Facebook Launching New Video App for TV

MENLO PARK: Facebook has confirmed that it is launching a new app for set-top boxes that will allow viewers to stream videos on their TVs.

The Facebook video app for TV will roll out soon to app stores for Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV and Samsung Smart TV, with more platforms to come. With the app, users can watch videos shared by friends or Pages they follow, top live videos from around the world and recommended videos based on their interests. Viewers can also catch up on videos they have saved to watch later, as well as revisit videos they have already watched, shared or uploaded.

“Finally, we’ve heard that people want more options for how and where they watch Facebook videos,” the company said in a blog post. “We look forward to seeing how people use the app to enjoy Facebook videos in a new way.”