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Instagram for TV expands to Samsung Smart TVs, enhancing collective viewing

Instagram is expanding its "Instagram for TV" feature to Samsung Smart TVs in the United States, making the platform available on a majority of connected TV devices. This expansion follows the initial launch in late 2025 and aims to create a more collective viewing experience for users. The feature allows users to cast Reels from their phones, view Stories, and discover content through channels organized by interests, with plans to explore longer-form and live content formats in collaboration with creators. AI

IMPACT Enhances social media content consumption on larger screens, potentially increasing engagement with video formats like Reels.

RANK_REASON Product expansion for a social media platform's viewing feature.

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Instagram for TV expands to Samsung Smart TVs, enhancing collective viewing

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Emma Cortes Ellendt, Contributor ·

    Instagram Expands Instagram For TV To Samsung Smart TVs

    Instagram for TV continues its investment in CTV by expanding to Samsung TVs in the Us.