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Hey Explorers! Lets Elevate Your Google TV Experience!

Google TV has just rolled out a mesmerizing new feature that lets you transform your idle screen into a personalized masterpiece—custom AI art screensavers! Imagine coming home, switching on the TV, and seeing a unique piece of art that reflects your style, mood, or even random creative bursts from Google's AI. This feature combines cutting-edge technology with a touch of personal flair, making your smart TV a canvas for AI-generated artwork or cherished moments from your Google Photos. 

Here’s everything you need to know about this magical upgrade and how to make it your own.

How the AI Screensavers Work: Your TV, Your Canvas

Google TV’s new AI-powered screensavers add an artistic dimension to your idle screen, taking personalization to the next level. Instead of the usual stock images or generic wallpapers, you can now have stunning AI-generated art that is uniquely crafted based on your preferences. 

The technology behind this feature leverages Google’s generative AI capabilities, allowing users to create custom visuals through prompts, templates, or even an "Inspire Me" option for those who want a surprise. You’re not just stuck with random art either—if you prefer a more sentimental touch, you can select albums from your Google Photos to display your favorite memories when your TV goes idle.

Three Ways to Create Your Custom AI Screensaver

Google has designed this feature to be easy and fun, offering three distinct methods for creating your perfect screensaver:

1. Describe Your Idea: Just like how you’d talk to a friend, you can type in a prompt describing the kind of art you’d like to see. The AI then brings your idea to life, producing several variations for you to choose from. Whether you want a dreamy abstract painting, a serene landscape, or something more adventurous, the AI can whip up something tailored to your imagination.

2. Inspire Me: Feeling spontaneous? The "Inspire Me" option lets the AI surprise you with random artistic creations. It’s like spinning the wheel of creativity—you never know what kind of art will show up, but it’s guaranteed to be one-of-a-kind.

3. Suggested Templates: Not sure where to start? You can use pre-made templates provided by Google TV to kick off your artistic journey. From vibrant colors to calming sceneries, these templates offer a variety of moods and themes, all generated by AI.

Once you’ve created your masterpiece, you can scroll through different variations, tweak your prompts, and save your favorite pieces in the image library. When you’re satisfied, simply set it as your screensaver, and voilà—your TV turns into a custom gallery.

Using Your Own Photos as Screensavers

For those who prefer something more personal, Google TV offers the option to display albums from Google Photos. This feature allows you to relive your favorite memories—vacation photos, family moments, or celebrations—on your big screen. While you can’t choose individual images, you can pick one or more albums to rotate as your screensaver. And as long as you’re logged into your Google account, the process is seamless.

Step-by-Step Guide: Setting Up Custom AI Screensavers on Google TV

Want to dive into this new feature? Here’s a quick guide to get started:

1. Go to the Google TV home screen and select Settings.

2. Navigate to System and select Ambient Mode.

3. From the list of screensavers, choose Custom AI Art.

4. Select Create New and pick from one of the three methods: Describe Your Idea, Inspire Me, or Suggested Templates.

5. After generating your art, use the up and down buttons to scroll through different variations.

6. Save your favorite images to your image library.

7. Once satisfied, choose Set All as Screensaver to apply your custom art.

More Than Just Art: A New Smart Home Hub

Along with the introduction of custom screensavers, Google TV is also enhancing its smart home capabilities. The new home panel allows you to control compatible smart devices—like lights, thermostats, and security cameras—right from your TV. You can even receive doorbell notifications, letting you see who’s at the door without interrupting your viewing experience.

Plus, if you lose your remote, no worries. You can use Google Assistant to manage both your screensavers and smart devices with just your voice.

What’s Next for Google TV?

Google is rolling out even more features to make your TV experience better, including new ways to discover what to watch. With enhanced summaries and recommendations using Gemini technology, you’ll get detailed overviews, reviews, and personalized suggestions. Sports fans will love the new sports page in the For You tab, which brings together live games, commentary, and highlights from your favorite leagues.

The update also boosts Google TV’s live channel offerings, with 150 free channels now available through the Google TV Freeplay feature, offering easy access to a variety of genres from news to drama.

Transform Your TV Today

These updates are rolling out to Google TV devices starting this week, including the brand-new Google TV Streamer. Whether you’re in it for the AI art, smart home controls, or improved viewing recommendations, Google TV is pushing the envelope on what a smart TV can do.


So, why settle for static images when you can turn your idle screen into a dynamic display of creativity and memories? It’s time to make your TV not just a screen, but a personal gallery—powered by Google’s AI.

Get started today and watch your home transform with art and innovation at your fingertips.

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