Putting your own photographs on your TV is possible in most current smart televisions or Smart TVs. There are different options depending on the operating system or brand of your television, but the easiest thing is to do it on an Android TV.
LAndroid TVs like Sony, Philips, Xiaomi or TCL allow you to link your Google Photos account and randomly display your images in ambient mode when the TV is at rest. There are also other tips to put your photographs on your TV. We will teach you the step-by-step process to personalize your TV with your photos as wallpaper.
Put your photos on your Android TV with Google Photos
If you have an Android TV, this trick will help you. Continue reading to find out how to activate it on your Smart TV.
Activate ambient mode in screen settings
The first action to take is to activate the ambient mode function on your Android TV. To do this, go to the display settings and look for the option «Ambient mode«. Activate it and your TV will display relaxing and landscape images when it is idle.
In the settings you can also configure additional options such as the time you want to pass before ambient mode is activated, the type of transition between images and more. Customize it to your liking before linking your photos.
Link your Google Photos account
Now comes the time Link your Google Photos account to display your own images. To complete this step you will need to have the Google Home app installed on your Android TV. If you don't have it, look for it in the app store and install it.
When you open the app, go to account settings and link your Google account by entering your details. Make sure it's the same Google Photos account you use on your smartphone or other devices.
Once linked, Google Home will automatically recognize your Google Photos account and you can select the images you want to display.
Select the album with your favorite photos
Within the Google Home settings you will find the option to select the Google Photos album that you will use in ambient mode. Here you must choose a specific album with the photos you would like to see on your Android TV screen.
We recommend creating a new album in the Google Photos app on your cell phone and add only the photographs there that you would like to use as a background. This way you will avoid accidentally showing personal images.
Once the album is created, select it in the Google Home settings and that's it. From that moment on, when your Android TV enters ambient mode it will randomly display the photos from that album instead of the default images.
Personalize your Amazon Fire TV Stick with your photos
If you have an Amazon Fire TV Stick, you can also set your own photos as screensaver. You just have to follow these steps:
- First, create a amazon account if you don't have one. Then pair your Fire Stick to that account by entering the code that appears on the screen.
- Download the Amazon Photos app and connect it with your newly created Amazon account. Inside the app go to the Albums section and create a new one with your desired photos.
- Finally, in the Display and Sound settings of your Fire Stick, select your Amazon Photos album as a screensaver.
From now on, your Fire TV Stick will randomly display those photos when it's idle. This is a very practical way to personalize it with your own photographs.
Use SmartThings to add photos to Samsung The Frame
T televisionshe Frame from Samsung They also allow you to display your photos on the screen. To get it:
- Activate The Frame in Art mode and open the SmartThings app on your mobile. Select The Frame from your linked devices.
- Go to the option «Add Photos» and choose the ones you want from your mobile. You can make a collage with several.
- Choose the design template and customize the preview. When you're ready, save your changes and choose the frame color.
- Your photos will be automatically added to The Frame. From the remote control you can access your gallery on the TV.
This trick allows you to display your favorite photographs on The Frame screen and alternate them with works of art.
Personalizing your TV with your own photos is super easy. In a few steps you will have your favorite images in the background when the television is at rest. Take advantage of this function to give a personal touch to your Smart TV.