Facebook: launch of an application to broadcast video content on a television screen

Facebook has announced the upcoming launch of an application to view the videos posted on the social network on a television screen, on 14/02/2017. This application will be compatible, initially, with the boxes Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Samsung Smart TV. Facebook users could already watch their videos on a TV screen using Chromecast or Apple AirPlay.

Facebook could be in contact with several media and content creators to produce programming of about ten minutes for its application, according to the New York Times.

Other announcements from Facebook:
• Videos in the news feed will automatically begin with sound on, if the device used is not in silent mode.
• Better integration of vertical videos on mobile platforms, which can be put to full screen.
• Ability to begin a video, and still continue to scroll through the rest of the newsfeed without cutting off the video.

Presentation of the new video features