Meta Platforms, Inc.
Content notification on online social networks for media-player devices

Abstract:

In one embodiment, a method includes receiving, from a first client system of a first user of the online social network, an indication that a media-player device is proximate to the first client system. Content information associated with media-content items may be accessed. The media-content items may be accessible to the first user via the media-player device. Responsive to the received indication and content information, social-networking information of the first user may be accessed. A media-content item may be selected based on the content information and the social-networking information of the first user. A customized notification may be sent to the first client system. The customized notification may include a reference to the selected media-content item and a deep link to the media-player device. The deep link may be selectable by the first user and may include instructions for accessing the selected media-content item via the media-player device.