If you want to view the pictures on your phone on your TV, there are a couple of ways you can go about it. You can either mirror your phone’s display on the TV or directly cast the pictures from the Google Photos app. Since Google Photos is not available for Android TV, there is no legitimate way to view your photos on the bigger screen without Chromecast. However, there is one workaround to this issue. In this article, we show you how to install the Google Photos app on your Android TV.
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Table of Contents
Here’s how you can install the Google Photos app on your Android TV
Step 1: Download the Google Photos APK on your smartphone using a third-party app marketplace.
Step 2: Sideload the app on your Android TV. The easiest way to sideload apps on your Android TV is by using the ‘Send Files to TV’ app.
Step 3: Install the Send Files to TV app on your Android TV and smartphone from Google Play Store.
Step 4: Launch the app on your TV and smartphone. Select Receive on TV and Send on your phone.
Step 5: Send the Google Photos APK from your phone to your TV.
Step 6: Open the APK file on your TV and install it.
Step 7: To access the app, go to Settings and select Apps.
Step 8: Scroll down and select See all apps.
Step 9: Select Google Photos.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is there a Google Photos app for Android TV?
There is no official app for Google Photos on Android TV. You will need to sideload the app on your TV in order to use it.
How do I install Google Photos on my Android TV?
To install Google Photos on your TV, download its APK file on your phone, send it to your TV, and then install it.
Why can’t I see the Google Photos app on my Android TV home screen?
Since Google Photos is not officially available for Android TV, it does not show up on the home screen. You can access it from Settings>Apps>See all apps.
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Conclusion
This is how you can install the Google Photos app on your Android TV. Since Google Photos is not optimised for TVs, it can be pretty hard to navigate and use on the big screen. The biggest drawback of using Google Photos on your TV is that it doesn’t display all the albums and pictures saved on your account. You will only be able to browse and open the shared albums on your TV. If you want to display your phone’s camera roll on your TV, we’d suggest using the Chromecast option on the Google Photos app.
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