How to Enable Photo Stream on iPhone, iPad

This step-by-step guide explains how to enable photo stream on iPhone, iPad. It covers the required setup, the main actions, and the checks that help prevent common problems.

My Photo Stream is a service available on iCloud. It automatically syncs 1000 images you take on all devices without the need for wires or synchronization. This means, images you take on iPhone will automatically be viewable on your iPad, Mac and Apple TV. Along with iCloud Photo Library, My Photo Stream is a way to store photos. However, unlike iCloud Photo Library, My Photo Stream does not occupy any iCloud storage. You can use it to save iPhone storage space for copies and app data.

The Difference Between iCloud Photo Library and My Photo Stream

My Photo Stream uploads the photos you take to iCloud so you can watch them on your iPad, Mac or Apple TV. Especially when you travel, you can use this feature to store photos and review them when returning home. Photo Stream will only display up to 1000 of your most recent images or photos in the last 30 days. However, it has the disadvantage of only saving images (without video), free of charge, so it cannot download heavy images.

My Photo Stream is only for those who do not want to use iCloud and iCloud Photo Library memory but still want to view photos on other devices.

Note: Only when all devices do not use iCloud Photo Library, can you see the Photo Stream folder.

How to Enable Photo Stream Feature

Open the Settings App on your iPhone or iPad.
Choose Photos .
Turn on the work next to My Photo Stream .

You can turn this feature off with the same steps.

How to Access My Photo Stream on iPhone and iPad

Open Photos App on iPhone or iPad.
Select Album In the bottom right corner.
Select My Photo Stream .

How to Delete Photos in My Photo Stream on iPhone and iPad

If you don't want to keep a photo, you can delete it from My Photo Stream. This also removes it from other devices that only enable My Photo Stream.

Open Photos App on iPhone or iPad.
Select Album In the bottom right corner.
Select My Photo Stream .
Select the image you want to delete.
Select the trash can icon at the bottom right.
Select Delete [x] Photos To confirm.

My Photo Stream supports JPEG, TIFF, PNG image formats and most RAW images are supported by My Photo Stream. With this small setting, you can view your photos on Apple devices without losing sync or using connecting cables.