Does Vizio TV Have a Split Screen Feature? [Answered]

The latest Vizio TVs do not offer native split-screen functionality. However, certain older Vizio TV models include the Picture-in-Picture (PIP) and Picture-Outside-Picture (POP) features, which enable users to view multiple content simultaneously. This article elaborates on these features in detail and explains how to use them.

How Does the PIP & POP Mode Work on Vizio TV?

It is simple to differentiate between the PIP and POP features. The PIP mode (Picture-in-Picture ) displays one source in a smaller window over the main screen. Vizio TV’s POP (picture-outside-picture) feature displays one small screen, covering the part of a large screen without any overlapping. The best thing about this feature is you don’t have to set the size or position of the screen.

You can check the TV’s settings to find out whether your older Vizio TV has these options and enable the menu using the instructions provided below.

How to Enable PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Mode on Vizio TV

Note – You have to disable the Parental Control feature on your Vizio TV to activate the PIP feature.

1. Turn on your Vizio TV and stream your desired content on the TV screen.

2. Now, press the Menu button on the remote and head to the TV settings.

3. Navigate to the Picture settings and select the Setup section.

4. Scroll and select PIP (picture-in-picture) option.

5. On the small Sub-Window that appears on your TV screen, you have to set the input settings.

• Choose TV to watch another TV channel.
• Select HDMI 1 to share your PC screen.
• Click on Component 1 to watch content from apps such as Netflix and Disney+ on your TV.

6. Furthermore, choose the size (small, medium, or large) of the sub-screen by using the directional buttons (up and down buttons) on the remote control.

7. Set the Main Screen and Sub-Screen to enable the audio that you want to hear.

Now, you can watch content from 2 different sources at the same time on your Vizio TV.

How to Enable POP (Picture-Outside-Picture) Mode on Vizio TV

1. Launch the Home screen and play the content that you want in the main menu.

2. Head to the Settings menu by pressing the Menu button on your remote control.

3. Locate and select the Picture settings tab and navigate to the Setup option.

4. Click on POP and choose the input source of the Sub-screen.

5. Since you have no control over the size or position of the 2 screens, press the Exit button on your TV remote after enabling.

6. You can change the Main Audio Source of the screen by using the Left or Right buttons over the remote.

This is how your Vizio TV allows concurrent two-source viewing. To achieve a split screen on a new Vizio TV, connect external devices, like streaming boxes or gaming consoles, that support the multi-view feature. Otherwise, use casting devices or HDMI splitters to display different sources simultaneously. You can even connect a computer via HDMI and arrange multiple windows to bring a split-screen effect on your Vizio TV.

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