how to put your own pictures on chromecast

You can add or remove albums from the Home app.

1. Open the Google Home app .
2. Tap your Chromecast device.
3. At the top right corner, tap Settings .
4. Scroll down then tap Ambient Mode Google Photos.

1. How do you change the background picture on chromecast?
2. How do you make a slideshow on chromecast?
3. Can I chromecast Photos from my phone?
4. How do I put my chromecast to sleep?
5. How do I keep chromecast from going to sleep?

How do you change the background picture on chromecast?

How to change your Chromecast background

1. Open the Google Home app on your phone.
2. Find and tap the Chromecast among your list of connected devices.
3. Tap Personalize Ambient. Source: Android Central.

How do you make a slideshow on chromecast?

Cast Slideshow Without A Phone & Desktop

Simply create a new album in Google Photos and select it from the Chromecast app as a source for backdrop images. Turn off all other sources and Chromecast will cycle through the photos in the album only. It will do this all in its idle, unused mode.

Can I chromecast Photos from my phone?

Open the Google Photos app and click the cast button in the top right and select your Chromecast device. Swipe your phone screen to change photos or, on an Android device, click the three vertical dots in the top right and select Slideshow for automatic scrolling.

How do I put my chromecast to sleep?

In the Google Home app, tap the icon for your Chromecast. Tap the gear icon for the Device settings menu and scroll down to Ambient Mode.

How do I keep chromecast from going to sleep?

Yes there is a setting to adjust when the Chromecast with Google TV goes to sleep. Hold down the Home button and go to Settings. Scroll to System, then Energy saver. Adjust the Turn off display setting to Never or a longer time to see if that fixes your issue.