Last year, Instagram introduced the Reels feature, which allows you to record short videos up to 15 seconds long and is analogous to one of TikTok’s features. Now the developers of the social network have announced the launch of Reels Remix, a tool for recording videos with existing videos of other users, which also copies the function of TikTok Duet.

The announced Reels Remix feature makes it possible to record your own video alongside another user’s video. When playing such videos, both clips are played simultaneously. An analogue of this function is very popular among TikTok users, but it is possible to record a “response” video there only if the author of the original video has activated the corresponding option in the settings.

«You can now use the Remix feature in Reels to create your own video alongside an existing one. Whether you’re capturing your reactions, responding to friends, or bringing something new to trends, Remix is ​​another way to collaborate on Instagram.“, – said in a message from the developers.   

To start using the new function, just click on the corresponding icon with three dots in the video menu from Reels and select the “Remix” item. After that, you can start recording a new video next to the existing one, or upload a previously prepared clip. If necessary, you can change the volume of the sound in the video, the speed of its playback, or add effects.

Starting today, the Reels Remix feature is available for all new videos automatically. In addition, users can activate this feature for older clips in the settings menu.