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TL;DR
- Instagram is bringing its TV app to Google TV after an earlier Fire TV test.
- The TV experience revolves around themed channels that group Reels by interests.
- You still get core interactions, such as liking, commenting, and sharing.
Instagram’s push beyond the phone is picking up speed. After testing its TV experience on Amazon Fire TV late last year, the company is now rolling out its dedicated Instagram app to Google TV devices, marking another step in Meta’s plan to make short-form videos something people can enjoy together on the couch.
The app focuses on themed channels that organize Reels by interests and topics, such as sports highlights, cooking videos, travel clips, or viral moments. Instead of swiping on a small screen, you can browse from your couch using a remote, making it easy to watch videos passively.