The Google Photos app offers 15GB of free space so that you can backup your device’s photos and videos. Unfortunately, the Google Photos app is incompatible with Roku. If you are still desperate to view Google Photos, you can screen mirror the app to Roku using Android, Windows, iPhone, or Mac.
Advantages of Screen Mirroring Google Photos on Roku
- Recollect your favorite memories by watching your personal photos and videos on a big screen.
- Watch collections and group photos of people you capture regularly.
- Share photos with your friends and family or view albums shared by your contacts.
- Create collages, animations, and highlight videos using the built-in tools.
- Apply different filters, customize lighting effects, rotate, crop, and more.
Preliminary Requirements
- Ensure your Roku is connected to the same WiFi as your mobile or PC.
- To mirror Photos via Android or Windows, you have to enable screen mirroring on Roku.
- If you use an iPhone, iPad, or Mac, then you should turn on AirPlay on Roku.
- For Android or iPhone, install the Google Photos app from the Play Store or App Store.
- For Windows or Mac, you can access the web version of Google Photos and screen mirror it.
Screen Mirror or AirPlay Google Photos to Roku Using Smartphone
1. Open the Google Photos app on your Android or iPhone.
2. Play any video you like to watch on TV.
3. When a video starts playing on your phone, tap the Cast icon on your Android notification panel. If you use an iPhone, go to its Control Center and choose Screen Mirroring.
4. Choose your Roku device name to view the selected media content.
Screen Mirror Google Photos to Roku Using PC
1. Visit photos.google.com using Chrome or Safari on your desktop or laptop.
2. If prompted, sign in with valid credentials to access the web version of Google Photos.
3. While exploring the photos library, tap the Windows + K keys on your Windows desktop/laptop. If you use a Mac, click the Control Center icon and tap Screen Mirroring.
4. Your PC will show a list of devices connected to the same wireless network. Choose your Roku device to view the photos on a big screen.
Alternative App to Watch Google Photos on Roku
If you wish to view your Google account files using a third-party app, you can consider using the “Photoview for Google Photos” app. This application is available on the Roku Channel Store. Just install the app and note the six-digit code shown on the app interface. Visit (photoviewapp.com/link) and enter the code. Then, sign in using the Google account credentials. Once your account link is complete, relaunch the app on your Roku device and see photos.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. You can import Google Photos albums to Roku Photo Streams and set them as a screensaver on Roku.