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- Set a screensaver on Philips Android & Google TV from the Settings menu or using the Google Home app.
- Philips Roku TV users can choose the desired screensaver image from Settings.
- You can set images as a screensaver on Philips Saphi TV using a USB drive.
If you are bored of the black background on your Philips TV during standby mode and want to make it interesting, follow this article’s guidance. After going through, you can set up a colorful screensaver or use your personal photos as a background on different Philips TV models yourself.
How to Set Screensaver on Philips TV Via Settings
The option to set screensaver is available in the Settings of Philips TV. However, the steps to setup differ from model to model. Follow the below instructions according to your TV OS.
Set ScreenSaver on Philips Android TV
1. Start the process from the Home screen after turning on your Philips TV. Then, navigate to the Settings menu and open Device Preferences.
2. Scroll down to select the Screen Saver option and choose your desired backdrop or solid colors.
3. Then, set the inactivity time to view the screensaver on your Philips Android TV at the selected time.
Set Screensaver on Philips Google TV
1. Go to Settings menu from the Home screen of your TV.
2. Then, navigate to the System option and select the Ambient Mode from the options.
3. You can choose from the following three options to choose a screensaver for your Philips Google TV.
- Google Photos – Using this option, you can select photos saved in your Google Photos.
- Art Gallery – Choose the photos or theme images that are built in as default on your TV.
- Experimental – You can try out new sources and content.
4. By saving the settings, you can view the background after the set time when your TV is inactive. You can also go to More Settings under Ambient mode and choose Weather and Time to show up as your TV’s background.
Set Screensaver on Philips Roku TV
1. Head to the Settings menu from the Home screen of Philips Roku TV. Select the Themes section and then choose the screensaver option.
2. If you wish to choose the screensaver that is already installed, go to the My Screensavers section. Or, find and download the screensaver from the Get Screensaver option.
3. Select the background image and select Set As Screensaver if the image is installed. If you are buying a new screen saver, then you can preview it by selecting View Screenshots.
Note: You can either buy the screensaver by paying the amount or select and download the free one. To purchase, you need to enter your Roku account PIN if you have entered one.
4. That’s it now you have set a background image on your Philips Roku TV.
Is It Possible to Set a Screensaver on Philips Saphi TV?
Yes! You can set your desired image on this model of Philips TV. Take a USB drive for this process and go with the following steps.
1. Save the image you want to set as the screensaver on a USB drive and keep it ready.
2. Then, check whether the TV is in Home mode because your TV displays the screensaver only then. After verifying it, connect your USB to the Philips Saphi TV and hit the Browse USB option.
3. From the USB, select the picture you want to display and hit the Options button on your remote. Then click the Set As Wallpaper option and click OK to confirm.
4. Now, remove the USB and press the Scenea button on the remote to execute the process.
How to Set Background on Philips TV Via Google Home App
An additional method to set up a background on Philips Android and Google TV is by using this Google Home app. You can make use of it if your TV remote is not working.
1. As a first step, connect your Philips TV to WiFi and ensure you connect your mobile to the same network. Then, install the Google Home app on your mobile.
2. Launch the app and sign into your Google account. Then, get the app paired with your Philips TV.
3. Now, tap the Settings menu on the top right and hit the Ambient mode.
4. Select your screensaver from the list of options and save it to display it on your Philips Android/Google TV.
It is certain that the above points would be a great help to your Philips TV background setup process. Apply it and match your Philips TV screen with the ambiance of your living room.