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On January 28, 2016

In From The Nixplay Team

So you’ve decided you’re going to buy a WiFi cloud frame. Whether it’s meant to be a gift for a friend or loved one, or meant to give you a stylish way to display your own photos at home or at work, you’re doing your research now, trying to decide which type of cloud frame will be the best fit.

Some frames offer higher resolution displays, but fewer extra features such as motion sensors. Others tout their photo storage capabilities, but don’t say much about customer support once the sale is complete. Isn’t there a frame out there that offers every single feature you want?

Well, look no further – you’re in luck! Nixplay’s WiFi Cloud Frames are the frames you’ve been looking for.

With all of the most desirable features – and some extras unique to Nixplay – our cloud frames mix fun and function, style and service. To prove it, here’s a list of 4 ways that Nixplay’s WiFi Cloud Frames are unique.

1. Fashionable Color and Design Choices

When you look at most cloud WiFi frames, what do you see? Black, black, and more black. Not that there’s anything wrong with that – we’re rather partial to the sleek, elegant, modern look of black ourselves. But everyone likes to mix it up sometimes! That’s why we introduced the Nixplay Seed, a slim, stylish frame available in blue, mulberry, and mango as well as black, with a cable-stand design.

2. Different Options for Uploading Photos

Some cloud frames let you email pictures to your frame, while others connect to one specific social media account. But what if you want to be able to send photos to your frame directly from your phone, or from your Dropbox, or from several different social media platforms? Nixplay WiFi Cloud Frames are there for you, with a convenient mobile app that allows you to do just that, and more. And when you’re feeling old-school? Our Nixplay Edge cloud frame lets you upload pictures with USB and SD/SDHC cards, too.

3. All the Extra Features You Want

Imagine you’re comparing Nixplay Cloud Frames to a whole slew of other WiFi digital frames on one of those consumer product comparison websites. The side-by-side comparison chart lists all the different features these frames might have, and checks the boxes off for each frame’s capabilities. Some have one or two check marks, others three or four – but Nixplay checks every single box on the list. From motion sensors that turn the frame on when you enter the room and off when you leave, to the ability to add captions to each photo you upload, our frames have it all.

4. Over-the-Top Customer Service

Some cloud frames require an expensive subscription to maintain your photo collection. Others leave you hanging almost as soon as you complete your purchase. Here at Nixplay, we see each sale of a frame as the beginning of a relationship, not as a one-and-done deal. We offer free shipping, a 30-day money back guarantee, and a one-year parts and labor warranty.

But that’s not all. We also gift every single one of our customers a free lifetime subscription to our cloud service, which can include up to 5 frames, 10 GB of storage, and unlimited photo playlists. If you need more than that, we offer a more in-depth plan for just $1.99 per month, or $19.90 per year, which includes up to 10 frames, and 30 GB of storage. And if all you need is extra storage, we’re also happy to oblige, with several different plans to accommodate even the most avid photographer’s needs.

You see, here at Nixplay, we’re all about bringing families closer together – and we see every one of our customers as members of the Nixplay family, as well. We do all we can to make sure that everyone in our family is happy, just like you do in your own family. So if you’re looking for a fashionable frame that lets you upload pictures however you want, has all the bells and whistles, and comes with a lifetime of extraordinary customer support, then your search is over. Check out our selection of WiFi cloud frames, and join the Nixplay family today!

Bea is Nixplay’s Social Media Manager. She enjoys drinking coffee, reading about wars, and writing stories. Send her a message at beatrice.bisais@nixplay.com.

Your Ultimate Guide to Digital and Cloud Frames

On January 26, 2016

Wouldn’t it be beautiful if there was a gift that could instantly bring your family closer together, no matter how far apart your family members live?

Wouldn’t it be exciting if there was a product that could help you get all those photos from your phone into the real world, displayed for all to see?

Wouldn’t it be helpful if there was technology so cutting-edge that it appealed to even the most tech-savvy – but so simple that anyone could use it?

Now there is: Nixplay Wifi Cloud Frames and NIX Digital Frames.

Whether you’re looking for the perfect gift or a unique new way to display your own photos, our frames are the solution. But which frame is right for you? Let’s take a look at all the options.

Digital Frames vs. Wifi Cloud Frames

Here at Nixplay, we offer two types of frames: NIX Digital Frames and Nixplay Wifi Cloud Frames.
What’s the difference?

Digital frames are plug and play, allowing photos and videos to be uploaded directly to the frame using a USB or a SD/SDHC card – no internet connection needed. Photos are displayed in high resolution on a LED backlit screen, and a remote control gives you the ability to shuffle photos and even select photo transitions. Our frames even have a built-in motion sensor that turns them off to conserve energy when no one is around, and turns them on again as soon as someone enters the room.

Wifi cloud frames, on the other hand, allow you to upload photos and videos from all your social media platforms, your Dropbox account, your email, and your phone via a simple mobile app. You can even display photos sent to you from friends and family via the same app, as well. Your photos are stored in the cloud, and can be organized into playlists you create. Showcased in brilliant clarity in 1080p full high definition on our 13 inch display, which features an expansive 16:9 aspect ratio, your photos will shine like never before. And our Hu-Motion Sensor ensures that your frame is only on when someone is in the room to view it.

Both our NIX Digital Frames and our Nixplay Wifi Cloud Frames come in various different sizes to fit any room and any need.

Nixplay Seed vs. Nixplay Edge

But your options don’t stop there. If you’ve decided that Nixplay’s WiFi cloud photo frames are right for you, we offer 2 different products, each with their own unique capabilities and benefits:

Nixplay Edge is our award-winning flagship frame, the gold standard in wifi cloud frames, and winner of the coveted 2015 Red Dot Design Award. Photos can be uploaded via USB, SD/SDHC card, or via wifi using our mobile app, and can be displayed in either landscape or portrait orientation. You can even personalize each photo with custom captions you create. Available in sleek black in either 13- or 8-inch sizes, it suits any décor and fits any location.

Nixplay Seed is our latest offering, a fun, stylish wifi cloud frame available in many different colors. Focusing on the power of wifi connectivity, Nixplay Seed doesn’t use memory sticks or cards, allowing you to easily and instantly upload all your photos from anywhere in the world. Seed packages all the same powerful features of the Edge into a slim design, with sizes of 7 inches, 8 inches, and 10 inches available.

Whether you choose a digital frame or a wifi cloud frame, the Edge or a Seed, you’ll be amazed at how much of a centerpiece – and conversation starter – your new frame will become, no matter where you place it. Bring your photos out into the real world where they belong, so that they can be viewed and enjoyed by your friends, family – and yourself – like they deserve to be. Get your own frame today!

Bea is Nixplay’s Social Media Manager. She enjoys drinking coffee, reading about wars, and writing stories. Send her a message at beatrice.bisais@nixplay.com.

3 Simple Tips for Great Indoor Photography!

On January 7, 2016

We recently shared some exciting tips on how to take a family portrait, now let’s head indoors to get the best advice on capturing photos with your phones or DSLR!

Indoor photography can be intimidating because the lighting is more difficult to deal with than shooting outdoors. If you are ever faced with under exposed, blurry photos, here are 3 easy indoor photography ideas to use to help you capture a great photograph to showcase on your Nixplay cloud frame!

(1) Step out of the comfort zone of the Auto World

If I could tell everyone about indoor photography in two words, it would have to be white balance. First of all, what is a white balance? It’s as easy as it sounds! It’s all about the color temperature and keeping it “balanced”.

Tip for your Phone: Instead of using the auto settings, use your Instagram filters when taking a phone to approach indoor photography in a creative manner!

Tip for your DSLR: Our eyes are used to adjusting to the different hue of light sources provide, however our DSLR’s are not able to do this as well as our eyes can. Hence our tip is to step out of the Auto comfort zone, and to adjust the white balance manually to get the colors in your photographs as accurate as possible.

(2) Use one source of Light

If you choose to shoot during the day, the best option for you is to use window lighting! You will be surprised with the results you can get with just natural lighting. It’s advised to avoid flash photography as much as you can as it replaces soft shadows with harsh shadows. This may make your photography lose some details. Whilst working with real light, you are able to learn more about controlled lighting and about your camera functions.

Tip for you Phone: If you are shooting a dimmed indoor area, the flash may be required to avoid blurry photographs, especially when your using your phone cameras. I’d also recommend using the Camera + app on your iPhone to edit settings.

Tip for your DSLR: If the photos are not bright enough, try to bump up your ISO settings until you achieve a satisfied result.

(3) Think outside of the frame.

Be aware of what is in your photograph. There’s nothing worse than taking a great photo and noticing unnecessary objects in the photo. It is encouraged to photograph your subject the way you would want to see it on your cloud frame. Look around before you take the photo to check if there are little objects behind your subject. Make sure you get rid of those unwanted objects. If you are not able to remove the object, just simply move somewhere else!

There it is: 3 quick indoor photography tips to take great photos indoors for your cloud frame. We hope these tips will give you confidence to experiment with more photos indoors! Enjoy clicking away!

Bea is Nixplay’s Social Media Manager. She enjoys drinking coffee, reading about wars, and writing stories. Send her a message at beatrice.bisais@nixplay.com.

Best Gadgets of 2015

On December 31, 2015

When it comes to the year’s best gadgets, you know we’ve got the real deal on the must-haves to make your life easier—and add a bit more fun in some unexpected ways (hello, photo sharing gadgets).

We may not have flying cars or personal jet packs just yet, but we do have the down-low on playful, memorable items that top our must-have wish lists from 2015.

Best Gadgets of 2015

Flower Power — Having a plant is easy: it’s remembering to water them that’s hard. Worry no more with the H20 Smart Pot. This nifty gadget attaches to a water bottle. Then, it accesses a database containing a staggering list of 7,000 plants. It will then provide the perfect amount of water for your rooted darling. In fact, the H20 Smart Pot monitors four basic aspects of plant health (temperature, sunlight, water, fertilizer), and will send you an alert when your plant needs a little extra TLC.

Breville Grind Control — Single cup or whole pot, the Breville Grind Control turns a cup of coffee into something more. It begins with the air-tight burr grinder that evenly grinds fresh coffee beans whenever you need them, keeping those essential oils in and staleness out. Aligning with SCAA (Speciality Coffee Association of America) standards with its 200 degree temperature ensures the perfectly fresh coffee you never thought you could have at home. Whether it’s poured into a carafe or on-the-go, Breville Grind Control makes tasty coffee, period. Bonus: the brushed steel base is a cinch to clean and flatters any decor.

Nixplay WiFi Cloud Frames — Share the fun! Keep friends and family close with Nixplay WiFi Cloud Frames, the best photo sharing gadgets you can find (we won’t lie!). Easily upload new images via smartphone or computer for family and friends to enjoy without any hassle. The smart motion sensor plays images for you, not the dog. You have choices. Not only does it connect to all of the social networks, but you can email photos, or use the Nixplay Mobile App for iPhone and Android. Enjoy the fun of constantly updated photos with Nixplay Seed Frames or Nixplay Edge Frames. Hint: it makes a great gift, too!

NIX Digital Frames — Dusty photo albums and static photo frames are a thing of the past when you have the innovative NIX Digital Frames. You can finally put those images to good use! It’s a smart way to update your home décor in a more personal way while highlighting those special moments. We love a gadget that does double duty (though we could be a little biased). The USB Drive/SD/SDHC Card Ports provide plenty of uploading options. Whether you use it at work or at home, you can remember the fun anytime, anywhere with NIX Digital Frames.

Gadgets for Your Home

As you can see, 2015 brought with it some amazing advances in the form of playful, neat gadgets to fit any home. We are sure that 2016 will be even better!

Make sure to stay on top of all the photo-sharing fun by liking Nixplay on Facebook, following us on Twitter, and reading more exciting news on our blog. We always share the latest news, special deals, and useful tips.

Bea is Nixplay’s Social Media Manager. She enjoys drinking coffee, reading about wars, and writing stories. Send her a message at beatrice.bisais@nixplay.com.

How to approach your photography when traveling

On December 30, 2015

“Have you packed the camera?” must be one of those things that’s always asked when people are getting ready for some traveling. But more often than not, that’s as much considerations as people give to what or how they want to take photos whilst away on a trip. Here are a few travel photography tips to help you come home with something you’re proud of.

1. Check your gear
It’s a frustrating situation to be in when you are missing that vital bit of kit. Arguably, the most common thing to be lacking in is storage. So make sure you transfer those old photos off your memory card or phone and give yourself plenty of chance to be snap happy. If you’re taking a power hungry camera then consider extra batteries, it’s always a worthwhile investment in my opinion (eBay can be a good source for some third party batteries at little cost).

2. Landscape, street or something else?
Think about where you are going and what scenes you’re likely to encounter. A trip to New York might lead to lots of street photography, most cameras will work well for this style (for the geeks of you out there…something offering you a focal length of 35mm-50mm will be perfect). If you’re off to somewhere like Iceland or Canada then something capable of wide-angle shots will be essential. It must be said that wide-angle shots are extremely versatile, so try working on those wider shots and you’ll find it useful for future travel photos.

3. Get to the right place, at the right time

Do a little research into sunrise and sunset times so that you can capture those golden moments. If you’re on a city break try and see if there are any local markets or events going on during your visit. You might only visit these places once, so make sure you don’t miss out on any once in a lifetime moments.

4. Give it a quick tweak
One of my aims when taking photos is to give the photo viewer a sense of what it was like to view the scene with my own eyes. Sometimes your photo might not come out just how you remember it, so go ahead and bring it back to life in the digital darkroom. Try out a few simple editing softwares, if you’re a phone shooter then go for Adobe Photoshop Express or Flickr (it’s had an amazing update recently). If you’re more adventurous then go for Adobe Lightroom, it’s a wonderful tool for any photographer.

5. Don’t get obsessed by “getting the shot” and enjoy your surroundings
Above all, enjoy your trip! There have been many a time where I’ve not looked up from the viewfinder enough and enjoyed my surroundings. You’ll enjoy those photos more if you have fond memories attached to them, so make sure you have a good time and know when to put the camera down.

There it is: five quick tips to capture great travel photographs for your Cloud Frame. We hope these tips will help you proudly display amazing photos on your frame! Enjoy exploring and clicking away!