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Google home and ambient screensaver

Andrewng — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:08:33 GMT

Hi, i’m not sure if anyone has experience with using google photos as ambient screensaver on google TV? As i have difficulty setting it up. Have tried to follow steps like signing into the same google account on both google TV and google home.

On google home, i’m not able to find my TV

Re: Google home and ambient screensaver

thismarkjohnson — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:15:22 GMT

Make sure your Google TV and phone are on the same Wi-Fi network and that you’re signed into the same Google account. In Google Home, try adding the device manually or check if it appears under “Linked devices.” If it still doesn’t show, restarting both the TV and the Home app often helps refresh the connection.

Re: Google home and ambient screensaver

Andrewng — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:39:38 GMT

Hi, i am connected to the same wifi network and also signed in to same Google account. Had tried to shutdown TV, router and Google Home app, also some troubleshooting methods found online. But afraid still to no avail.

On Google Home, after i select ‘Living Room TV’, when i click on ‘request invitation to manage’ and after clicking ‘send request’, it says ‘Precondition check failed’. Do you know what’s it about?

Re: Google home and ambient screensaver

Derickf — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 06:13:55 GMT

Hi @Andrewng,

Thanks for reaching out to the community. I’m sorry to hear that you’re having difficulty setting up your Google Photos as an ambient screensaver on your Google TV. I understand how important it is for you to have your device working as expected. I appreciate you clarifying that you've already confirmed you are signed into the same Google Account on both your Google TV and the Google Home app and the troubleshooting you have taken so far. I'm happy to assist.

@thismarkjohnson, thanks for jumping in.

To gather the necessary information, please answer the following questions:

Is your device a Google TV Streamer (4K) or a Chromecast with Google TV? The following article might be helpful: Chromecast and Google TV Streamer specifications.
Besides shutting down the device and router, what other troubleshooting steps have you tried?
Are you using a standard Gmail.com account, or is it a Google Workspace/Business account? (Personal features like ambient mode often have restrictions on Workspace accounts).
Are you the original "Admin" of the home in the app, or were you invited as a "member"?
If you create a "New Home" in the Google Home app as a test and try to add the TV there, does the same error appear?

I'll be waiting for your reply.

Best regards,

Derick.