Instagram is putting Reels on your TV

Meta is starting to test a new Instagram app for TVs that lets you watch Reels on a big screen. The app will be available first as a pilot for Amazon Fire TV devices in the US starting Tuesday.

The homescreen of the Reels-focused app will show personalized, horizontal collections of videos to browse through. Click into a thumbnail and you'll see the full portrait video, a caption on one side, and stats such as likes and shares on the other. Like with Reels on your phone, the next video swipes up from the bottom of the screen.

"You can watch Reels from the accounts you follow as well as popular and recommended content tailored to your inter …

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