How to Play Slideshows on an Apple TV
Playing slideshows on an Apple TV is a convenient way to share your cherished memories with friends and family. Whether you have a collection of photos, videos, or both, this guide will walk you through the steps to easily play slideshows on your Apple TV.
First, ensure that your Apple TV is connected to a compatible television and that you have the latest software update installed. To update your Apple TV, go to Settings > System > Software Update and follow the on-screen instructions.
Next, connect your device (iPhone, iPad, or Mac) to the same Wi-Fi network as your Apple TV. This will allow you to easily transfer photos and videos to your Apple TV.
For iPhone or iPad users:
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Open the Photos app on your device.
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Select the album containing the photos or videos you want to share.
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Tap the “Share” button located at the bottom left corner of the screen.
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Select “AirPlay” from the list of options.
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Select your Apple TV from the list of available devices.
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Choose “Photos” to start the slideshow.
For Mac users:
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Open the Photos app on your Mac.
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Select the album containing the photos or videos you want to share.
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Click the “Share” button located in the upper-right corner of the screen.
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Select “AirPlay” from the list of options.
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Select your Apple TV from the list of available devices.
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Choose “Photos” to start the slideshow.
Once the slideshow starts, you can control the playback using your Apple TV remote. Press the play/pause button to start or pause the slideshow, the next/previous button to skip to the next or previous photo/video, and the menu button to exit the slideshow.
For a more personalized experience, you can create custom slideshows with music and transitions. To do this, follow these steps:
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On your iPhone, iPad, or Mac, open the Photos app.
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Select the album containing the photos or videos you want to use.
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Tap or click the “Create” button located at the bottom of the screen.
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Select “Slideshow” from the list of options.
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Choose a theme, music, and transition effects.
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Tap or click “Add to” to save the custom slideshow.
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Follow the steps mentioned earlier to play the custom slideshow on your Apple TV.
Enjoy sharing your slideshows with your loved ones on your Apple TV!
