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Easily display photos from your phone on your TV
Want to customize your TV screensaver with your favorite moments? Like we display our favorite moments on our smartphones, you might want a similar reminder to play on your TV. It’s pretty simple to do this, depending on the platform you are using. Here’s how to easily display photos from your phone on your TV using the most popular devices.
1. Roku screen mirroring
If you own a Windows or Android phone and a Roku device, you can display photos on your TV using the Roku app.
You have two choices. You can either use the Play on Roku mobile feature or Screen Mirroring.
Play on Roku
This feature is built into the app and allows you to select what photos you want to appear and loads them directly onto your TV. You can even share songs. You’ll need to update your app to the latest version and have your phone on the same network as your Roku device, or it won’t work:
- Open the Roku mobile app.
- Choose the Devices app.
- Choose the Roku Device you want to display photos to.
- Choose the Media icon to launch Play on Roku.
- Choose Music, Photos, or Videos to select what you want to display.
- Choose your options.
- Your choices will appear on your TV.
Screen mirroring
Your second option is to screen mirror. This essentially replicates everything on your phone back onto your TV. If your devices are compatible, you’ll first have to set up the feature:
- Go to Settings.
- Choose Smart View.
- Choose your Roku device from the Smart View menu.
Once you’ve set up the feature, you’ll need to confirm the request that appears on your television. Choose Allow or Always Allow to allow screen mirroring to start.
It’s important to note that not all Android and Windows devices or Roku devices are compatible with this feature. Always check with your manufacturer to ensure proper directions. Download the Roku app for Android here.
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