# Live Feed on Smart TVs

While we recommend casting your Live Feed from a laptop to your TV (using AirPlay or Chromecast) for the best performance, you can run the slideshow directly through certain Smart TV browsers if a laptop is unavailable.

Smart TVs generally have less computing power than computers, so performance may vary depending on your hardware.

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### Smart TV Recommendations

Not all Smart TVs have browsers compatible with the Live Feed. We specifically recommend **Android TVs** (such as Sony, Hisense, or TCL models that include the Google Play Store), as they provide access to specialized browsers that handle the slideshow more reliably.

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### Browser Recommendations & Instructions

If you are using an Android TV, you can download these browsers from the Google Play Store to run your feed.

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{% tab title="Puffin Browser" %}
Puffin is a popular choice for TV browsing. After a free trial, it requires an affordable subscription.

1. **Download and Open**: Install Puffin from the Google Play Store and launch it.
2. **Prepare your Link**: Adjust your [Live Feed settings](/running-your-event/live-feed-slideshow/live-feed-customizations.md) on a computer first, then send that customized "long link" to your phone.
3. **Push the Link**: On the Puffin start page, navigate to the left-hand menu and select **Push New Link** at the top.
4. **Scan and Paste**: Scan the on-screen QR code with your phone. This opens a webpage where you can paste your Live Feed URL. Tap **Push** to send it to the TV.
5. **Launch**: Use your TV remote's back button to return to the Puffin start page. Scroll to **Sent Links** and select your Live Feed.
6. **Go Full Screen**: Use the on-screen cursor to enter full-screen mode.
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{% tab title="Odin Browser & TV Internet Browser" %}
These browsers allow you to navigate directly to your account to launch the feed.

1. **Download and Open**: Install your chosen browser and open it to the home page.
2. **Sign In**: Use the on-screen keyboard to visit the Simple Booth login page and sign in to your account.
3. **Navigate to Gallery**: Use the cursor to go to your [galleries](https://app.simplebooth.com/galleries) tab and open the specific gallery you wish to display.
4. **Open Live Feed**: Scroll to the Live Feed panel and select Open Link.
5. **Adjust & Launch**: Use the settings icon on the right if you need to make final tweaks, then use the button on the left to enter full-screen mode.
   {% endtab %}
   {% endtabs %}

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### Tips & Limitations

To ensure your Live Feed runs as smoothly as possible on a Smart TV, keep the following performance factors in mind.

#### Performance Tips

* **Check Power Settings**: Review your TV’s system settings to disable any "Sleep Mode" or "Auto-Shutoff" timers. You should also disable screensavers to prevent them from interrupting the slideshow.

#### Technical Limitations

* **Rebound Layout**: This specific layout is resource-heavy and typically does not perform well on some Smart TVs. If you want to use the Rebound layout, we strongly recommend using a laptop.
* **Animation Issues**: GIFs and Live GIFs may appear "choppy" when using the Slide animation option on a TV browser.
* **Grid Size Limits**:
  * If your gallery includes **GIFs**, performance may degrade if the grid is set to **12 or more frames**.
  * For **still pictures**, performance may degrade if the grid is set to **20 or more frames**.


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