====== Slideshow Mode ====== Slideshow mode fills a screen with photos from the event as they come in, newest first. It's built for a TV. This funcion connects to the cloud and requires internet. ===== Starting a slideshow ===== - Open up a broswer on the TV or device. - Type in the Gallery Code, ABCEFG - Press ''F11'' to put the browser in full screen. - Press SPACE to pause New photos appear automatically — leave it running all night. The slideshow default is single shots, if you would like to display strips, you need to change the url manually Example: https://app.imgbooth.photos/slideshow/?booth=ABCEFG&strips=1 ===== What to run it on ===== ^ Device ^ Works well? ^ Notes ^ | Laptop with HDMI | Yes | Simplest option. Disable sleep and screensaver first. | | Smart TV browser | Sometimes | Varies by TV. Test at home before an event. | | Streaming stick | Yes | Cast the browser tab from a laptop. | | Tablet | Yes | Good for a small display on the booth itself. | Turn off sleep, screensaver, and automatic updates on whatever device drives the screen. A slideshow that goes black because the computer when to sleep is the most common slideshow issue. ===== Before doors open ===== * Run the slideshow for a few minutes on the actual screen you'll use * Check the photos aren't cropped awkwardly on that screen's aspect ratio * Confirm the device has proper internet connection. We suggest using your own hotspot