{"id":1389,"date":"2021-08-06T03:27:25","date_gmt":"2021-08-06T03:27:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pix-star.com\/blog\/?p=1389"},"modified":"2022-02-17T07:28:49","modified_gmt":"2022-02-17T07:28:49","slug":"how-to-set-up-a-digital-photo-frame","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pix-star.com\/blog\/how-to-guides\/how-to-set-up-a-digital-photo-frame\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Set Up a Digital Photo Frame in Just 5 Minutes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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

Here we\u2019re going to learn how to set up a digital photo frame<\/a> in under 5 minutes. You\u2019ll learn the most important steps in getting your Pix-Star frame ready to go. We\u2019ll even show you how to send your first pictures and start your first slideshow. Let\u2019s get started!<\/p>

  1. Connect to Wi-Fi<\/strong>

    \"Pix-StarThis is arguably the most important step in how to set up a digital photo frame. Pix-Star\u2019s digital photo frame features extensive Wi-Fi connectivity and functionality. Many features and functions rely directly on Wi-Fi, which is why we need to get it ready as soon as possible.Power your Pix-Star digital photo frame on and give it a short while to ready up. If this is the first time you\u2019re starting the frame up, the setup wizard will guide you through the whole setup process. For connecting to Wi-Fi, make sure you choose a network that you have full access and control over. Since digital photo frames don\u2019t have inbuilt internet browsers, you can\u2019t connect to Wi-Fi networks that require web authentication (coffee shop Wi-Fi for example).If you\u2019ve already used the frame before, or simply need to switch to a new Wi-Fi network, go to \u201cSettings\u201d from the frame\u2019s home screen. Scroll down to \u201cWi-Fi\u201d in the left-side panel and press \u201cOK\u201d. Select your Wi-Fi from the list of available connections and press \u201cOK\u201d. Input the password for the network and click \u201cJoin\u201d.Give the frame a moment to connect and show as online. You should see a Wi-Fi symbol in the top left corner of the screen with the signal strength. Also, make sure that the globe icon is blue as it means the frame is online and ready to use.<\/p> <\/li>

  2. Register on the web interface<\/strong>

    \"Pix-StarOnce you\u2019ve connected to Wi-Fi, the next step in learning how to set up a digital photo frame is to get registered. Head over to pix-star.com and make sure your frame is online and powered on. Click on \u201cRegister a new frame\u201d at the top of the window \u2013 this will require you to input your Pix-Star frame\u2019s serial number. This number can be found in the \u201cAbout\u201d section of the frame\u2019s \u201cSettings\u201d page. Input the number and follow the remaining on-screen instructions.Once you\u2019ve registered your frame, note the frame\u2019s email address and assigned password while registering as you\u2019ll need it when logging into your dashboard. Click on \u201cLogin\u201d at the top of the page and input your frame\u2019s details. This takes you to your frame\u2019s dashboard where you can control cloud storage, import photos, and remotely control any connected Pix-Star digital photo frame.Now that your frame is registered, you\u2019re ready to import pictures from social media<\/a>, photo-sharing sites, and cloud storage platforms. You can also import pictures directly from your computer to your frame. This dashboard offers a great way to start slideshows and change settings remotely from anywhere in the world.<\/p> <\/li>

  3. Add your frame to the mobile app<\/strong>

    \"Pix-StarDownload the Pix-Star Snap mobile app from either the Play Store or the App Store. This app can be used on phones and tablets and is compatible with both iOS and Android. The Pix-Star Snap mobile app lets you send photos, videos, and audio messages to any connected Pix-Star frame from anywhere in the world.To add your Pix-Star frame to the mobile app, open the app and click on any of the sending options. Select or capture the photos\/videos you want to send to your frame and hit the send icon\/red checkmark. This will then take you to the \u201cPix-Star Frame\u201d screen. Click on \u201cAdd a Pix-Star frame\u201d at the bottom of the screen. Input your frame\u2019s unique email address and the nickname you want to assign to it. Press \u201cAdd Frame\u201d.You can add multiple Pix-Star frames to the Pix-Star Snap mobile app. Once a frame has been added, it doesn\u2019t need to be added again. You simply have to select it from the list of connected frames. Note that you can send photos and other media to multiple Pix-Star frames at the same time (up to 250 pictures at once). Now you can start using the Pix-Star Snap mobile app to send photos to connected frames from anywhere in the world!<\/p> <\/li>

  4. Fine-tune your frame’s settings<\/strong>

    \"Pix-StarOn your Pix-Star frame, head over to the \u201cChange Settings\u201d page from the home screen. Here you can make your way through all the frame\u2019s settings to fine-tune them to your liking. You can adjust settings like language, date & time, motion sensor settings, auto-on\/off, slideshow settings, photo-mail settings, Wi-Fi, and update the firmware.\u201cSlideshow\u201d settings are very important to get right before viewing your photos. You can set the frame to ignore small pictures that don\u2019t fill enough of the screen. You can also set your Pix-Star frame to ignore older photos \u2013 or to play more recent pictures more frequently.There are loads of customization settings for slideshows that change the speed, style, and type of transitions. You can also switch between orientations and even choose to include videos in slideshows.Another way to adjust settings is directly inside a slideshow (without needing to back out to the main menu). Simple press the \u201cMenu\u201d button while viewing a slideshow. This brings up a list of options that include deleting photos and adjusting slideshows settings without leaving the slideshow.<\/p> <\/li>

  5. Send pictures & start slideshows<\/strong>

    \"Pix-StarNow you are ready to start sending pictures and other media to your Pix-Star frame. To send pictures by email, add them as attachments and address the email to your frame\u2019s unique email address. Make sure to add them as attachments and don\u2019t drag and drop them into the \u201cbody\u201d section of the email.Send pictures to your frame using the Pix-Star Snap mobile app<\/a>. You can send to multiple frames at the same time and can send up to 250 photos in one go. Pix-Star Snap also lets your send video clips and audio messages up to 2-minutes long. Videos can be played muted or with their sound using the Pix-Star frame\u2019s inbuilt speakers.You can load pictures and videos to your Pix-Star frame by USB\/SD card<\/a>. It\u2019s a great offline method that makes sending pictures without using Wi-Fi quick and easy. It\u2019s great for elderly users and anyone that doesn\u2019t have consistent internet access. Slideshows can be started directly off the USB\/SD card without needing to copy the contents across to internal storage first.Now you\u2019re ready to start a slideshow with your favorite pictures and videos. Here\u2019s a quick guide on how to start a slideshow on a Pix-Star frame<\/a> no matter where you are. You can do it directly on the frame or remotely through the web interface.<\/p> <\/li><\/ol><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Learn how to set up a digital photo frame the right way. We show you everything you need to know from beginning to end here!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":1390,"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