# playerViewControllerShouldAutomaticallyDismissAtPictureInPictureStart(_:) Asks the delegate whether the player view controller automatically dismisses itself when Picture in Picture starts. ``` optional func playerViewControllerShouldAutomaticallyDismissAtPictureInPictureStart(_ playerViewController: AVPlayerViewController) -> Bool ``` ## Parameters `playerViewController` The player view controller. ## Return Value `true` to indicate that the player view controller automatically dismisses itself; otherwise `false`. ## Discussion Implement this method and return `false` to prevent the player view controller from automatically dismissing when Picture in Picture starts. --- Copyright © 2026 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. | [Terms of Use](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/terms/site.html) | [Privacy Policy](https://www.apple.com/privacy/privacy-policy)