By default, Firestick has a set of screen savers that appear automatically once your device is not active for a certain period. You can customize and change the Amazon Collection screen saver on Firestick to your desired photo collections. Moreover, it also allows you to customize the slide, speed, start time, transmission, and more of the screen saver photos on Firestick.
How to Change the Default Screen Saver on Firestick
1. Power on your Firestick device and hit the Home button on the remote to launch the home screen.
2. Click the Settings icon and open it. Next, choose Display & Sounds from the list of settings.
3. Under Display & Sounds, choose Screen Saver and get into it.
4. Click on the Current Screen Saver and select your favorite pictures from the photos you have synced with Amazon Photos.
FYI: The Screen Saver will be enabled with Amazon Collection by default.
5. Tap Select to apply the picture as the screen saver on your Fire TV/Stick.
Customization Features in Firestick Screen Saver
Firestick provides a set of customization features for setting a desired screen saver. The features are listed below.
- Slide Style – Loads the screen saver with animations.
- Slide Speed – Determines the duration of the screen saver.
- Start Time – Set the time for the screen saver to pop up on the screen.
- Date and Clock – Loads the screen saver with date and time.
- Smart Captions – Provides auto-generated captions.
- Shuffle – Toggle multiple photos.
How to Upload Photos to Screen Saver on Firestick
1. Initially, pick your smartphone and head to the built-in application store.
2. Search for the Amazon Photos app and install it on your device.
3. Launch the application and log in to your Amazon account that you use on your Firestick or Fire TV.
FYI: Ensure to use the same Amazon account on the Amazon Photos app and Firestick.
4. Allow the necessary permissions and hit the Amazon logo icon located on the top left corner of the home screen.
5. Now, select Personalize Your Echo Show or Fire TV and select your Firestick from the list.
6. Tap Add more collection and choose the photos you need to set as the screen saver on Fire TV/Stick.
7. Save the photos to a separate folder and select the Save button.
Now, go to Settings on your Fire TV/Stick and change the screen saver to your desired photos.
FAQ
1. Can I customize the screen saver on Firestick using Google Photos?
No, you cannot customize the screen saver on Firestick using Google Photos.
2. How to fix the Firestick screensaver that goes black?
You can fix this problem by changing the screensaver on your device or by restarting your Firestick.
3. Why is the screensaver not working on my Firestick?
The screensaver may not work on your device due to technical errors or temporary errors. You can fix this problem by power cycling your Firestick.
