๐บ television Emoji - Copy & Paste Free
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What Does the ๐บ television Emoji Mean?
This is a television, and tellingly it's drawn as a chunky retro set, a boxy CRT with a fat frame, an antenna, and dials, not a slim modern flat-screen. That vintage styling gives it a nostalgic warmth. It stands for watching TV in every form: broadcast channels, streaming binges, live sports, cable news, and the whole idea of sitting down to be entertained.
At a Glance
| Name | ๐บ television |
|---|---|
| Unicode Codepoint | U+1F4FA |
| Category | Objects |
| Introduced | Unicode 6.0 ยท iOS 6.0+ |
| Also Known As | tv |
Last updated: September 2026
television on Different Platforms
This emoji may look different across platforms. Here is how television emoji appears on popular platforms:
Download this emoji as a free PNG image, no sign-up. The PNG link appears under the open-licensed sets (Google, Twitter/X and OpenMoji).
Shortcodes for television ๐บ
Use these shortcodes to type the television emoji in Slack, Discord, and GitHub:
About television Emoji
Usage: People use it for 'what are you watching?' chatter, binge-watch confessions, premiere-night hype, and live-sports reactions. Streamers and reviewers tag it on new-episode threads and recommendations. It also flavors couch-potato jokes and cozy-night-in plans, and it occasionally headlines commentary on media culture, cord-cutting, and screen time.
Standardized in Unicode 6.0 (2010) from earlier Japanese carrier emoji. Its persistent boxy-CRT look is a small artifact of that era, keyboards kept the retro tube design long after flat-screens took over living rooms, so the emoji now reads as charmingly old-school rather than current tech.
What Does the ๐บ television Emoji Mean?
The ๐บ emoji is part of the Objects category. It is commonly used in digital communication to visually represent television.
First introduced in Unicode 6.0, this emoji has become a staple in everyday messaging across platforms including iOS, Android, WhatsApp, and social media.
You may also find this emoji by searching for its alternative names: tv.
Word Associations
People often pair the ๐บ television emoji with these words and ideas:
television Emoji in Other Languages
How to say the ๐บ television emoji name around the world:
| English | ๐บtelevision |
|---|---|
| Espaรฑol | ๐บtelevisiรณn |
| Franรงais | ๐บtรฉlรฉvision |
| Deutsch | ๐บFernseher |
| ๆฅๆฌ่ช | ๐บใใฌใ |
| ไธญๆ | ๐บ็ต่ง |
| เคนเคฟเคจเฅเคฆเฅ | ๐บเคเฅเคฒเฅเคตเคฟเคเคจ |
| ุงูุนุฑุจูุฉ | ๐บุชููุฒููู |
Emoji names are based on the Unicode CLDR short names for each language.
Platform Support
This emoji is supported on iOS 6.0+, Android, Windows, macOS, and all major social media platforms including WhatsApp, Twitter, Instagram, Discord, Facebook, and TikTok.
How to Copy ๐บ
Simply click the "Copy" button above to copy ๐บ television emoji to your clipboard. You can then paste it anywhere - in text messages, social media posts, emails, or documents. Works on all devices and platforms!
Technical Details
Use these code snippets to add the ๐บ television emoji in your projects:
U+1F4FA📺📺content: '\1F4FA';"\u{1F4FA}""\U0001F4FA""\uD83D\uDCFA""\uD83D\uDCFA""\u{1F4FA}""\u{1F4FA}"Use these codes to insert the television emoji in HTML, CSS, or JavaScript. Perfect for web developers and designers.
๐บ television Emoji in Real Chats
Here's how people use the ๐บ television emoji in everyday messages, captions and comments:
- โtelevision? Say less ๐บโ: a quick reaction that works in any DM or group chat.
- โThis is such a Objects moment ๐บโ: perfect for texts, Stories and captions.
- โ๐บ๐บ๐บโ: stack the television emoji for extra emphasis and vibes.
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Here are some practical ways to use the ๐บ television emoji in your messages:
- three episodes in and I cannot stop, send help ๐บ
- game's on in five, snacks are ready, do not text me ๐บ
- cozy night in with a blanket and bad reality TV ๐บ
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is ๐บ shown as an old boxy TV?
The emoji dates to 2010 and inherited a retro CRT design from early Japanese carrier sets. Vendors kept the chunky-tube look even after flat-screens took over, so it now reads as deliberately nostalgic.
What does ๐บ mean in a message?
It broadly means watching something, a show, a binge, live sports, news, or streaming. It's the go-to for 'what are you watching,' premiere hype, and cozy stay-in-and-watch-TV plans.
Is there a difference between ๐บ and ๐ฌ?
Yes. ๐บ refers to television, broadcasts, and home viewing, while ๐ฌ is a clapperboard tied to filmmaking, movies, and the cinema. Use ๐บ for shows and streaming, ๐ฌ for films and production.