Instagram presented a few months ago IGTV, a new tool to watch long-lasting vertical videos. Although there is an independent IGTV application, you can also enjoy this feature from the main Instagram application.
What can I do on Instagram TV?
First of all, we recommend you download the individual application, which is completely free and compatible with iOS and Android .
Log in
Once downloaded, the application will ask you to log in. If you already have your Instagram account registered on that smartphone, you can continue with that same account , otherwise you can log in with another account.
First of all, we recommend you download the individual application, which is completely free and compatible with iOS and Android .
Log in
Once downloaded, the application will ask you to log in. If you already have your Instagram account registered on that smartphone, you can continue with that same account , otherwise you can log in with another account.
Followed
Here, the videos of profiles that you already follow in your Instagram account will appear, they appear in chronological order and once you have just seen one of them, a popcorn will appear in the upper left that indicates that you have already seen it.
Popular
It is based on the trends that Instagram TV detects as videos of celebrity profiles, brands, sports, etc.
Keep watching
If you have left the videos in half, do not worry, here they are stored right where you left off, so you only select them and you do not have to see them all from the beginning.
Search in IGTV
There is not much to comment, you can search for any profile you want, and if you have videos on IGTV, you will find them here. Also, based on your tastes, it makes suggestions of profiles that may interest you.
Your profile
On the main page, a small circle appears with your profile image, if you go there, you can access your profile, where you can see your description, as well as the videos that you have uploaded.
Upload a video
This platform is designed not to limit the duration of the content, so you can upload videos of up to 1 hour in length. It is worth mentioning that from your cell phone, you can upload videos of up to 10 min. If you want to upload longer content, you'll have to do it from your computer.
Upload videos is very simple, you can click on the "+" button in the upper right, or click in the middle, right where it says "Upload video", select the video and go.
Configuration
Here you can check your account, if it is linked to a Facebook page, report problems or, if applicable, leave the app. Be careful, it does not mean to delete your account, you just close your session.
It is worth mentioning that in each video you can leave comments, give them a like, send by direct message, report or copy the video link, as well as know the account that uploads it, and the number of reproductions it carries.
And voila, that's all you have to know about IGTV, we recommend that you take a look, you will find very good quality content that will make you have a nice time, or in case you want to jump to fame, It will also give you the opportunity to develop your own ideas and gain a few followers.