PiP Mode Not Working in Lock Task (Kiosk) Mode – Any Official Support or Workaround?

Hi everyone,

I’m from ManageEngine MDM, and we’ve observed that Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode does not work when a device is in Lock Task (Kiosk) mode.

In our deployments, the device is configured as Device Owner, and we use DevicePolicyManager#setLockTaskPackages() to enable kiosk mode. However, when an app attempts to enter PiP using enterPictureInPictureMode(), it does not function while Lock Task mode is active.

We are receiving multiple customer requests for this capability, particularly for use cases such as:

• Video conferencing apps running in PiP while a primary kiosk app remains in the foreground
• Monitoring/streaming apps that require PiP overlay within a controlled kiosk environment
• Enterprise-dedicated devices that require limited multitasking

We would appreciate clarification on the following:

• Is PiP intentionally restricted in Lock Task mode by design?
• Is there any supported approach to enable PiP while maintaining kiosk restrictions?
• Are there any planned API enhancements to support this in enterprise (Device Owner) scenarios?

Any insights, guidance, or recommended best practices would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance!