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.
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.
Browser Recommendations & Instructions
If you are using an Android TV, you can download these browsers from the Google Play Store to run your feed.
Puffin is a popular choice for TV browsing. After a free trial, it requires an affordable subscription.
Download and Open: Install Puffin from the Google Play Store and launch it.
Prepare your Link: Adjust your Live Feed settings on a computer first, then send that customized "long link" to your phone.
Push the Link: On the Puffin start page, navigate to the left-hand menu and select Push New Link at the top.
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.
Launch: Use your TV remote's back button to return to the Puffin start page. Scroll to Sent Links and select your Live Feed.
Go Full Screen: Use the on-screen cursor to enter full-screen mode.
These browsers allow you to navigate directly to your account to launch the feed.
Download and Open: Install your chosen browser and open it to the home page.
Sign In: Use the on-screen keyboard to visit the Simple Booth login page and sign in to your account.
Navigate to Gallery: Use the cursor to go to your galleries tab and open the specific gallery you wish to display.
Open Live Feed: Scroll to the Live Feed panel and select Open Link.
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.
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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