Maybe this has been answered and I just cannot find it.
AppleTV 4K. Unable to watch my photos as the screensaver.
Old AppleTV upstairs lets me watch a pre-selected folder of photos AND runs music with it.
Do I have some setting wrong or does the new AppleTV 4k not have this function? If it doesn't, it is truly a step backwards and stinks big-time because it was a major draw for my family.
Thanks -
If you have iCloud Photo Library enabled you can set it directly using the photos app on Apple TV
If you want to share a folder from your iMac then make sure it’s shared from iTunes (files - home sharing - choose photos to share). Then go to Apple TV settings - general - screensaver - type - home sharing. It will need a few minutes to cache, the Mac must remain on and running iTunes while it does this.
If you have iCloud Photo Library enabled you can set it directly using the photos app on Apple TV
If you want to share a folder from your iMac then make sure it’s shared from iTunes (files - home sharing - choose photos to share). Then go to Apple TV settings - general - screensaver - type - home sharing. It will need a few minutes to cache, the Mac must remain on and running iTunes while it does this.
That’s what I thought but it does not give me the option of choosing a folder; only Photo Stream.
I have a HomePod and it is also having trouble finding my music on my iMac Pro. I am wondering if the HomePod and AppleTV are confusing each other or something. Sounds weird but not sure what else could be happening.
Perfect - thank you!
The 4K has the same ability. What is occuring when you try to set the photos for the screensaver?
AppleTV will not let me use my photos for screensaver?
