Google Photos will discontinue its auto-sync feature for third-party digital photo frames, impacting devices from companies like Aura and Cozyla. This change, effective March 17, 2025, stems from modifications to the Google Photos API aimed at enhancing user privacy.
Digital photo frames such as Aura allow users to create albums that automatically update with new images. However, following the API changes, users will need to manually upload photos to their frames instead of enjoying seamless updates. This adjustment affects how photos are shared and displayed on these devices.
Aura has notified users that the auto-sync feature will be disabled, requiring manual intervention to keep frames updated. Users can still utilize other methods to add photos, including iCloud integration and native albums on iOS and Android devices.
Cozyla has also informed its users about the termination of the Google Photos auto-sync feature. While the change limits integrated access to photo libraries, Google continues to expand its photo slideshow capabilities on devices like Google Nest displays and Google TVs.
For those reliant on auto-sync for sharing memories, these changes represent a significant shift in functionality. Users will need to adapt to the new manual processes for updating their digital photo frames.
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