{"id":1949,"date":"2021-11-08T04:10:43","date_gmt":"2021-11-08T04:10:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pix-star.com\/blog\/?p=1949"},"modified":"2022-02-14T08:53:41","modified_gmt":"2022-02-14T08:53:41","slug":"nix-digital-picture-frames","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pix-star.com\/blog\/comparisons\/nix-digital-picture-frames\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Nix Digital Picture Frames Good Enough for Modern Homes?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Are Nix digital picture frames good enough for 2021 and beyond?<\/h2>

Nix digital picture frames might seem like great value for money choices on paper \u2013 especially when you look at their price point. It\u2019s often said that you get what you pay for and that\u2019s certainly the case here. Nix digital picture frames have several issues that take a lot away from their initial appeal and paper value.Nix frames are part of the Nixplay brand umbrella. Nixplay digital frames<\/a> are the premium frame brand, whereas Nix frames are the mid-range frames. The main reason they fall into the mid-range is due to their lack of Wi-Fi connectivity. This is a major concern for modern homes as this missing feature makes Nix\u2019s frames feel extremely outdated.Premium digital frames like the Pix-Star can send and receive photos from anywhere in the world and just a few short moments. You can use features like mobile apps, web dashboards, email, and much more. These simply aren\u2019t possible on Nix digital photo frames due to the lack of Wi-Fi and cloud connectivity.You also have to consider the display aspect ratio of Nix digital frames. Their 16:10 aspect ratio is arguably one of the worst aspect ratios possible on a digital frame. Since most of our smartphones capture in 4:3, Nix\u2019s displays will surround almost every photo and video with black bars. Alternatively, they\u2019ll be distorted, zoomed, or cropped. This makes the display seem a lot smaller and doesn\u2019t make good use of the available screen real estate.The lack of Wi-Fi connectivity means that you can only load photos via a USB\/SD card. This might be okay for a single user but isn\u2019t practical & functional enough for families, elderly users, or even tech-savvy users. You\u2019ll find it very limited and will end up missing out on special moments as you have to wait until you\u2019re directly in front of the frame to send pictures to it.While these digital picture frames<\/a> aren\u2019t terrible frames, they don\u2019t have what it takes to cater to the needs of modern homes and families. Missing Wi-Fi & cloud functionality makes these frames feel ancient \u2013 despite having decent displays and build quality. These are also some long-term durability issues with problems showing up after a couple of months (photos & videos not showing, dead pixels on the display, etc.).<\/p> <\/div>

How do Nix digital picture frames compare with Pix-Star\u2019s frames?<\/h2>

Pix-Star\u2019s digital photo frames<\/a> are one of today\u2019s best digital frames. They\u2019re packed with useful and practical features enabled by Wi-Fi connectivity and cloud capabilities. Pix-Star\u2019s frames use a 4:3 aspect ratio, which is far superior to the 16:10 display of Nix\u2019s frames.Pix-Star\u2019s frames can send & receive photos from anywhere in the world in just a few moments. You can use the Pix-Star Snap mobile app to send up to 250 photos to several frames at the same time, along with videos & audio messages. Pix-Star\u2019s frames can play videos in slideshows and you can set them to play muted.While Nix\u2019s digital frames claim unlimited video playback, this is severely dampened by the 16:10 aspect ratio. Videos (when they work) are boxed into the center of the display by big pillar bars above, below, and to its sides \u2013 making the display and video appear much smaller than they could be. This is also true for the photos being displayed in slideshows.Pix-Star\u2019s digital cloud frames offer free-for-life cloud storage and automatic backups. You can create, control, and manage up to 25 connected Pix-Star frames from a single user account. Here you can start slideshows, manage storage, update firmware, adjust settings, and much more \u2013 from anywhere in the world. This remote-control function is the perfect feature for families & elderly users \u2013 making sure nobody you care about misses an important moment or memory.Pix-Star\u2019s other features include weather forecasts, 8GB of internal storage, web album support<\/a> (the ability to sync photo albums from social media & photo-sharing sites), web music & radio, audio support, the ability to connect external speakers\/headphones, and much more. These premium frames offer excellent value for money and no recurring fees (unlike Nixplay & Skylight digital photo frames).<\/p> <\/div>

Can Nix digital picture frames be controlled remotely?<\/h2>

Nix digital picture frames can\u2019t connect to Wi-Fi, meaning that there is no way to connect to them remotely. This is a key requirement for features like remote control functionality as it relies on connecting to the frame via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth from a mobile app or web dashboard. That being said, if you\u2019re in the same room, you can use the handheld remote controller to adjust some of the settings and browse through slideshows \u2013 though this is extremely common among mid-range and premium digital frames. Here\u2019s a great guide on how to remote control a digital picture frame<\/a> from anywhere in the world!<\/p> <\/div>

How to send photos and videos to Nix digital picture frames?<\/h2>

The only way to send photos to Nix digital picture frames is by USB\/SD card. You need to make sure the photos are in a supported format and match the frame\u2019s odd 16:10 aspect ratio to avoid any viewing issues. Sending videos is a little more complex. Nix\u2019s digital frames only support videos that are 720p and that match the frame\u2019s native frame rate. Additionally, only .mp4 videos are accepted by the frame. If you own an iPhone and want to take videos to load onto this frame, bear in mind that it won\u2019t accept .mov files. You\u2019ll convert them, adjust the frame rate, and scale down the resolution before they can be played on Nix\u2019s frames.<\/p> <\/div>

Can Nix digital picture frames play video & audio?<\/h2>

Nix digital picture frames can play videos<\/a> and audio files \u2013 but only if they meet strict criteria. Videos need to be in .mp4 format and have a resolution of 720p. You should also only try to load videos with a 16:10 aspect ratio to avoid them being surrounded by black bars. While Nix doesn\u2019t place any length limitations on videos, you should avoid sending videos longer than 30-minutes. This also helps to save space on the frame\u2019s limited local storage. Audio recorded with videos can be played, though the sound quality is comparatively poor (muffled and quiet).<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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