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Instagram Launches Reels-Focused TV App on Google TV in the U.S.

The U.S.-only release is a bid for living‑room watch time with a personalized, channel‑style Reels experience.

Overview

  • Instagram head Adam Mosseri announced the app’s arrival on Google TV, with downloads available now via the Play Store.
  • Reels auto-play in themed channels and categories, and viewers can like, see on‑screen comments and reactions, and re‑share from the TV.
  • The app supports passwordless sign-in by approving on a phone on the same Wi‑Fi network and allows up to five linked accounts per device.
  • Beyond Reels, users can browse posts from their Instagram feeds and pair the TV app with their mobile app for a more social viewing setup.
  • The Google TV rollout follows December’s Fire TV debut, with Meta signaling a wider regional expansion after the U.S. launch.