Step 1: Upload Photos to Amazon Photos
You can do this via the mobile app or web browser. All photos will sync across your Amazon devices.
Option A: Using the Amazon Photos Mobile App (iOS/Android)
- Download and install the Amazon Photos app from the App Store or Google Play Store.
- Open the app and sign in with your Amazon account.
- Grant the app permission to access your device's photos.
- Tap the Albums tab at the bottom.
- Find or create the Fire TV Screensaver album (it's pre-made for this purpose). If you want custom albums, tap the + icon to create one.
- Select photos from your library, tap Add, and add them to the album.
- Remove unwanted photos by selecting them and tapping the trash icon.
Option B: Using a Web Browser
- Go to photos.amazon.com in your browser.
- Sign in with your Amazon account.
- Click Upload or Albums to create/manage albums (e.g., "Fire TV Screensaver").
- Drag and drop photos or click Upload Photos to add them.
Your photos will automatically sync to the cloud within a few minutes.
Step 2: Set Up the Screensaver on Your Fire TV
- On your Fire TV home screen, use your remote to navigate to Settings (gear icon in the top menu).
- Select Display & Sounds.
- Scroll down and select Screensaver.
- Choose Current Screensaver (it might show a default like "Art Gallery" or "Aurora").
- Select your uploaded album from the list (e.g., "Fire TV Screensaver" or your custom one). If it doesn't appear, wait a bit for sync or refresh by restarting your Fire TV.
Step 3: Customize the Screensaver Settings
Back in the Screensaver menu:
- Set the Start Time (e.g., 5 or 10 minutes of inactivity before it activates).
- Choose a Slide Style (e.g., "Pan & Zoom" for a dynamic effect or "Dissolve" for subtle transitions).
- Adjust the Slide Speed (slow, medium, or fast).
- Toggle options like Show Time or Show Photo Info (turn off for a cleaner look).
Your Fire TV will now display your photos as a screensaver when idle, cycling through the album automatically.
Tips and Troubleshooting
- Sync Issues? Ensure your Fire TV and upload device use the same Amazon account. Restart the Fire TV (Settings > My Fire TV > Restart) or check your internet connection.
- Photo Quality: Our photos are high-resolution images for sharp display.
- More Albums: You can switch between multiple albums anytime in the Screensaver settings.
- Privacy: Photos are stored securely in Amazon Photos; only you can access them on your devices.