How It Works

From Dusty Drawer to Smart Display in Minutes

Setting up AppCarousel on your old Android device is quick and simple. No technical knowledge needed — just an old phone or tablet, Google Play, and a few taps.

Find Your Old Android Device

Dig out that old phone or tablet you no longer use. AppCarousel works with any Android device running Android 8.0 or above — Samsung, Huawei, Sony, Google Pixel, OnePlus, and more. Even a cracked-screen device can be repurposed as a smart display.

Even a cracked-screen device works perfectly as a wall-mounted smart display.

Download AppCarousel from Google Play

Search for AppCarousel on the Google Play Store and install it on your old Android device. The smart display app is quick to download and takes up minimal storage space.

Make sure your device is connected to Wi-Fi before downloading.

Choose Your Content

Select what you want your Android smart display to show — weather, calendar, photos, web pages, news, or a mix of everything. Build your own carousel sequence with full control over timing and order.

Start with weather and news for a great kitchen dashboard or hallway display.

Refine Your Display Settings

Adjust advanced settings to your preference — content durations, transitions, and day/night brightness settings to suit your environment. Perfect for always-on digital signage or home displays.

Plug your device in to keep it charged while it runs as a permanent always-on display.

Mount or Place Your Device

Position your old Android device wherever makes sense — on a desk stand, wall mount, or shelf. Portrait or landscape, AppCarousel adapts to your orientation automatically for the perfect smart display.

A simple phone stand from a pound shop works brilliantly.

What Will You Display?

AppCarousel works as a smart display in homes, offices, shops, hospitality venues, and more.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before getting started.

Still have questions? Visit our Support page

Ready to Get Started?

Download AppCarousel on Google Play and transform your old Android device into a smart display today.

Get it on Google Play

Android 8.0+ · No subscription required