Tried googling but got no where. Was curious if chrome cast can let you display a google video chat on a tv?
more curiosity than anything.
I was hoping to be able to just install google photos app on nexus player and be able to show my photos from the gallery - but it's not android TV compatible.
Is there an app for showing photo galleries on nexus player?
(I know I can cast it from my phone - but I'm not too happy with the quality of the pictures when casting... I would just rather be able to show them either from a local network folder or my google photos gallery.)
Any tips?
Funny enough, it looks like there's now a native Android TV Google Photos app. This must have just been (quietly) updated. It doesn't even look finished yet. Anyway, I installed it on my NP. It doesn't show up in the apps to launch unless you have Sideload Launcher. I was able to launch it from there and sure enough, it looks just like the tablet version of Google Photos, and it's synched to my Google Photos account. I haven't been able to get it to "play" a slideshow yet (it takes forever to "sync") but I can see the previews so I'm assuming if not now, then shortly you can do so natively.
Of course, you can cast from Google Photos on a phone or tablet, but you know that
You can view photos in Kodi or Solid Explorer and both of those apps can access files from a Samba (SMB) server on your local network. If you have a wireless router such as the D-Link DIR-880L which supports this feature with external USB drives, it's easy and convenient to stream content in its original quality.
Thanks for the replies guys. I did finally use kodi for showing the pictures - I did download google photos app, but I was not going to be fidgeting with a keyboard - so it was just easier with kodi and a remote.
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Funny enough, it looks like there's now a native Android TV Google Photos app. This must have just been (quietly) updated. It doesn't even look finished yet. Anyway, I installed it on my NP. It doesn't show up in the apps to launch unless you have Sideload Launcher. I was able to launch it from there and sure enough, it looks just like the tablet version of Google Photos, and it's synched to my Google Photos account. I haven't been able to get it to "play" a slideshow yet (it takes forever to "sync") but I can see the previews so I'm assuming if not now, then shortly you can do so natively.
Of course, you can cast from Google Photos on a phone or tablet, but you know that
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Hi mickliq
Can you give details about that application and the sideload launcher? I have a Sony TV with Android TV installed 5.1.1.
Thanks,
P.S. Install Sideload Launcher from Play Store then install Google Photos also, you will only be able to launch Google Photos from Sideload, testing right now.
Android TV Photo Gallery and Screensaver App
Hi all,
Just in case anyone was still looking, we've made a dedicated Android TV photo gallery app. It currently supports your Google Photos, as well as Facebook and Flickr. We're releasing local, USB and network photo support soon.
Just search in a browser for "Furnaghan Photo Gallery and Screensaver" to find it, or simply "photo gallery" on your Android TV play store. (Sorry, I'm not allowed to share links yet!)
furnaghan said:
Hi all,
Just in case anyone was still looking, we've made a dedicated Android TV photo gallery app. It currently supports your Google Photos, as well as Facebook and Flickr. We're releasing local, USB and network photo support soon.
Just search in a browser for "Furnaghan Photo Gallery and Screensaver" to find it, or simply "photo gallery" on your Android TV play store. (Sorry, I'm not allowed to share links yet!)
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I wish you the best for your app.
I tried it And Its the only one for Android tv so Thats awesome.
I dont want to be rude but can you make it free with ads?
Anyways thanks for giving us some love where it lacks
BraianV said:
I wish you the best for your app.
I tried it And Its the only one for Android tv so Thats awesome.
I dont want to be rude but can you make it free with ads?
Anyways thanks for giving us some love where it lacks
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Thanks! Glad you like the app. I'm afraid we'd rather prioritise a nice experience, ads just get in the way of that in our opinion -sorry!
Hi,
I use latest netfix apk for android tv on full android with samsung 4k tv. I cannot remove black frame around the picture (presented in attachment). I can disable/hide navigation bar but picture has still the same size.If i use standard netflix apk then picture is on fullscreen but i want to use 4k resolution (4k tv, 4k cable, 4k nvidia shield and netflix 4k subscription). Other vod services work fine with full resolution.
Thanks for your help in advance.
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Hi,
I use latest netfix apk for android tv on full android with samsung 4k tv. I cannot remove black frame around the picture (presented in attachment). I can disable/hide navigation bar but picture has still the same size.If i use standard netflix apk then picture is on fullscreen but i want to use 4k resolution (4k tv, 4k cable, 4k nvidia shield and netflix 4k subscription). Other vod services work fine with full resolution.
Thanks for your help in advance.
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Can you set your Samsung to view in full screen mode when in Netflix? My Samsung 4K and Netflix 4K and other 4K apps are doing ok. We have not had to do anything special... !
Did you follow the instructions of my video at full android thread ?
https://youtu.be/gvIe880OAP0
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I have already installed tiles apk but the main reason was build prop configuration. quemu.hw.mainkeys=1 solve the problem!!! thank you very much for help, now it looks like always should!
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I have already installed tiles apk but the main reason was build prop configuration. quemu.hw.mainkeys=1 solve the problem!!! thank you very much for help, now it looks like always should!
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You're welcome.
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looking anyone post about this problem.but cant find any.the video on my smart tv is stutering whenever i play it .but the video on hp working fine.only the video on tv.looking a way to solved this problem.cause when i use screen mirror on other hp(samsung)its working perfect no lag.only this hp have cast problem.are there solution for this matter?it was annoying whatching the video stuck and stuck again overtime..for now for local video i just using bubleupnp app.but for watching online video it cant.hope someone have a way to share
Hello, when i try to cast screen, i don't see eighter chrome cast or my LG tv. It just says no devices found...i tried google home also and no luck. Is it not compatible or there is a walkaround to fix it? Is someone who can cast the screen with this tablet?
For some unknown reason, it works now.