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How to Turn on Mini player on you tube on iPhone

Author: Iqbal | Guide: iPhone |
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Watching full-length videos on the entire screen can be a pesky job, for your convenience and ease you need to learn how to turn on the Mini player on YouTube video on iPhone.

YouTube is a massive platform with extremely user-friendly UI(user interface) and UX(user experience). It offers multiple options to its users. You can delete and create playlists, like and dislike videos and learn how to watch YouTube videos offline.

How to Enable Mini player on YouTube Video on iPhone

Turn On Mini player on YouTube Video on iPhone in 10 Steps

Step-1 Open YouTube: The first step in the process is to open the YouTube app. To open the YouTube app tap on the app icon in your app library. You can also go to the iPhone search feature in the app menu and search for the app.

If you don't have the app on your device then:

  • Go to the app store
  • In the app store scroll to the top of the page
  • Type in Youtube and tap on install
  • After installing sign into the app

Now you are ready to use the app freely.

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Step-2 Tap on the profile icon: Now the youtube homepage will open. On the homepage go to the top right corner of the screen and tap on the profile icon. Your profile icon will be:

  • Profile image
  • Initial of your username
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Step-3 Tap on Your Channel: The next step is to tap on the option that says, Your Channel. Other options that you will be able to see are:

  • Switch account
  • Get YouTube Premium
  • Purchases and Memberships
  • Settings
  • YouTube Studio
  • Help and Feedback
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Step-4 Tap on videos: Now your channel page will open up. On your channel go to the Videos. The option will be placed on top of the screen right under the name of your channel.

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Step-5 Tap on the three dots: Now you need to choose a video. Once you choose go to the three-dot menu on the top right corner of the video.

For further reference look at the picture below.

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Step-6 Tap on Edit: The three-dot menu will pop up. The three-dot menu will have options like:

  • Save to watch later
  • Save to playlist
  • Edit
  • Download
  • Share

Tap on the Edit option.

 
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Step-7 Tap on Audience: The next step is to change the audience settings in the edit section. Scroll down the page and tap on the option that says Audience.

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Step-8 Select No: Now YouTube will ask whether the content you have created is for children. You will see two options. Tap on the option that says No, it's not Made for Kids.

Here you can also add age restrictions to your video.

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Step-9 Go back: Once you select the correct option you have to go back to the previous page. To go back you need to tap on the back arrow ‘<’ . This option will be present on the top left corner of the page.

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Step-10 Tap on Save: Your final step is to save the changes you have made. For this, you need to tap on the Save option on the top right corner of the screen in a blue box.

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FAQ

Why is My Picture in Picture Mode Off on YouTube?

Youtube mini player or the picture in picture mode is off for kids' content and videos are for kids.

YouTube and other apps have to follow this rule under the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 (COPPA). This act was brought out for all children under the age of 13 from inappropriate and dangerous content. Also, it is to prevent apps to collect data and further suggest or push content to kids of the impressionable age.

Why Does YouTube Turn Off Mini Player for All My Videos?

You might face this problem if you are using the app in kids' mode or are consuming content that is flagged as children's content. Another reason can be that Parental controls have been set on YouTube. You can easily learn how to set Parental controls on YouTube. This can also happen if the settings on your phone are on Child mode.

How to Turn on Age Restrictions on Youtube?

If you think that your children are outwitting you and are turning off parental controls on YouTube or you just want to set a mass restriction for your apps on your iPhone, then you need to follow these steps:

  • Open settings on your iPhone
  • Go to Screen time
  • Tap on Content and Privacy Restrictions
  • Enter your password
  • Go to web content
  • Restrict Access and turn on the option that says limit adult websites

This will save your child from unwanted content on all the apps on the device.

 

Can A Child Have a Youtube Account?

Currently, a child under the age of 13 cannot have an independent account on YouTube or any other apps that Google owns.

However, if a parent links their account with that of their child under the age of 13 then the child can run an independent account on the YouTube kids app. This app only caters to children's content and all the videos that a creator uploads on that app are for audiences under the age of 13.

How To Turn On Mini Player on YouTube?

To turn on mini player on YouTube you can follow one of these ways while playing a video, any video :

  • Simply swipe down on the window of the video
  • Tap on a downward pointing arrow on the top left corner of the video

To turn of the mini player, further swipe the finger in the downward direction or there will be a cross present on the mini player of the video.

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