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Now you can watch Instagram Reels on your Apple TV

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Briefings

Meta expanded Instagram into Apple TV following a December 2025 test version on Fire TV and Samsung Smart TVs. An updated app was spotted in the App Store on October 23rd, 2026, adding Apple TV to the compatible platforms list. This marks the first major platform expansion for Instagram beyond mobile and desktop, though fanfare remains low compared to previous launches.

Key points

• Meta launched a test version of Instagram focused on Reels, live streams, and video content for Fire TV and Samsung Smart TVs in December 2025.
• An updated Instagram app was spotted in the App Store on October 23rd, 2026, adding Apple TV to the list of compatible platforms.

Context

Meta's expansion strategy includes testing video content on living room devices before full rollout. This move follows a similar expansion to Amazon's Fire TV and Google TV, indicating a broader strategy for video content delivery across smart home ecosystems.

Limitations

Limited coverage of the full rollout timeline; specific fanfare levels and user adoption metrics remain unconfirmed. The exact date of the initial Apple TV test version is not specified in the evidence.

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