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
- Open Duo.
- Start a video call.
- 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.
to close the PIP window.Turn off picture-in-picture for Duo
- Open your device's Settings.
- Tap Apps & notifications
Advanced
- Tap Duo.
- Turn off Allow picture-in-picture.
Advanced 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.
- Open Google Duo
.
- Start a video call.
- At the bottom, tap More options
- The other caller can accept or cancel your request to share your screen.
- To end your screen share, tap Screen share
.
.Tip: If you can't find Screen share 
On Samsung S22, S8, and Pixel devices you can use live sharing to:
- Select and open apps.
- Use screen-share controls.