Google Photos as a Roku Screensaver

By Calvin Croucher

Did you know that you can use the PhotoView application on Roku to display your Google Photo albums as a screensaver? Here's how to set it up.

To enable the PhotoView screensaver in Roku: 

• Go to the Roku home menu.
• Select Settings.
• Select Theme.
• Select Screensavers.
• Select the PhotoView app. If missing, search for "PhotoView" and install.
• Link your Google Photos account by scanning the QR Code and entering the 6-digit code provided.

You can also customize the screensaver in the Roku Change screensaver settings menu. 

To select a specific Google Photos album on the screensaver:

• Navigate in Roku to ‘Change screensaver settings’ menu.
• Scroll down to ‘Select Linked User and albums
• Select the user to choose albums
• Hit ‘Right Arrow’ and select the albums after the list has populated.

To use the PhotoView channel, you can: 

• Link your Roku device to multiple Google accounts.
• Browse your albums.
• Select an album.
• Start a slideshow.

Have fun and enjoy your photos!!