.Updated  December 2022

Short CURA Demo Video :(2 min)

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Get photos on your screens in under 10 minutes.

What You Need

1. A display – Any TV, tablet, or monitor (you can also use up to 4 phones as mini displays; phones are free on every plan and don’t count toward your display limit)
2. A streaming device (if your TV doesn’t have apps built-in) – Fire TV Stick, Roku, Apple TV, Android TV device, or Chromecast with Google TV. Or, if you have a 2022+ Samsung Smart TV (Tizen 6.5+), install CURA natively – no extra hardware needed (currently in beta).
3. A free Flickr account – For content sync (create one at flickr.com)

Step 1: Install the CURA Display App

Fire TV / Fire Stick

1. Search “CURA” in the Fire TV app store
2. Install and open
3. A QR code appears on screen

Roku

1. Search “CURA” in the Roku Channel Store
2. Add channel and open
3. A QR code appears on screen

Apple TV

1. Search “CURA” in the Apple TV App Store
2. Install and open
3. A QR code appears on screen

Android TV / Google TV

1. Search “CURA” in Google Play Store
2. Install and open
3. A QR code appears on screen

Tablets (Fire, iPad, Android)

1. Go to curapp.io in browser, or download from app store
2. Add to home screen for app-like experience

Samsung Smart TV (Tizen) — Beta

1. Requires a 2022 or newer Samsung Smart TV (Tizen 6.5+)
2. Open your Samsung Smart Hub and search “CURA” in the app store
3. Install and open – a QR code appears on screen
4. See the full Samsung TV Beta Install Guide for step-by-step screenshots

Step 2: Create Your Account

1. Scan the QR code on your TV with your phone camera
2. You’ll be taken to the registration page
3. Create an account with any email address
4. Approve the registration
5. Your display connects automatically

No QR code? Go to curapp.io/device and enter the code shown on your TV.

Step 3: Connect Flickr (Free Content Instantly)

1. On your phone or computer, go to curapp.io
2. Go to Subscription → Linked Accounts
3. Tap Connect Flickr
4. Sign in to Flickr (or create a free account)
5. Authorize CURA

Step 4: Enable Flickr Explore

1. Go to Collections in CURA
2. Create a new collection or edit an existing one
3. Enable Flickr Explore as a source
4. Save

That’s it! Museum-quality photography now displays on your screen, updated daily.

Step 5: Add Your Own Photos (Optional)

Direct Upload

1. Go to Media → Upload
2. Select photos from your phone or computer
3. Assign to a collection
4. Upload

From Your Flickr Account

If you have photos on Flickr:

1. Your photostream syncs automatically when you connect Flickr
2. Create collections from your Flickr albums

Phone Album Sync

1. Go to Settings → Phone Albums
2. Select albums to sync
3. Photos appear in CURA automatically

Step 6: Assign Collection to Display

1. Go to Rooms in CURA
2. Find your display (or create a Room and add it)
3. Tap Collections
4. Select the collections you want displayed
5. Save

Images start appearing on your screen!

Display Controls

Use your TV remote:

• Left/Right arrows – Skip to next/previous image
• Up arrow – Show image info, adjust brightness, like/hide
• Enter/OK – Pause/play
• Back – Exit CURA (press twice)

Auto-Start (Samsung, Fire TV & Android TV)

Make CURA start automatically when your TV turns on:

1. In CURA app, go to the display settings
2. Enable Auto-launch on power-on
3. Your TV now shows photos automatically when powered on

Note: Auto-start is supported on Fire TV, Android TV, and Samsung Smart TVs (via SmartThings integration – beta). For Roku and Apple TV, launch CURA manually or use voice commands.

Step 7: SmartThings & Voice Control (Optional, Beta)

Connect CURA to SmartThings for voice control and home automation:

• Voice control via Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Samsung Bixby (through SmartThings) and Siri (via Apple Home)
• Automation – Arrive home → displays light up with your favourites. Leave home → all CURA displays turn off. “Movie Night” scene dims lights, powers on the TV, switches CURA to cinema mode.
• Power management – CURA can power your Samsung TVs on/off on schedule (not just “play when already on”)

Join the SmartThings Beta →

Tips for Best Results

1. Start with Flickr Explore – Instant beautiful content while you add your own photos
2. Set orientation – If your display is portrait-mounted, set orientation in display settings
3. Adjust duration – Control how long each image shows (Settings → Duration)

4. Use Rooms & Sync Mode – A “room” in CURA is a logical grouping of displays (can even span multiple locations). Use ordered playback to tell a story across displays, or random for classic shuffle. CURA auto-handles landscape + portrait mixed in the same room.
5. Mix content – Combine your photos with Flickr Explore for variety

Common Questions

Do I need a subscription? No – FREE tier includes 1 display and 200 images. Flickr Explore is free with any tier.

What’s the best streaming device? Fire TV Stick ($30) or Onn Android TV Stick ($15 at Walmart) – both support auto-start.

Can I use multiple displays? Yes! FREE = 1 display, HOME = 3, HOME+ = 5, PRO = 10. Add more for $4-5/month each. Plus up to 4 phones per account, free on every plan – phones don’t count against your display limit.

Does CURA work on my Samsung TV? If it’s a 2022 or newer model (Tizen 6.5+), CURA runs natively – install directly from Samsung’s app store, no streaming stick needed. Currently in beta – join the beta.

How do I get help? Email support@curatortec.com – we typically respond within 24 hours.

Next Steps

• Compatible Displays Guide – Hardware recommendations
• Flickr Integration – Get more from Flickr
• DIY Automated Display – Full automation with smart plugs

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Questions? Contact support@curatortec.com