YouTube rolls out TikTok rival ‘Shorts’ on TV globally: Details here

YouTube has started rolling out its TikTok rival short-form video app Shorts on TV to its global users.

The updated YouTube smart TV app will now let users see the popular vertical videos in an optimised experience.

“Coming soon to a TV near you … Shorts! Starting today, viewers will be able to enjoy these bright bursts of video (60 seconds or less) on the big screen at home,” the company said in a statement late on Monday.

In the design rolling out, the users will see a modified version of a “maximal” prototype.

“We simplified the design of the right side rail, but will be looking to bring in additional functionality in future releases. We believe that this experience balances the fun, quirkiness of Shorts in a way that feels natural for TV,” said the company.