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Documentation Index

Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.lightloop.app/llms.txt

Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

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Step 1 — Sign in with Google

Go to lightloop.app and click Sign in with Google. LightLoop requests only drive.file scope — it can only see files it creates, never your personal Google Drive files.

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Step 2 — Choose your Google Drive folder

After signing in, LightLoop asks where to store your media files. You can:
  • Create a new folder — recommended; LightLoop creates a LightLoop Media folder in your Drive
  • Choose an existing folder — pick any folder you already use for media assets
Nonprofits using Google Workspace for Nonprofits have 100 TB of free storage. Personal Google accounts include 15 GB.

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Step 3 — Upload your first media

From the Media tab, click Upload (or drag files directly onto the page). LightLoop supports:
  • Videos — MP4, MOV, and most common formats
  • Images — JPEG, PNG, GIF, WebP
  • Audio — MP3, M4A, AAC (for background soundtracks)
Files upload directly to your Google Drive. A thumbnail is generated automatically.

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Step 4 — Create a playlist

  1. Click the Playlists tab
  2. Click New Playlist
  3. Give it a name (e.g., “Pre-Service Loop”)
  4. Click Add Items and select the media you just uploaded
  5. Drag items to reorder them

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Step 5 — Create a feed and add your playlist

A feed is what your Apple TV subscribes to. One feed can contain multiple playlists.
  1. Click the Feeds tab
  2. Click New Feed
  3. Give it a name (e.g., “Main Lobby”)
  4. Note the Feed ID — a 6-character code like AB12CD
  5. Click Add Playlist and select your playlist
Your Feed ID is what you’ll type into the Apple TV app. Write it down or keep this tab open.

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Step 6 — Connect your Apple TV

Open the LightLoop app on your Apple TV. You’ll see the setup screen:
  1. Enter your server URL (shown on the Feeds page in the dashboard)
  2. Enter your 6-character Feed ID
  3. Press Connect
The Apple TV starts downloading your media immediately. Once the download completes, playback begins automatically.

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You’re live

Your content is now playing on screen. Any changes you make in the dashboard — adding items, reordering, hiding — sync to the Apple TV in real time.

Learn about content types

Livestreams, web snapshots, calendars, and more

Set up scheduling

Show the right playlist at the right time automatically

Invite your team

Give others access to upload or edit content

Connect Apple TV in detail

Full setup guide including orientation and screensaver settings