diff --git a/app/src/main/java/com/github/libretube/ui/fragments/PlayerFragment.kt b/app/src/main/java/com/github/libretube/ui/fragments/PlayerFragment.kt
index 2130613a8..09cd1974f 100644
--- a/app/src/main/java/com/github/libretube/ui/fragments/PlayerFragment.kt
+++ b/app/src/main/java/com/github/libretube/ui/fragments/PlayerFragment.kt
@@ -622,10 +622,12 @@ class PlayerFragment : Fragment(), OnlinePlayerOptions {
 
         // disable the auto PiP mode for SDK >= 32
         exoPlayer.pause()
-        PictureInPictureCompat.setPictureInPictureParams(
-            requireActivity(),
-            pipParams
-        )
+        if (PlayerHelper.pipEnabled) {
+            PictureInPictureCompat.setPictureInPictureParams(
+                requireActivity(),
+                pipParams
+            )
+        }
 
         handler.removeCallbacksAndMessages(null)