Digital Photo Frame Blog
Read about the latest updates and get the most out of your device.
Photo Gifts for Grandparents: 10 Ideas
10 photo gift ideas for grandparents this Christmas, from photo books and calendars to frames that keep updating, with budget, effort and timing.
Large Digital Photo Frame: Should You Use an iPad or TV?
Want a large digital photo frame? Compare an iPad, a TV with Apple TV, and a dedicated frame by screen size, placement, power, and photo sources.
A Wider Window for Your Photos on iPhone Duo
See how Digital Photo Frame App uses the cover and inner displays on iPhone Duo, with screenshots, a short fold video and the version that introduced the layout.
Best Digital Photo Frames 2026: 7 Picks Compared
Aura, Skylight, Frameo, Nixplay, Apple's new HomeView or the iPad you already own: which digital photo frame to buy in 2026 and what each one costs to run.
Frameo vs Aura vs Skylight: Which Photo Frame to Buy?
Frameo vs Aura vs Skylight: frame prices, subscriptions, Google Photos and iCloud sync, video and Wi-Fi, checked on the makers' own sites.
Immich and NAS Photo Frame for iPad and Apple TV
A self-hosted photo frame for iPad, iPhone, Mac and Apple TV: show photos from Immich, Synology, QNAP, Nextcloud or any WebDAV server.
More Immich Photos, Less Server Setup
Choose all your Immich photos, add several albums or WebDAV folders, and remove a source without deleting the originals.
Ask Siri About the Photo on Your Frame
Ask Siri when and where the photo on your frame was taken, bring back a memory from this day, and start a slideshow from Control Center or a widget.
What to Do With an Old iPad or Tablet: 10 Ideas
What to do with an old iPad or tablet: 10 useful jobs for it, how to check which iPadOS it can still run, and when to sell, donate or recycle it.
iPad Photo Frame: Slideshow by Day, Sleep at Night
Make your iPad photo frame show photos by day, go dark at night and start again each morning, with the app's schedule and a free Shortcuts automation.
What Does Optimize iPhone Storage Do to Your Photos?
What Optimize iPhone Storage does to your photos, when it helps, when it hurts, and how to get your full-resolution originals back on the device.
iPad vs Aura, Skylight & Frameo Frames
Should you buy an Aura, Skylight or Frameo frame, or use an iPad you already own? An honest comparison of price, photos, video and setup.
iCloud Photos Not Downloading to iPhone or iPad? 8 Fixes
iCloud photos not downloading to your iPhone or iPad? Eight fixes in the order that solves most cases, from free space to Low Data Mode.
Slideshow Transition Effects for Your Photo Frame
Every slideshow transition in Digital Photo Frame App, from a gentle fade to Origami and Page Curl, plus Ken Burns motion, speed, mat boards and borders.
How to Use Your Mac as a Digital Photo Frame
Turn a Mac, an old iMac or a spare monitor into a digital photo frame: a slideshow in a window or full screen, with no screen saver getting in the way.
Live Photos and Videos in a Photo Frame Slideshow
Turn your iPad or Apple TV into a video and live photo frame: play Live Photos and videos in the slideshow, with or without sound, and export it as a video.
Photo Frame with Clock and Weather on iPad
Show the time, date, weather, air quality, UV index and your calendar over a photo slideshow on iPad, iPhone, Mac or Apple TV, styled to suit the room.
Apple TV Photos: How to Show Pictures and Slideshows
How to show photos on Apple TV: the Photos app and its slideshow settings, your pictures as the screen saver, AirPlay, and a photo frame app.
How to Make a Family Photo Slideshow (with Music)
Make a family photo slideshow for a reunion, anniversary or birthday: pick photos from several albums, set the order, add music and captions, and show it on the TV.
Google Photos vs iCloud for a Digital Photo Frame
Which photo source works best for a digital photo frame? iCloud and Google Photos compared on automatic updates, family sharing, Live Photos and Apple TV.
How to Turn Your iPad into a Digital Photo Frame
Turn an old iPad into a digital photo frame in 10 minutes: which iPads work, the settings that matter, and how to keep it running day and night.
How to Make a Photo Slideshow With Music on iPhone, Mac, TV
How to make a photo slideshow with music: the steps in Photos on iPhone and Mac, in Google Photos, and with music that plays all day on a frame or TV.
How to Share Kids' Photos Privately With Grandparents
Private ways to share photos of your children with grandparents and family, without social media: iCloud shared albums, private chats and a frame.
Use an iPad as a Digital Menu Board for Your Food Truck
Turn an iPad into a simple digital menu board for a food truck or small shop: menu images as a slideshow, the right timing and no accidental changes.
How to Download Full Resolution Photos from iCloud
Get full resolution photos from iCloud on iPhone, iPad, Mac or PC, and fix "This iPhone was not able to download full resolution photos."
Digital Photo Frame for Grandparents: Best Picks and Setup
The best digital photo frame for grandparents is one they never manage. Aura, Skylight, Frameo, ViewClix or an iPad, and how to set it up for them.
Google Photos Slideshow: How to Make One, Settings and Apps
How to make a Google Photos slideshow on the web and in the app, why it has no speed or music settings, and how to play one on iPad, iPhone or Mac.
How to Lock an iPad to One App (Guided Access)
Lock an iPad or iPhone to one app with Guided Access, step by step, so kids, guests or grandparents can't leave it. Ideal for a photo frame or kiosk.
Introducing Digital Photo Frame App: How It Started
Why I built Digital Photo Frame App: my parents lived abroad, our twins were on the way, and no app or frame could show our iCloud photos on their iPad.