{"id":2507,"date":"2022-02-07T08:45:49","date_gmt":"2022-02-07T08:45:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pix-star.com\/blog\/?p=2507"},"modified":"2022-02-07T08:45:50","modified_gmt":"2022-02-07T08:45:50","slug":"dont-buy-the-sungale-digital-photo-frame-heres-why","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pix-star.com\/blog\/buying-guides\/dont-buy-the-sungale-digital-photo-frame-heres-why\/","title":{"rendered":"Don\u2019t Buy the Sungale Digital Photo Frame \u2013 Here\u2019s Why!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Can the Sungale digital photo frame play music?<\/h2>

The Sungale digital photo frame cannot play music or audio files. While these frames claim to be able to connect to platforms like Netflix and YouTube, it\u2019s extremely difficult and complicated to set up. Even when connected, Sungale\u2019s frames have poor audio quality and volume. Additionally, they cannot connect to external speakers or headphones for a more enhanced viewing experience.If you want an audio-capable digital frame<\/a>, Pix-Star\u2019s frames are an excellent choice. You can send voice messages from your phone to your frame from anywhere. Audio files like songs and other music can be played over slideshows from a connected USB\/SD card. Additionally, you can listen to web music & radio on Pix-Star\u2019s frames, and even play them over slideshows.Pix-Star\u2019s frames can play videos and allow you to include them in slideshows (with their sound muted if you so choose). You can also connect the Pix-Star frame to external speakers, headphones, or earphones for a more immersive audio experience. This can be done via the frame\u2019s USB port or 3.5mm audio input port.<\/p> <\/div>

Can the Sungale digital photo frame connect to Wi-Fi?<\/h2>

The Sungale Wi-Fi digital photo frame<\/a> can connect to Wi-Fi \u2013 but it\u2019s not an easy process. Many reviews indicate that the set-up process for these frames is very complicated and often fails. You have to register the frame when connecting to Wi-Fi, but the connection often collapses before finishing the process \u2013 leading to errors and failed further attempts.Wi-Fi connectivity is required to register the frame and start using the photo-email feature. It\u2019s worth noting that all incoming photos need to be manually approved by the frames managed before they\u2019ll be saved on any frames or saved on the cloud.We suggest going for a digital frame like the Pix-Star that\u2019s easy to set up and use. Pix-Star\u2019s frames aren\u2019t much more expensive \u2013 yet they offer a far more robust and versatile feature set. Pix-Star\u2019s frames offer extensive Wi-Fi connectivity and cloud capabilities \u2013 along with smooth interfaces and an intuitive mobile app & web interface.<\/p> <\/div>

Is the Sungale digital photo frame free to use?<\/h2>

The Sungale digital photo frame<\/a> is only free to use for the first 10GB of cloud storage. There is also 8GB of internal storage and USB\/SD card support (which is limited to 32GB only). Once you\u2019ve used up your free 10GB of cloud storage, you\u2019ll have to pay for more. The issue here is that you cannot delete your photos from the cloud, so that storage fills up quickly \u2013 especially for families.Many of Sungale\u2019s features like connected to social media, receiving photos wirelessly, and connecting to content streaming platforms rely on this cloud storage too. In the real world, many of these more \u201cadvanced\u201d features rarely work well. They are very difficult to set up and connect these features. It\u2019s part of the reasons why Sungale\u2019s frames are so poorly rated on platforms like Amazon.<\/p> <\/div>

Is the Sungale digital photo frame the best for the money?<\/h2>

The Sungale digital photo frame seems like an excellent choice on paper. They offer great premium features like cloud storage, the ability to import photos from social media, and more. Unfortunately, in the real world, Sungale\u2019s frames aren\u2019t well suited to modern homes & families.These frames have some of the worst reviews and ratings on Amazon at this price point. They\u2019re extremely complicated to set up and well beyond what most people are willing to deal with. Photos are cycled properly in slideshows \u2013 often just repeating a small selection of photos while ignoring most others.Free storage is limited to 18GB (8GB local and 10GB on the cloud) which fills up pretty quickly for families. Most of the features don\u2019t work well and the claimed video & movie support aren\u2019t practically functional. Other top features like the ability to import photos from social media are near-impossible to set up. With lackluster customer support and no clear documentation, these frames are not worth the money.When you consider that some of the top frames on the market like the Pix-Star or Dragon Touch frames are only marginally more expensive, there\u2019s no reason to choose Sungale\u2019s frame instead. Pix-Star\u2019s digital photo frames<\/a> offer free-for-life cloud storage, automatic backups, remote configuration support, extensive support for importing photos directly from social media & photo-sharing sites, and more.Pix-Star\u2019s frames can be managed and controlled in groups of up to 25 connected frames from anywhere. You can stat slideshows, adjust settings, link new web albums, update firmware, manage local & cloud storage, and much more. Online access and controls mean that you can include any of your loved ones without requiring much or any input on their part.Finally, Sungale\u2019s frame uses a touchscreen \u2013 which we don\u2019t recommend. They\u2019re a lot more expensive than non-touch frames, leading to features and performance being sacrificed to keep the frame competitively priced. Touchscreens are less durable, prone to scratching, and require constant cleaning to avoid ruining the viewing experience. Pix-Star\u2019s remote configuration feature and handheld remote make the touchscreen unnecessary and redundant.<\/p> <\/div>

How to send pictures to the Sungale digital photo frame?<\/h2>

There are two ways to send photos to the Sungale digital photo frame. the first and most popular way is the use of the email function. Here you can send an email to the receiving frame\u2019s address. It\u2019s then added to the frame\u2019s manager\u2019s photo queue. The manager then needs to approve the photos, at which point they\u2019re be loaded to and saved on the frame\u2019s internal storage.It\u2019s worth noting that you only get 8GB of internal storage and 10GB of free cloud storage. This cloud storage fills up relatively quickly as photos are backed up to the cloud. Once you\u2019ve used this 10GB of cloud storage (it\u2019s cumulative, not current), you will have to purchase additional storage. We rarely recommend buying subscription-based digital frames<\/a> or those with hidden fees as their long terms severely impact their value for money when compared with top frames like the Pix-Star.The other way to load photos to the Sungale digital photo frame is by USB\/SD card. while there is a plug & play feature, it seldom works well. You\u2019ll find that the frame plays the same selection of photos (usually less than 20 photos) repeatedly \u2013 often ignoring all the other photos on the USB\/SD card. Additionally, you have little to no control over slideshow settings of the play order & frequency of photos.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Our guide helps you make sense of the Sungale digital photo frame, how it works, and if it’s worth buying! Learn more here!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":2508,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n