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Instagram Tests Fire TV App as Mosseri Opens Door to Long-Form Video and New Feed Controls

The U.S. pilot brings Reels to living rooms to gauge big-screen behavior.

Overview

  • Instagram has launched a U.S.-only pilot on Amazon Fire TV that features curated Reels for shared, living-room viewing.
  • Adam Mosseri said he is unsure how people will use the TV app and stressed rapid iteration based on what the company learns.
  • Mosseri signaled Instagram could adopt premium programming or long-form video in the future, a notable shift after winding down IGTV in 2022.
  • The company is building tools to let users directly shape their feeds, with more robust controls expected over the next two to four years.
  • Mosseri characterized TikTok as stronger at breaking new content and Instagram as better at monetizing, noting U.S. pressure has slowed TikTok.