Shared albums and frames
How shared albums work in Google Photos and Apple Photos.
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Why it matters
Some frames and frame apps can show photos from an album. Whether yours can, and which services it works with, is in the maker's manual. We do not claim any frame works with any service.
Google Photos
Google's help pages say to select photos, create an album with a title, then tap Share. You can share with people or create a link. Google says that when you share a link to an album, anyone with the link can view the photos and add to the album. The album owner can turn off Collaborate to stop others adding photos.
Apple Photos
Apple says to turn on Shared Albums in iCloud settings, then create one from Collections in the Photos app. You choose whether to invite people or share by link. Participants can add their own photos, videos, and comments.
Before you connect a frame
Read what the frame app asks to access. Who can see a shared album
Sources: Google Photos Help, Share photos and videos; Apple Support, Shared Albums in Photos. Brand names belong to their owners. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by them.
FAQ
General information only. Features, file types, and settings differ by frame and can change with updates. Check your frame maker's manual, app, and privacy policy.
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Links, invites, and resets.
