{"id":1016,"date":"2021-07-15T07:17:44","date_gmt":"2021-07-15T07:17:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pix-star.com\/blog\/?p=1016"},"modified":"2025-09-25T15:40:42","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T15:40:42","slug":"how-to-play-videos-on-a-digital-photo-frame","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pix-star.com\/blog\/how-to-guides\/how-to-play-videos-on-a-digital-photo-frame\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Play Videos on a Digital Photo Frame and Get More!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Time needed:\u00a0<\/span>5 minutes. <\/p>

In this quick guide, you\u2019ll learn everything you need to about how to play videos on a digital photo frame<\/a> so that you can connect with your loved ones in a unique and special way. We\u2019ll show you just how simple it is with the Pix-Star frame and guide you through each of the practical steps. By the time we\u2019re done, you\u2019ll have everything you need to send compatible videos to any connected Pix-Star digital photo frame in no time at all. Let\u2019s jump in!<\/p>

  1. Send a video with the Pix-Star Snap mobile app<\/strong>

    \"\"Pix-Star\u2019s mobile app makes learning how to play videos on a digital photo frame so much more enjoyable. The smooth user interface, quick response, and effective design mean your loved ones will never miss another precious moment.Pix-Star\u2019s mobile app is called Pix-Star Snap and is supported on both iOS and Android. It can be used on both phones and tablets. On iOS, select your Pix-Star frame from the list and select \u201cSend video\u201d. Choose the videos you want to send to your frame from the list of folders, albums, and collections and hit send.On Android, select \u201cVideo\u201d from the app’s home screen. Select the videos you want to send from the list of folders and albums. Select your Pix-Star frame from the list and hit the send icon at the bottom-right of the screen.Note that it can take a while for the videos to show up on your frame depending on the file size and internet speed.<\/p> <\/li>

  2. Load and play a video from a USB\/SD card<\/strong>

    \"\"This is a great method for playing videos on your Pix-Star digital photo frame as you don\u2019t need to be connected to the internet \u2013 though you need to be right next to your frame.To play the videos and photos on the USB\/SD card immediately on the frame, select \u201cLaunch a slide-show of all the USB pictures\u201d. This will immediately start a slideshow on your frame. You need to leave the USB\/SD card connected at all times to view the photos.<\/p> <\/li>

  3. Play a video from internal storage<\/strong>

    \"pix-starYou can browse through photos sent from the mobile app in \u201cMy pictures, videos & messages\u201d from the frame\u2019s home screen. All of these videos will be under the \u201cPix-Star\u201d tab. Any USB\/SD card that\u2019s currently inserted can be accessed under the \u201cUSB\u201d or \u201cSD\u201d tab depending on which is inserted. Here you can start a slideshow from specific folders and using only the videos you want.On a side note, while you\u2019re in a slideshow, press the menu button and scroll down to \u201cSlideshow options\u201d. Scroll down to \u201cVideo-mail options\u201d, press \u201cok\u201d, and make sure that either \u201cAuto play (with sound\u201d or \u201cAuto play (without sound)\u201d is selected. If \u201cDon\u2019t play video\u201d is selected, no videos will be included in slideshows and will need to be viewed individually.<\/p> <\/li>

  4. Don\u2019t forget the restrictions<\/strong>

    \"pix-starLike all other digital photo frames, Pix-Star\u2019s digital photo frame has restrictions on video playback. In Pix-Star\u2019s case, you can\u2019t play videos with a maximum length of more than 2-minutes. This might not seem like much, but is more than almost all other digital photo frames offer \u2013 even with their paid subscriptions.There are also format requirements, though you won\u2019t need to worry about this unless you\u2019re using rare formats. Common video formats are supported by Pix-Star, and you can\u2019t go wrong with using either MP4 and MPEG-4 videos.<\/p> <\/li><\/ol><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    Final Thoughts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    That\u2019s it \u2013 you\u2019ve learned how to play videos on a digital photo frame the right way. Our steps have guided you through the straightforward process of sending and playing videos on your frame. You\u2019ve also learned how to send videos from the mobile app and by USB\/SD card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


    All that\u2019s left is for you to get some practice and test sending a couple of videos to see what works the best for your frame, home, and family. Pix-Star\u2019s video playback support enables you to keep your loved ones up to date and feeling closer than ever! Enjoy connecting and sharing with the Pix-Star digital photo frames!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Videos offer a special way to connect with your loved ones, here’s how to play them on your Pix-Star frame!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":1019,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[10],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n