Raspberry Pi Photo Frame Tutorial: Update from Your Phone + Auto-Boot Setup

In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to set up a digital photo frame using a Raspberry Pi. This project goes beyond a simple loop—we are integrating Google Drive for easy photo updates from your phone and adding live weather data based on your specific location. One of the best parts of this build is the transition from complex setups like Magic Mirror to a streamlined Python script that offers a simpler authentication protocol. You’ll see exactly how to configure the Google Cloud Console, pull coordinates from Google Maps, and automate the script to start immediately upon booting your Pi. Whether you are a woman in STEM, a tech mentor, or a DIY enthusiast, this project is a practical way to repurpose a Raspberry Pi into a functional piece of home decor. Hardware Used in this Video: Raspberry Pi 4 Kit – https://amzn.to/4daCdd2 Raspberry Pi 7-inch Touchscreen Display – https://amzn.to/4daCdd2 Book: "A Woman's Guide to Winning in Tech" – https://a.co/d/3KJYYmZ The links provided are affiliate links in which I may make a small commission but doesn't affect the price that you pay. This helps to keep my channel going to produce content for you. Prerequisites: Gmail / Google Account: https://mail.google.com/ Raspberry Pi OS Initial Setup: https://youtu.be/rvCaN1PSKY0 GitHub Repository for this Project: https://github.com/carolinedunn/RPi-photoframe Google Drive App (iOS) - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/google-drive/id507874739 Google Drive App (Google Play Store) - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.docs&pcampaignid=web_share Timestamps: 0:00 – Photoframe Slideshow Demo 0:11 – Hardware Overview: Pi 4 and 7" Touchscreen 1:04 – Prerequisites 1:29 – Cloning the GitHub Repository and Installing Dependencies 2:49 – Configuring the Slideshow Script in Geany 3:18 – Why Google Drive is easier than Google Photos for DIY 4:05 – Uploading Photos from your Phone to the Slideshow Folder 5:27 – Getting Weather Coordinates from Google Maps 6:33 – Google Cloud Console: Generating your API Key 8:48 – Setting Folder IDs and Customizing Slide Duration 10:05 – Initial Test Run 10:45 – Configuring Auto-Login and Start-on-Boot If you found this tutorial helpful, please like and subscribe for more Raspberry Pi and tech content! 📘 A Woman’s Guide to Winning in Tech A Woman’s Guide to Winning in Tech blends sharp humor with practical career strategies to help women navigate tech on their own terms—without changing who they are. Available on: Amazon, Bookshop.org, Barnes & Noble, and IngramSpark Learn more: https://winningintech.com/ Follow the book: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/winningintech Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/winning.tech