How to Cast Google Photos to TV From a Computer
The easiest way to cast Google Photos content from a Windows or Mac computer is with the Google Chrome web browser. Here’s how to use this free app for casting content with Chromecast.
How to Cast Google Photos to TV From iOS and Android
Images from Google Photos can also be cast to a smart TV or other Chromecast-enabled device from an iPhone, iPad, or an Android smartphone or tablet by using the official Google Photos app. Download Google Photos For:
Can You Cast a Slideshow From Google Photos?
To cast a photo slideshow from Google Photos to your TV from a computer or the Android app, open a photo in an album, select the ellipsis icon, and click Slideshow. A slideshow of the current album will immediately begin playing. To exit the slideshow, press Esc on your keyboard or tap the screen and select the Back arrow. The slideshow functionality is unavailable on the iOS Google Photos app though you can still manually swipe through photos in an album once you open one to create the illusion of a slideshow.
How Do I Cast Photos From Google Drive to My TV?
Unfortunately, neither the Google Drive website nor its apps support Chromecast so there’s no direct way to cast photos or videos from it to a TV with Chromecast. The easiest solution to this problem is to copy or move your files to Google Photos and cast them to your TV via one of the above methods. Another option is to use another wireless method for mirroring your device on your TV such as Apple’s AirPlay or to mirror your computer or laptop on a TV screen by connecting your TV and computer via an HDMI cable. Yet another way to access Google Drive on a TV is to use a web browser app to log into your account directly. Most smart TVs come with a web browser pre-installed. Some video game consoles such as Sony’s PS4 and PS5 and Microsoft’s Xbox One and Xbox Series X also support web browsing apps.
Can You Cast iPhone Photos to Chromecast?
In addition to letting you cast your Google Photos images to your TV, the Google Photos iOS app also supports Chromecast casting for photos stored locally on your iPhone and iPad as well. Whether you’ve given Google Photos access to your smartphone’s images or not, your iPhone’s photos are still viewable within the app via the main Photos tab. To cast an iPhone photo via Chromecast, all you need to do is tap on a photo, then tap the Chromecast icon, and select your TV or other device from the list.
How Can I Play My Photos on My TV Without Chromecast?
There are several ways to view your photographs on a television if it or your smart device doesn’t support Chromecast.
Use an HDMI cable. You can use a wired connection to output your Windows or Mac computer to a TV screen. This method can also work with iOS and Android devices. Apple AirPlay. If you have an Apple TV and an iPhone, you can use Apple’s own AirPlay technology to cast your photos to your TV or mirror your phone’s display entirely. If you have an Xbox, there are a number of paid apps that can add AirPlay support to the gaming console. Miracast. Miracast is a wireless casting technology supported by a wide range of smartphones, tablets, computers, smart TVs, and gaming consoles. Its name can vary but it’s usually called something like mirroring, projecting, or screen sharing.
