The planned collaboration between Samsung and Google will allow users to seamlessly access their personal photo libraries—from travel adventures and hobbies to everyday family moments—directly on Samsung TVs. By combining Google Photos’ intelligent curation with Samsung’s advanced AI-powered TV ecosystem, the experience is designed to bring families together through shared memories.
Samsung and Google Deepen Smart TV Collaboration
“Samsung TVs have always brought people together, and bringing Google Photos to the big screen makes that experience even more personal,” said Kevin Lee, Executive Vice President of the Customer Experience Team at Samsung’s Visual Display (VD) Business. “Through this partnership, we help users rediscover and relive cherished moments by bringing to light the stories behind their photos—right from the comfort of their living room.”
The integration underscores Samsung’s broader strategy of expanding its Vision AI Companion (VAC) ecosystem, which focuses on personalized, context-aware content that adapts to users’ daily routines.
A More Meaningful Way to Enjoy Personal Photos
Google Photos is already widely used for organizing, searching, and rediscovering memories across smartphones and the cloud. With the upcoming Samsung TV integration, those same memories will be displayed in a larger, more immersive format, turning personal photos into a cinematic gallery experience.
Users will be able to explore curated memories organized by people, places, and significant moments, making it easier to revisit milestones and meaningful experiences. The service is expected to integrate deeply with Samsung TV features such as Daily+ and Daily Board, allowing memories to surface naturally throughout the day.
Setup is designed to be simple: users sign in with their Google Account, and their backed-up photos and videos can appear instantly on the TV screen, subject to model compatibility and software updates.
Three Planned Ways to Relive and Rediscover Memories
Samsung and Google outlined three major experiences planned for rollout starting in 2026:
1. Memories (Early 2026)
Launching first and exclusively on Samsung TVs for six months, Memories will showcase curated photo stories based on people, locations, and meaningful life moments—bringing a familiar Google Photos feature to television screens for the first time.
2. Create with AI (Later in 2026)
This feature will introduce AI-powered creative tools, including themed templates built on Nano Banana, a Google DeepMind image generation and editing model. Users will be able to apply playful transformations, remix artistic styles, or even turn still images into short videos using Photo-to-Video capabilities.
3. Personalized Results (Later in 2026)
With Personalized Results, users can view dynamic slideshows generated around specific themes or topics—such as oceans, hiking trips, or cities like Paris—making memory discovery more intuitive and engaging.
Turning the Living Room Into a Cinematic Memory Gallery
By bringing Google Photos to Samsung TVs, both companies aim to redefine how personal content is experienced at home. Instead of photos remaining confined to phones or tablets, users will be able to browse, create, and reminisce together on the biggest screen in the house.
“Google Photos is a home for people’s photos and videos, helping them organize and bring their memories to life,” said Shimrit Ben-Yair, Vice President of Google Photos and Google One. “We’re excited to bring Google Photos to Samsung TVs—helping people enjoy their favorite photos on a larger screen and reconnect with their memories in new ways.”
Availability and Important Notes
- Features and availability will vary by TV model and region
- Supported on Samsung TV models launching in 2026 with a Google Account and backed-up photos or videos
- Existing models will receive the experience based on OS update schedules
- Google Photos Memories must be enabled in user settings
- Memories are expected to arrive starting March 2026, with Create and Personalized Results rolling out in the second half of 2026
- Select AI creative templates will be exclusive to Samsung TVs