Providing you with a live slideshow, it's the only way to have hundreds of photo fit into one frame. Clever, huh? Are digital photo frames worth it? Even without motion sensors – or with the sensors disabled – most models include some form of sleep timer, which will see the frame switch itself off after a set amount of time. Some also have in-built ambient light sensors, which are used to control the automatic brightness and, in the case of the Aura Mason, switch off the display when it gets dark. You should also take account of how technical you are and where your photos are stored. Non-connected frames tend to be the easiest to use because you don’t have to set up accounts or networks to transfer the images. Instead, you can insert camera cards or USB thumb drives directly into the frame and load up to 32GB of footage.

Albums can also be imported directly from Google which can save time if your pictures are already well organised but if not, photos can be easily selected from the gallery on your smartphone. Image quality is top notch with bright detail and vivid colors. The Dragon Touch has some cool goodies, including video with sound, an alarm, calendar, and local weather. While there is no motion sensor to power down the frame when there’s no one in the room to view it, you can set a schedule. Overall, we would definitely recommend the Nixplay frame, and a few of our family members will be finding these under their trees this Christmas. listselected = (parseInt(d) + 1) > listdots.length ? document.querySelector("[dots-index='1']") : document.querySelector("[dots-index='" + (parseInt(d) + 1) + "']") ; Our favourite feature was the frame’s motion sensor that allows the screen to go into standby and recommence photo display when it detects motion. We also had it set to sleep at certain times of the day, such as when we weren't home or were watching a movie.Certain frames, including the Aura Mason and Facebook Portal, will automatically adapt brightness to suit the ambient lighting and counter potential reflections. If like us you never quite fulfil the intention of printing and displaying photos in your home, the Nixplay photo frame could be the solution. klaviyo-signup-form form div[data-testid="form-row"] { display: flex !important;justify-content: space-between !important; } The Nixplay Smart Photo Frame 10.1 Inch Touch is the latest addition to company's range of digital frames. It offers a compact midsize design which will fit in to most rooms and the display is bright enough to add character to your images and really make the landscapes 'pop'. It won't waste electricity, thanks to the voice and motion activated sensors, and it couldn't be more easy to use with the touch screen navigation. Because of this, it would suit those who are new or experienced with this kind of product. In contrast, displays such as the Google Nest Hub Max and Facebook Portal largely limit manual adjustments to the brightness, while the Aura Mason takes an almost entirely automated approach, with optimal color and brightness settings decided by the frame.

With the frame being quite expensive, we probably won't be replacing every frame in the house with one of these. However, one of the key features which we believe set this frame apart, and may also make it an ideal gift, is the ability to share photos with friends and family via their frame. Displaying your photos on a digital frame means you’d like people to see them, so you’ll want to make sure the model you choose does justice to your snaps.The frame is designed to be used landscape and will automatically pair up portrait images side-by-side, though you can always pair these up yourself using the app if you'd rather. These models are adding social features, enabling you to send photos through to friends or relatives while you’re travelling or just making the most of life. Is there anything else you should look out for? Someone who has moved far away from family and friends: A photo frame can display photos from newly distant loved ones and make it easy for them to add new images remotely.

Voice assistants aren’t just good for firing up slideshows. The Google Nest Hub Max and Facebook Portal both play nice with smart home equipment, courtesy of Google Assistant and Alexa integration respectively. listselected = (parseInt(d) - 1) > 0 ? document.querySelector("[dots-index='" + (parseInt(d) - 1) + "']") : document.querySelector("[dots-index='" + listdots.length + "']");footer .newsletter form .submit input[type="submit"] { height: 35px; width: 100%; color: #ffffff; } High resolution: Now that even most smartphone cameras can shoot at least 10-megapixel images, it doesn’t make sense to consider anything below a 1080p display (a measly 2 megapixels). We considered frames with up to 2K, or 2048p, resolution, but ultimately we don’t think most people need that many pixels in a photo frame. (And most wouldn’t like the price tag that comes with it.) Still, we cover a few good 2K options in Other good digital photo frames. Nixplay's 10.1 inch Smart Digital Picture Frame, with its 1280 x 800 pixel display, and wide 16:10 aspect ratio, makes your photos and videos pop with dazzling color and detail. Watch photos and videos a part of a playlist and set up slideshows with multiple timed transitions for endless entertainment in either portrait or landscape orientation. It has free unlimited photo storage, meaning you can invite your family and friends to share their photos without ever worrying about running out of space. This also means if you gift one to a family member who lives far away and connect them to your Aura network, you'll instantly be able to share all your favourite photos with them. A feature that we love.