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- You can turn any TV into a Frame TV-like experience for free.
- With Roku Backdrops, your TV can show art or photos when idle.
- Settings tweaks can also make your TV look more like framed art.
If you’ve ever wanted a Samsung frame TV because you love how it seems to disappear into a room by displaying art instead of a dull,blank black screen,I totally get it. I’ve been eyeing one for years, but ultimately, I like my TVs big.
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On some Roku TVs, Backdrops also appears under Settings > Backdrops.
One of the best parts of Backdrops is that it includes thousands of free images, ranging from classic paintings to modern photography, so you don’t have to curate your own art to display.
How to browse Roku’s art collections:
- Launch the Backdrops app and select the Browse button.
- Browse the curated collections. You’ll see classic artwork by famous artists, landscapes, abstract images, fine photography, and more.
- Select any collection to preview the images within it.
- You can also open individual images to preview them and see details like the artist name or artwork title.
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backdrops will let you display an entire rotating collection or a single image, which brings me to the next step.
Backdrops will automatically activate when your Roku device is idle. This is the part that makes the whole setup feel like magic. You can adjust your Backdrops settings under Backdrops app > settings > Backdrop preferences. From there,enable Backdrops,set your image duration,and choose start and stop times.
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If you want to manually force your TV into art mode, you can do that, too.
How to manually enter art mode on Roku:
- if you have a Roku voice remote, say ”Launch Backdrops” to begin displaying your artwork.
- Once your backdrop is displayed, press * on your remote to customize the image duration, auto-start time, daily stop time, and browse backdrops.
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Is Roku Backdrops free to use?
Yes. The Backdrop
Cable Management Solutions
The text mentions using wall channels to hide cables, and specifically references a Delamu premium Cable Management Raceway available on amazon.
Verification:
The Amazon product link is valid as of 2026/01/17 05:29:11 and leads to a product page for the Delamu Premium Cable Management Raceway. The product is still available for purchase. Customer reviews on amazon indicate a generally positive reception, with many users reporting ease of installation and effectiveness in concealing cables. https://www.amazon.com/Delamu-Premium-Management-Raceway-H0-55in/dp/B07GPFDL1K
Cable Management Options
Several options exist for managing cables and improving the aesthetics of a space. These include:
* Cable Sleeves: Bundling cables together.
* Cable ties: Securing individual cables.
* Cable Boxes: Hiding power strips and excess cable length.
* Wall Channels/Raceways: Concealing cables within walls (like the Delamu Raceway).
Amazon.com
Amazon.com is a major online retailer offering a wide variety of products, including cable management solutions. https://www.amazon.com/
Latest Verified Status: as of January 17, 2026, the Delamu Premium Cable Management Raceway is still available for purchase on Amazon, and remains a viable option for cable association.
