How to use Google Photos on your 2026 Samsung Smart TV
Google Photos for Samsung TV makes it easy to relive and share your special memories on your TV screen from your phone. With seamless access to the photos and videos from your phone, you can enjoy meaningful moments, including trips, people, and special occasions, right from your TV. You can even enable daily curated memories or set a favorite photo as your TV wallpaper to keep treasured moments in view.
How to use Google Photos on your 2026 Samsung Smart TV
Note
The availability of Google Photos for Samsung TVs may vary depending on the TV model and region. Supported models and rollout timing for products released in 2023, 2024, and 2025 may differ based on each device’s OS upgrade policy.
Supported models and availability
Google Photos for Samsung TV is supported on U8000H or above TV models.
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How to launch Google Photos on a Samsung TV
You can launch Google Photos for Samsung TV from Apps, Daily+ or Now brief.
From Apps
- Select Apps from the Home screen.
- Select Google Photos for Samsung TV.
From Now brief
- Activate Now brief.
Note: Now brief availability may vary depending on the TV model. - Select Google Photos memories.
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How to view Google Photos memories on a Samsung TV
Sign in with your Google account to view curated memories of your photos and videos.
- Launch Google Photos for Samsung TV and scan the QR code with your mobile device.
- Log in with your Google account and connect to Google Photos.
- Select a memory.
- Enjoy your memories.
You can also:
- Select Set as wallpaper to set the photo to your Now brief wallpaper.
Note: Set as wallpaper is available only on models that support Now Brief. - Select Hide memory to remove the memory from the TV app.
- Press the right/left button on your remote control to move to the previous/next photo or video.
- Press and hold the right/left button on your remote control to move to the previous/next memory.
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How to manage preferences on Google Photos on a Samsung TV
Use Settings to manage memory preferences and privacy settings.
How to manage memories
- Select Settings.
- Select Manage memories.
- Scan the QR code on your mobile device.
- Choose which types of memories to show across your devices.
How to change privacy settings
- Select Settings.
- Select Privacy settings.
- Choose mode between Standard Mode and Guest Mode.
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How to disconnect from Google Photos for a Samsung TV
You can disconnect Google Photos from your Samsung TV at any time.
- Select Settings.
- Select your account.
- Select Disconnect.
Once you complete these steps, your Google Photos account will be safely disconnected from your Samsung TV.
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Note
- If you are experiencing issues with your Samsung Smart TV, check for available software updates.
- Screenshots may vary depending on your TV model and software version.
- Features and availability may vary by model and region.
Last Update Date: October 8.2026
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