10 Hidden TikTok Features You Need to Try

TikTok is packed with features that many users overlook. If you think you know everything about the app, you might be surprised! Here are 10 lesser-known TikTok features and how to use them to improve your experience.

If you're looking for expert guidance on optimizing your TikTok strategy, don't hesitate to reach out to us, we are here to help!

1. Picture-in-Picture (PiP): Watch Videos While Multitasking

This feature allows you to keep watching a TikTok video while using other apps. The video shrinks into a small window that stays on your screen.

How to enable Picture-in-Picture?

• Open a TikTok video.

• Press and hold the screen.

• Select Picture-in-Picture from the menu.

Now you can browse, text, or check emails while still enjoying TikTok videos.

2. Auto-Scroll: Browse Without Using Your Hands

Scrolling through videos manually can be tiring, but TikTok has an auto-scroll feature that lets videos play one after another without you having to swipe.

How to enable Auto-Scroll?

• Stay on a video in your For You Page.

• Press and hold the center of the screen.

• In the menu that appears, select Auto-Scroll (if available).

Alternative method: If you don’t see this option, enable voice commands on your phone:

On Android: Activate Voice Access and say “Scroll down.”

On iOS: Use Voice Control and say “Scroll down.”

3. Create Custom Hashtags

Hashtags help boost your video’s reach, but did you know you can create your own unique hashtag trends?

How to do it?

• Choose a short and catchy hashtag (e.g., #MyDanceMove).

• Encourage followers to use it in their videos.

• Check how many people are engaging with it by searching for the hashtag in TikTok’s search bar.

4. Save Drafts for Later

If you're not ready to post a video, you can save it as a draft and return to edit it later.

How to save a draft?

• Record or upload a video.

• Tap Next, then select Drafts instead of posting.

• Access saved drafts from your profile under the Drafts folder.

5. Advanced Filters and Effects: Make Your Videos Stand Out

TikTok offers unique filters and effects that can enhance your videos beyond simple edits. One of the most popular effects is Green Screen, which allows you to replace your background with any image or video.

How to use Green Screen?

• Open the TikTok camera.

• Tap Effects at the bottom of the screen.

• Search for Green Screen and choose a background.

Record your video with the new background!

6. TikTok Analytics: Track Your Video Performance

For content creators, TikTok Analytics provides detailed insights about your audience and video performance.

How to access TikTok Analytics?

• Switch to a Pro Account (go to Settings > Manage Account > Switch to Pro).

• Go to Creator Tools and select Analytics.

View stats on video views, audience location, and engagement.

7. Hide Your Liked Videos

If you want to keep your liked videos private, TikTok allows you to hide them from others.

How to hide your likes?

• Go to Settings & Privacy.

• Tap Privacy and select Liked Videos.

• Choose Only Me so others can’t see what you’ve liked.

8. Streaks (🔥): Keep Your Interaction Going

TikTok’s Streaks feature works similarly to Snapchat. It counts the number of consecutive days you and a friend have interacted on TikTok.

How does it work?

• Open a conversation with a friend.

• Send messages, share videos, or interact daily.

A flame icon appears, and the number increases with each consecutive day of interaction.

This feature adds a fun challenge and encourages you to stay connected with friends!

9. The Duet Feature: Collaborate With Others

With Duets, you can record a video side by side with someone else’s content, perfect for reactions, challenges, and collaborations.

How to create a Duet?

• Find a video you want to duet with.

• Tap the Share button, then select Duet.

• Record your video alongside the original.

10. Real-Time Translation: Understand Videos in Any Language

TikTok offers an automatic translation tool that helps users understand foreign-language videos.

How to use TikTok Translation?

• Find a video with text in another language.

• Tap the Translate button (if available) to see the translated text.

By using these hidden features, you can enhance your TikTok experience, boost engagement, and customize your settings. Which feature will you try first?

If you're looking for expert guidance on optimizing your TikTok strategy, don't hesitate to reach out to us, we're here to help!

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