iPhone / iPad

How to open a web video in another split-screen region on iPhone or iPad

Keep the source page beside an independent video player for reading, pausing and reviewing.

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Web browsing requires Premium. Start with two regions and a page you may access. The screenshot uses a local demonstration page containing the supplied golf clip; its 127.0.0.1 address is not a public sample link. Screenshots show the English interface on an iPhone 17 Pro simulator.

Open a page through Web/Stream, play its video, then tap Mini Player beside the address bar. Choose the detected video to open it in an empty region, or select a destination when all regions are occupied.

Open and play the source page

Tap a region’s plus button → Web/Stream, enter the page address and choose Webpage. Start the embedded video so the app can identify the media.

iPhone 17 Pro — The golf clip plays inside the demonstration webpage.
The golf clip plays inside the demonstration webpage.

Inspect the detected video

Tap Mini Player beside the web address. Its number is the detected count. Match the title, duration and dimensions before choosing an item; detection alone does not guarantee playback.

iPhone 17 Pro — Mini Player lists the 10-second, 960×540 golf video.
Mini Player lists the 10-second, 960×540 golf video.

Open it in another region

Tap the matching item. An empty region receives the video automatically. If none is empty, Choose Playback Location asks which region’s current content to replace.

iPhone 17 Pro — The source page stays above the independent video player.
The source page stays above the independent video player.

Use the player separately

Tap the new video for its controls. Pause or resume it independently. Return to Source Webpage opens the original page again when you need the surrounding text or another video.

iPhone 17 Pro — The lower video has its own playback controls.
The lower video has its own playback controls.

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Useful details

Check these details as you follow the steps.

144preset layouts
36videos at once, up to
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The source must remain playable

Expiring media addresses, authentication, content protection and server behavior can prevent playback. Return to the source page and start the video again before retrying. This feature does not grant access to restricted content.

Keep one audio source

Mute the webpage or the independent player if both produce sound. The two playheads are independent; use compatible local files and Sync Point for precise comparison.

Frequently asked questions

Why is Mini Player empty?

Start a video in the page and check again. Some sites do not expose a compatible source. A detected entry may also be an advertisement rather than the video you wanted.

Does this download the video?

No. Opening it in a player is a playback workflow, not an offline download. Keep network access and use media you are authorized to access.

Split Screen Player

Try this with your own media

Open Split Screen Player and follow the steps with files you want to use.

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