Anyone with a free Roku account can use the platform’s Photo Streams feature on their smart TV. Before you can, though, you have to create a photo stream first. Follow these steps to do it via a computer:
- Open a new web browser tab and go to photostreams.roku.com.
- Log into your Roku account if you haven’t yet.
- If this is your first time, click on “Get started.” You may need to verify your email to start using the service.
- Click on “Create a new Photo Stream.”
- Choose whether you’d like to upload photos from your computer or if you prefer to connect your Google Photos account.
- Follow the onscreen instructions.
- Upload photos by dragging and dropping them into the upload box or by clicking on the “Upload photos” button.
Alternatively, you can also use the Roku mobile app to put your first Roku photo stream together using images saved on your phone:
- Launch the Roku app and log in if necessary.
- Tap the user icon in the top-right corner of the screen.
- Hit Photo Streams.
- Tap New Stream.
- Tap Add Photos.
Note that photos must be in JPEG, PNG, WebP, or HEIC format to be added. Once the new photo stream has photos in it, you can do things like rename the collection or share it with your friends and family who have Roku devices as well. Anyone you share the link with can enjoy your photo stream on their TV or even contribute their own photos.
