Google has officially announced the launch of the Google Photos application for Samsung smart TVs, with the aim of simplifying the process of displaying photos on large screens.
Users usually had to stream photos from their phones or rely on screensavers to view them, as there was no direct solution to access the photo library through the TV. But the new Google application allows you to view photos and videos directly without the need for alternative solutions.
The Google app initially provides a “Memories” feature, which automatically organizes photos and videos into groups based on people, places, and moments.
This experience provides a similar version of what the user sees on their phone, but designed specifically for the big screen.
All it takes is logging in with your Google account and your photo library appears instantly, turning your TV into a digital photo frame in your living room.
The app is available for free for 2026 Samsung TVs, and it is still unknown if it will be available for older versions.
It is worth noting that Samsung TVs obtained this application before a similar version was available for Google’s Android TV platform, which indicates the importance of this cooperation between the two companies.
The app may seem like a small improvement, but it addresses a long-standing user experience problem, as Google Photos has never had a dedicated app for TVs.
The app is expected to gain additional features during 2026, including photo editing using artificial intelligence, personalized slideshows, and turning photos into short videos.
The benefit of the application is not limited to displaying images in a larger size, but it also makes the TV a device that is more connected to the user and his daily needs. This is a long-awaited step, and it could change the way TVs are used in homes, especially with the integration of artificial intelligence applications and services in parallel.
