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Here at Nixplay, your satisfaction with our products and services is our top priority. We’re in the business of preserving your fondest memories, and we’d like you to have great ones of our digital frames and smart frames, too.

That’s why we’ve partnered with Extend to offer you the option of purchasing a product protection plan that complements your Nixplay Frame’s warranty. For a minimal fee, you can avail of a 1, 2, or 3-year Extend Protection Plan with any Nixplay or NIX Frame purchase. The Extend Protection Plan takes effect once the manufacturer’s warranty expires, and it allows for a one-time replacement of the covered frame should it become defective. This way, your favorite moments can be displayed better for longer.

Why Should You Get An Extend Protection Plan?

Covers much more than the Nixplay manufacturer warranty, including mechanical failure and accidental damage
Additional peace of mind and confidence in your Nixplay Frame
Easy claims and replacement process
Reliable Customer Care Team
Hassle-free cancellation process

Keeping your Nixplay Frame safe and secure has never been so easy. Avail it with your next Nixplay purchase!

Learn more about how you can avail of Extend Protection Plans here.

Now You Can Print Your Favorite Nixplay Photos Via Fuji Prints

By Mars Salazar

On January 7, 2020

In From The Nixplay Team

Even if our gadgets (including our digital photo frames) have the capacity to store thousands of photos and videos, printed photos just never fail to elicit warm, fuzzy feelings that just couldn’t be replicated easily. Whether it’s a blown-up image of your wedding photo or your dog’s grinning face printed on a mug, these mementos can always make their owners pause, smile, and reminisce.

Printed photos are also thoughtful gifts that will be appreciated by everybody. Looking for a gift for friends who just got married? Beautifully printed photos from their honeymoon trip would be the perfect addition to their home. Want to give your significant other a precious gift to mark a relationship milestone? Chronicle your romance with a scrapbook of your favorite images through the years.

And if you’ve ever wanted to print photos from your Nixplay Frame, you’re in luck: We’ve partnered with Fuji Prints so you could easily take your favorite photos from phone to frame to print.

Simply go to “Fuji Prints” on the right side of the Nixplay App’s main menu bar, choose the printed product you want, and choose the photos from your playlists that you’d like to be printed out. Edit it as needed, add to your cart, and hit checkout. Your printed product will be delivered to your doorstep in a few days. It’s that easy.

Snap. Share. Display. Print. The Nixplay App: Your favorite moments, from phone to Smart Frame. Now works with Fuji Prints!

Take advantage of our print sale and get 65% off your printed products, only for a limited time!

5 New Year’s Resolutions For 2020

By Mars Salazar

On January 2, 2020

In Holidays

The dawn of a new year heralds a new opportunity to revamp your life. 2020 is extra special because it’s not just a new year, but a new decade. Make it your best one yet with these simple resolutions:

Mind Your Spending

It’s hard to resist the call of the Sale sign, but really, do you need another bag or another pair of shoes? (You probably don’t). This year, make it a habit to track your spending to avoid needless purchases. Download a spending tracker and religiously record all your expenses and income. When all your expenses are on record, it would be easier for you to resist the temptation to buy things impulsively.

Pay Attention To Your Health

You can make more money, but you only have one life to live–and you’ve got to make sure that it’s one well lived. Don’t neglect your health: be mindful of what you’re eating, make sure to exercise, and don’t stress over the small stuff. Remember: you may have all the money in the world, but you can’t take even a single cent with you to the grave.

Treasure Your Loved Ones

If you’ve had a loved one pass away, you’ve probably wished you’ve told them just how much they meant to you before it became too late. That’s why you should make it a point to make your nearest and dearest feel loved. You don’t need grand gestures: Even simple things, like calling your parents every few days and saying “I love you” to your family every day, go a long way.

Enjoy The Little Things

With everything going on in the world, it’s never been more important to take care of yourself. Set aside time each day to relax and thank the universe for all your blessings. Put on a face mask, pour yourself a glass of wine, dive into your favorite Netflix series, or catch up on sleep. You’ll thank yourself later.

Take More Pictures

Life is short, so capture every moment! Don’t be shy to take out your camera to snap pictures of events both memorable and mundane. This way, you’ll have lots of memories to look back at in the future.

One more thing: Don’t let your photos remain hidden in your hard drive. After all, what’s the use of taking pictures when you won’t even look at them? Display your photos on a Nixplay Frame so you can enjoy them at all times. Take advantage of our New Year Sale to get the frame you’ve been eyeing at an irresistible price!

Valentine’s Day Tech Gifts for Loved Ones

By Alice Murray

On December 23, 2019

In Gifting Guides

It’s never too early to find the perfect present for your techie crush, and our list of Valentine’s Day tech gifts for loved ones should greatly help you in your search. From nifty gadgets to luxurious digital Valentine’s gifts, there’s something for every tech-lover this holiday season. Whether you’re looking for tech Valentine’s gifts for him or for her, we’ve outlined some of the more romantic, Valentine-appropriate digital gifts currently on offer below.

Put a ring on it with a smart ring

Get your loved one a ring that comes with a different kind of commitment. Smart rings track your fitness and sleep activity from your finger and notify you for phone calls and from other applications. Some smart rings even offer contactless payment, making it even easier to pick up last-minute candy or flowers for your Valentine!

There are various styles and colors available, so you’re sure to find something suitable for your partner. Each brand offers different features, tricks, and abilities, so it’s worth doing your research before you purchase.

Send the love with a Lovebox messenger

This is a simple and thoughtful way to send a message to your Valentine. The Lovebox is a small wooden box adorned with a spinning heart, and it could be personalized to suit your loved one’s personality. You just need to send your personalized message or drawing through the Lovebox app (available on both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store), and the heart will spin on the front of the box when your loved one receives your message! Draw them a love heart, tell them you’re thinking of them, or let the creativity flow through your fingertips with illustrations! A cheeky game of Pictionary is also a great way to ask them out on a date. Just lift the lid to see the message and share the love.

You can connect numerous people to your Lovebox to receive infinite love, so if your Valentine has long-distant relatives or friends that they care for, simply give them the ‘secret code’ so they can download the app and send their messages, too!

Put on a show with a home cinema projector

Don’t want to splurge on a fancy Valentine’s Day dinner? Have a cozy home viewing of your favorite movie in a homemade den with cushions, blankets, and fairy lights—the ideal setting for any romantic date. With a home cinema projector, all you need is a blank wall and a streaming device.

Sweep them away with some smart luggage

If your Valentine is a travel fanatic, a smart suitcase may be the ideal gift for them this year. They offer the chance to charge your personal electronic devices and come with their own GPS locators (just in case). And the chargers are removable, so there’s no need to worry about not being able to carry these cases on board. Several brands offer this in a variety of styles, sizes, and colors, so you’re guaranteed to find a smart suitcase out there for everyone.

Wrap up a Dyson Airwrap styler

This is the perfect Valentine’s Day tech gift for anyone with luscious locks to play with. With attachments for curling, waving, smoothing and drying, there are endless possibilities with a Dyson Airwrap. And unlike other hair styling tools, this gadget doesn’t use extreme heat that really damages your hair. Available in various sets and different models suited to all hair types.

Stay connected with a ‘friendship’ touch lamp

These ‘friendship’ colored lamps help you to connect with your long-distance loved one, making it an ideal techy Valentine’s gift. All you need to do is touch your lamp and it will light up—but what you won’t see is that your loved one’s lamp will light up, too. This is a sweet way to let your Valentine know you’re thinking about them.

Let your love grow in an indoor smart garden

With greenery becoming an ever-popular home décor essential, an indoor smart garden is a perfect gift for a sweetheart with a green thumb. This smart contraption comes with all the benefits of owning your own garden without all the work, making it suitable anywhere, whether you live in a high-rise flat or a studio apartment. Grow your own herbs, flowers, and plants, all from the comfort of your living room. Perfect for anyone who loves to nurture their plant babies, it’s really the gift that keeps on giving.

Play it cool with a record player

Whether they’re an R&B and pop fan or they prefer the timely classics, there’s something magical about vinyl records. They offer a musical experience that’s like no other, creating the perfect atmosphere for a romantic holiday. Paired with vinyl copies of their favorite artists’ albums or singles, this is the ideal Valentine’s Day tech gift for any music fan.

Share the love with a dual heart iPhone charging cable

Sick of having to share a single charger between the two of you? Whether you’re on a road trip or sharing a phone charger at home, the Kikkerland dual heart iPhone charging cable with a USB port offers a simple and sweet solution. Two lightning connectors joined together with a heart—how much more romantic can you get?

Picture your romance on a Nixplay digital photo frame

You simply can’t go wrong with a digital photo frame, whether to display and share your own romantic couple photos or showcase treasured family memories. Set up a playlist that includes some of their favorite photos for them to look back on, whether that’s straight from Facebook or Instagram or from your mobile phone. Available in a range of colors, finishes, and styles, there’s a Nixplay digital photo frame to suit everyone’s décor and style.

Hopefully, you’re now feeling much more inspired to buy the best tech Valentine’s gifts for her or for him. Treat your loved one this holiday season, because there’s no time like the present to start hunting for that very special gift for your Valentine.

10 Fun Things to do with Amazon Alexa

By Alice Murray

On December 16, 2019

In Lifestyle

Wondering if you should invest in an Amazon Echo for your home? The answer’s an easy ‘yes’: If there’s something it can’t do straight out of the box, there’s probably a ‘Skill’ it can learn for it.

That’s right: You can enable various Skills that allow you to do so much more with your Amazon home device. Simply download the Amazon Alexa app and search for the Skill that you desire! You can enable it there and then or ask Alexa to do it all for you.

Other than asking Alexa to give you weather updates, control your smart home, and do various tips and tricks, we have come up with a list of a few entertaining Alexa Skills that are both free to download and full of fun. Read on for more fun tips, tricks, and Alexa Skills for your Amazon home device.

Amazon Echo Tips, Tricks and Alexa Skills for the Family

Whether you’ve just purchased a new Amazon Alexa device or you’re simply looking for new ways to make the most of your virtual assistant, it’ll be hard to run out of fun things to do with Alexa. Here are some of our favorites:

1. Test Yourself with a Question of the Day

Wake up your brain in the morning with a trivia question! Download the ‘Question of the Day’ Skill and receive a new trivia question every day. Test and improve your knowledge on a range of themes and play with 1 to 4 players using the Question of the Day Game Packs, which cover topics like Arts and Entertainment, The Solar System, World Capitals, Dinosaurs, and many, many more!

2. Tell your Children a Bedtime Story

Using the “Short Bedtime Story” Skill, you can have Alexa tell your children various stories as they drift off to sleep for an interactive storytime. You can even personalize the stories with your children’s names to make the experience extra special.

3. Create your own Household Intercom

Do your kids keep missing the school bus because they can’t hear you calling them? If you have more than one Amazon Alexa device in your home—perhaps there’s an Echo in the kitchen, another in the living room, and one in your kid’s bedroom—you can broadcast your announcements across all devices in your smart home. To save your time and your voice, just ask Alexa to announce that the bus is here (or any other message you may have) and it will be repeated around the house.

4. Play Fun Games

This is one of the most fun things to do with an Amazon Echo! There’s an ever-growing list of games that can be played through an Amazon Alexa device, but here are some of our favorites:

Would You Rather?: A simple but addictive game to play with the whole family.
The Magic Door: An interactive adventure game that allows you to explore a magical land from the comfort of your own home. Collect hidden items, solve various riddles, and help magical creatures along the way!
Simon Says: If your kids still have plenty of energy right before bedtime, set them up with a game of Simon Says. This way, you can get on with organizing dinner without having to worry about what they’re doing.
Music Quizzes: There are plenty of music quizzes you can enable and play with your friends and family. It’s the perfect game for any dinner party!
The Potterhead Quiz: Whether you’re a muggle or a wizard, test your Harry Potter knowledge with a fun quiz using your Amazon Echo. Need more? There are plenty more Potterhead quizzes to choose from, including the “Harry Potter House Quiz” and “Marauder’s Map: Riddikulusly Difficult Potter Quiz”.
Rock Paper Scissors Lizard Spock: Are you a fan of The Big Bang Theory? Challenge Alexa to one of Sheldon’s favorite games.
Pikachu Talk: You can also talk to Pikachu using your Amazon Echo! There’s plenty of things for you and Pikachu to chat about. Want to hear a funny story? That’s not a problem for Pikachu. Want Pikachu to sing a birthday song for you? Our favorite yellow electric mouse can do that, too.

Imagine how much fun you’ll have with Alexa during parties! It’s the perfect techy present for your loved ones who enjoy entertaining.

5. Receive a Daily History Lesson

Test your history knowledge using your Amazon Echo! All you need to do is say “Alexa, open this day in history” to receive information about various historical events that happened on that day in the past. And you’re not just restricted to the current day: You can ask for historical information for any other day of the year by saying something along the lines of “Alexa, ask This Day in History what happened on the 12th of March”.

6. Relax to Sleep Sounds

Having trouble sleeping? Or simply looking for some background noise to relax or work to? From rain or forest sounds to ocean and fireplace sounds, you can choose from a wide range of sleep sounds to help you unwind, relieve stress, or block out any unwanted noise. It’s also perfect for yoga workouts!

7. Manage your Finances

From checking your balance to sending money, you can manage your finances from the comfort of your own home with the power of your own voice! From PayPal to Amex and Capital One, stay on track of your finances with Alexa. Additional security pins are used for an added layer of security whenever you open the Skill, but check the terms and conditions for each Skill before you get started.

8. Exercise with Alexa

With a range of health and fitness Skills to choose from, you can get fit at home with a little help from Alexa. Download the ‘7-Minute Workout’ to help you achieve your fitness goals: With over 45 new exercises to try, you’ll never stop being excited to work out. Looking for some motivation? The ‘Inspire Me’ Skill will offer you inspirational audio clips to help you start your day off the right way!

9. Get Information

As well as all the news channels, there are a number of Skills that you can enable to get information and advice regarding a variety of topics. Here are just a couple of the information Skills that you can download onto your Amazon Echo:

Doctor Pooch: Have you recently adopted a new fur baby and don’t know what to feed them? Enable the ‘Doctor Pooch’ Skill and find out what foods are or aren’t acceptable to offer your dog or cat. This skill is also extremely helpful if your pet picks up something off the floor and you don’t know whether to worry or not.
Butterball: Making your first Thanksgiving turkey? Or simply need some tips and inspiration for your turkey dinner? Plan, prepare and cook your bird the right way with the ‘Butterball’ Skill.

10. Control your Nixplay Digital Photo Frame

Use your Amazon Echo to control your Nixplay photo frame. All you need to do is search for the Nixplay Skill and select “Enable”! Try out some of these phrases/requests to get started:

“Alexa, open my frame”
“Alexa, ask my frame to show me my playlist”
“Alexa, ask my frame if it’s connected”

This skill is compatible with the Nixplay Smart Frames, the Nixplay Seed line, and the Nixplay Seed Wave. Try it today to control your digital photo frame using the sound of your own voice!

And that’s our list of our favorite fun things to do with Alexa. Are you still struggling to find the best Alexa Skills for you? Make it easy and enable the ‘Skill Finder’ and find new skills—if you ask her, she’ll even give you a skill of the day! Or you can discover a list of the Amazon Alexa Skills online today.

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