TikTok now available on Samsung and LG TVs, Android TV devices

TikTok is expanding its presence on TV screens in a big way. After initially launching in North America on Amazon's Fire TV platform, the TikTok TV app is available today on Samsung and LG smart TVs — plus Android TV devices, including Chromecast with Google TV.

While the widely popular mobile app is meant for "short bursts of joy," TikTok says its big-screen software is optimized for a "TV home-viewing experience," making it easier for us to watch content and on the larger side. The feed becomes easy to follow. It includes the most liked and viewed videos across a vast array of categories, from gaming and comedy to food and animals. There is also a Discover section in the TV app. TikTok videos can be up to three minutes long.

Beyond North America, TikTok is available on Samsung TV and Fire TV in the UK from 2020. The app crossed 1 billion active monthly users in September, and on Android, it has reportedly surpassed YouTube for average viewing time in the US. Now you can immerse yourself in the much-anticipated algorithm of the ByteDance-owned company on the biggest, coolest screen in your home.