{"id":892,"date":"2021-07-07T07:46:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-07T07:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pix-star.com\/blog\/?p=892"},"modified":"2022-02-17T05:06:04","modified_gmt":"2022-02-17T05:06:04","slug":"large-digital-photo-frame","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pix-star.com\/blog\/photography\/large-digital-photo-frame\/","title":{"rendered":"Balanced Large Digital Photo Frame for the Home & Family"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Is Pix-Star\u2019s large digital photo frame any good?<\/h2>

Pix-Star\u2019s 15-inch large digital photo frame<\/a> brings you all the renowned Pix-Star versatility and functionality with a larger brilliant 15-inch display. You get high-end features like weather, web radio & music, a mobile app & web interface, and much more.Pix-Star\u2019s large digital photo frame is designed to be as user-friendly as possible without sacrificing performance, quality, and functionality. For large families, Pix-Star\u2019s multi-frame control for up to 25 frames and their bundle deals make them an excellent choice. With family-focused features like free-for-life unlimited cloud storage and the ability to remote control any connected frame \u2013 you can ensure nobody in the family is left out.Pix-Star offers you plenty of ways to send photos to your loved ones thanks to the intuitive and smooth mobile app & web interface. You can send up to 250 photos to multiple frames at the same time through the mobile app, including videos and audio. On the other hand, the web interface lets you import photo albums from around a dozen different social media and photo-sharing platforms. They\u2019re automatically synced and updated whenever new photos are added.On top of all these killer features, the Pix-Star frame has an excellent display with adjustable hue, saturation, and brightness settings. Pix-Star uses arguably the most versatile 4:3 aspect ratio on their displays. For you, this means you don\u2019t need to spend hours editing and resizing photos taken on your phone and some cameras. The alternative is a 16:9 or 16:10 display where almost all photos need to be cropped or distorted to fully fit the display. Pix-Star\u2019s 4:3 aspect ratio boosts and enhances immersion and delivery of a top-of-the-line viewing experience.In summary, Pix-Star\u2019s premium large digital photo frame is placed at an excellent price point. There are no subscription fees and features like the mobile app and video payback come fully unlocked and ready to go. It\u2019s an excellent frame for a large family, the individual, and any non-tech-savvy users.<\/p> <\/div>

What to look for in a large digital photo frame?<\/h2>

Large digital photo frames should be able to mount on the wall. This helps to take full advantage of their alluring display size and broad viewing angle. You don\u2019t have to mount a large frame on the wall, but it\u2019s definitely worth having the option.Ensure the aspect ratio is 4:3 as this offers the best balance between photo and video playback \u2013 and does a better job than 16:9 displays at matching the photos taken on most smartphones and cameras. For any large digital frame bigger than 10-inches, make sure the display resolution is above 800×600 and the brightness above 250cd\/m2.Wi-Fi connectivity is essential if you want to send photos to your frame by email, mobile app, or through a web interface. Without Wi-Fi, the only way to send pictures to the frame would be through a USB\/SD card, where playback order and frequency controls are very limited.Cloud storage is another fantastic feature to look for in a big digital photo frame. This is because you\u2019ll want to manage all the photos from all the frames in the family as effortlessly and efficiently as possible. This is possible with frames like the Pix-Star where you can manage all photos via the web interface. Here you can create new albums & folders, start slideshows from specific folders, perform bulk actions, and much more.As a final note, avoid touchscreens on large digital photo frames. Touch panels are far more expensive than their non-touch counterparts, and this added cost often needs to be recuperated from other areas of the frame\u2019s functionality and\/or performance. Touchscreens are fingerprint magnets and need to be cleaned after almost every touch \u2013 not to mention their reduced durability and how prone they are to scratching and wear & tear.<\/p> <\/div>

Is a large digital photo frame good for photographers?<\/h2>

Photographers can find great utility with most large digital frames. It\u2019s an excellent way to display your hard work to your loved ones and in your home. With frames like the Pix-Star, you can link multiple connected frames to your social media profiles and platforms like Google Photos. You can select which albums to link to the connected frames and they\u2019ll be synced and saved. All of these frames can then display your work and your loved ones can see the fruits of your labor.Frames like the Pix-Star also let you adjust color settings like hue, brightness, and saturation \u2013 something that\u2019s not commonly found among the top digital frames. The 4:3 aspect ratio is a big win as your photos will more likely use the whole display instead of needing to be boxed in or cut off to fit.While you\u2019re not going to find many 4K digital photo frames at an affordable price, large digital frames like the Pix-Star offer an excellent way to share your favorite pictures with your loved ones and see the photos they share \u2013 all as effortlessly and intuitively as possible.<\/p> <\/div>

Can I play videos on a large digital photo frame?<\/h2>

Multimedia support isn\u2019t a universally offered feature among even the top digital photo frame. In some cases, video support is locked behind a paywall that requires a \u201cplus\u201d subscription that\u2019s usually paid annually. That being said, with larger frames like the Pix-Star, you get video and audio support for free. You can send these media to your frame through the mobile app or by USB\/SD card.Note that almost all large digital frames have limits on video and audio playback length. Pix-Star\u2019s frames are more lenient in this regard, letting you play video clips up to 2-minutes long (with or without audio). Many other top digital frames only let you play videos clips with max lengths ranging from 15-seconds up to 1-minute.<\/p> <\/div>

Where to put a large digital photo frame?<\/h2>

You should put a large digital photo frame in a spot where it will garner the most attention. Fantastic places include the living room, dining room, master bedroom, and other common areas in your home. Avoid placing a digital frame in direct sunlight or overly hot spots. Don\u2019t keep in the kitchen or bathroom for too long either as the humidity and moisture might have a negative impact.Mounting a large digital picture frame on the wall is an excellent idea \u2013 so long as the frame has hanging holes or a standard VESA mount. Try to place the frame on an uncluttered wall where it will be the main attraction. Ensure that there is no window directly opposite it to make sure you can easily view it from across the room and at important angles.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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