Google Photos Comes to Samsung TVs — March 2026 Launch
• Google Photos will be integrated into Samsung Tizen TVs in March 2026, with a Memories feature exclusive to Samsung for six months. • Search, generative AI image tools and "Create with AI" templates will roll out later in 2026. • Setup will require signing in with a Google account on the TV to surface your Photos library. • Samsung says the integration will deliver personalized slideshows and AI editing on the big screen.
What Samsung announced
Samsung confirmed plans to bring Google Photos to its AI TV lineup starting in March 2026. The company says the integration will make images from phones appear "in a larger, cinematic format" and aims to make Google Photos a core part of the TV experience.
Memories comes first
The first feature arriving next March is Google Photos' Memories — curated collections of photos and videos presented as slideshows. Samsung says Memories will be exclusive to its Tizen OS-powered TVs for six months, giving Samsung users early access to the capability.
AI features and search arrive later in 2026
Following the March launch, Samsung expects additional Google Photos capabilities to arrive in the second half of 2026. That update will bring search and generative AI features to the TV.
Create with AI and Nano Banana
"Create with AI" will offer themed templates powered by Google's Nano Banana model and include AI image generation and editing tools. Samsung specifically referenced Google’s Remix and Photo to Video functionality, which can turn stills into short clips.
Personalized Results and slideshows
Another promised feature, "Personalized Results," will let users view slideshows filtered by topics — for example, "ocean," "hiking," or "Paris" — automatically organizing moments from a Google Photos library for large-screen viewing.
How it will work on your TV
Samsung says the integration will be simple to set up: sign in to your Google account on the TV and your Google Photos content will be available for display. The company didn’t explicitly call the integration a standalone app, and there’s no current native Google Photos app even on Google’s own Google TV platform.
What this means for other TV makers
Because Memories will be exclusive to Samsung for six months, other TV makers may adopt Google Photos features once that window ends. Expect TV vendors and platform owners to follow as Google expands support beyond Samsung’s Tizen ecosystem.
Bottom line
Samsung’s deal brings long-requested Google Photos functionality to living rooms in 2026, pairing the company’s TV hardware with Google’s AI editing and organization tools. For users who want to see phone-shot moments on the big screen, setup should be straightforward via a Google sign-in.
