sound: Choose the audio source for the primary or secondary screen, depending on which input you want to hear.

5. Once you’ve made all the necessary adjustments, exit the settings menu. The PiP mode will now display the secondary screen alongside your primary content.

Supported Multi-View and Picture in Picture Mode Combinations on LG TV

This table shows the compatible app pairings for Multi-View mode, allowing you to display different content simultaneously on your screen.

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