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What’s New with Amazon Alexa?

On December 5, 2018

A few months back, Nixplay announced that it was integrating Amazon Alexa commands into its smart photo frames for a smarter photo viewing experience. We’ve since improved our functions, continuously tweaking and fine-tuning our software to achieve peak usability. Today, we’re proud to announce that using Alexa to control your Nixplay Frame has never been easier.

Improved support for playlist names

Want to display a playlist on a specific frame? We got Alexa to understand hundreds of name options so she can show your playlists accurately.

Improved handling of connectivity requests

When you ask Alexa about your frame’s connectivity status, it will now provide a more accurate reading.

Using a frame name is now supported when specifying which frame to use

Got several Nixplay frames around your home? Now you can tell Alexa which frame you’d like to display your playlist on.

Improved conversation dialogue

Have a more natural conversation with Alexa about your Nixplay Frame.

Want to start using Alexa to control your own Nixplay Frame? You can now get an Echo Dot (3rd Gen) bundled with a Nixplay Seed Frame only on Amazon! Choose from the Nixplay Seed 10.1 inch Widescreen Wi-Fi Cloud Frame ($149.98) or the Nixplay Seed 13.3 inch Widescreen Wi-Fi Cloud Frame ($209.98). Hurry–this exclusive deal is only available until December 31!

Different Ways To Connect With Family This Holiday Season

By Nick Baum

On December 4, 2018

In Lifestyle

Wrap up this year with the most meaningful gift and share joy with the people who matter most to you. For today’s blog, we’ve invited Nick and Krista Baum, founders of StoryWorth.com, a service that helps people record their family stories and print them in beautiful hardcover books.

What do you think is the value behind preserving people’s memories?

A lot of people think the value of preserving memories is in passing them on to future generations, and that’s certainly true. But in our experience, it’s just as important as a way for family members to connect and get closer. These days, we are all so busy and preoccupied with everyday life. Sharing a family story or remembering a moment captured in a photo can help us slow down and feel grateful for the ones who love us.

Where do organizations like Nixplay and StoryWorth come in?

It’s easy to think of technology as something that gets in the way of real relationships, but Nixplay and StoryWorth both use technology to help bring families closer together. Because StoryWorth makes it easy to share family stories, it inspires all sorts of fun conversations when family members meet in person–conversations that otherwise might never have happened. Similarly, the latest family photos shared through a Nixplay frame are sure to be a talking point for the next phone call!

What inspired you to start StoryWorth?

We started StoryWorth because we wanted to record Nick’s parents’ stories. They live thousands of miles away from us, so we don’t often get the chance to sit down with them in person. We knew that if we asked them to write their biographies, they would never have gotten started. So instead, we asked them to write one story a week, and now we have several hundred pages of their stories to share with our children when they’re older.

How does StoryWorth work?

It’s incredibly simple. You invite a loved one, for example, a parent or grandparent. Each week, we email them a question about their life. All they have to do is reply with a story. At the end of the year, we take all the stories and print them in a beautiful hardcover book.

What are StoryWorth’s plans moving forward to enrich customers’ storytelling experience?

I think one of the things that have made StoryWorth so successful is that we haven’t added a ton of features. Instead, we’ve stayed focused on making the experience as simple as possible, so people of all ages can enjoy it–we even have a couple of storytellers who are over 100 years old!

One of the great joys of working on this product is that we get lovely emails from our customers every single week, but the most touching [messages we get] come from customers whose parents have passed away. One customer recently told us he would be quoting from his grandmother’s stories in her eulogy.

“Just wanted to let you know that the work you all do is so important and touches the lives of both grandparents, children and their grandchildren. My memories of my grandma are forever held because of her writing. Thank you.“

We encourage you to make it more meaningful for your family this holiday season. StoryWorth is offering $20 off for all Nixplay followers through December 31, 2018!

8 People Share Why Memories Make The Best Presents

By Mars Salazar

On December 3, 2018

In Customer Testimonials

Still thinking of the perfect gift?

For your loved ones, especially your family, your presence is the best present.

But what if you can’t come home for the holidays?

With a Nixplay Frame, you’ll always stay close to your loved ones, no matter the distance.

Take it from these eight satisfied customers.

“We bought for my mother-in-law’s Christmas present—some family was going out of town on a trip over the holidays and we thought it would be fun to have her interact with her granddaughter through the frame…If you’re looking for a fun way to share photos, this is lovely.” – Babs P

“I’m sending this as a Christmas gift to my girlfriend, so we could share and update photos all the time. This is a good investment.” – Kevin

“We got this as a Christmas present for my mother in law who lives out of state and we don’t get to see as often as we like. She loves photos and is always asking to see more of my wife. When we explained what it was she started crying with joy…I recommend you get one for your parents, they will thank you for it.” – Appleee

“I got this as a Christmas gift for my parents, my brother and his wife, and also for my fiancé and I. As soon as I explained exactly what this frame can do, we were all hooked. Since we all live in different cities…it’s so easy to share photos instantly. We no longer have to download large files in email, or burn a disc and wait until we see each other next. The website and app that come with it are very easy to learn after you get used to it. My parents (who are tech challenged) were able to figure it out after a little tutorial from myself. It’s awesome to be staring at pictures on your frame, and all of a sudden your notified of an incoming picture. Great idea and execution with this frame!” – matticharlie23

“We got this for Christmas for my parents who live in Ohio but have kids and grandkids who live in Iowa and Texas. Now we can send them pictures from Texas and Iowa in an instant directly to their Nixplay Digital Photo Frame. It is an amazing invention!” – Rozanne Frazee

“We recently purchased this as a gift to our children’s grandmother who lives in another state. We had no problem setting everything up for her and adding tons of photos before we shipped it off for Christmas. We actually were so impressed by it we plan on buying one for ourselves!” – Amy Milam

“Our kids gave us this frame for Christmas. They set it up and added initial photos. We’re thrilled with this gift!
Wi-Fi setup was easy, adding a Facebook album was easy, and watching new photos appear as our kids upload them is so much fun!
Kids—seriously, your parents will love this gift. Adding new photos [throughout] the year will be like sending gifts directly to their home. Our daughter lives over a thousand miles away yet it feels like she’s home when I see her photos appear. Easy to recommend and encourage this purchase.” – YaymeeT

“My daughter gave this to me for Christmas and I love it! I don’t live close to my children or grandchildren, and it’s so great to follow their lives through pictures. I now over 500 pictures on it. I love the motion sensor, which you can set to your liking. I have it set so that when I go to bed at night it will turn off so it doesn’t bother my sleeping dog. Recently I had a question regarding sending pictures to friends and their online chat, specifically Joey, was there to help me through the process. So great to have the chat feature in case you have any questions. I highly recommend Nixplay!” – Debby L.

This Christmas, delight your loved ones and share the joy with a Nixplay Frame filled with all their dearest photos. Take advantage of our Early Christmas sale and get up to 25 percent off select Nixplay Seed Wi-fi frames, only until December 12!

What Do You Give Those Who Already Have Everything?

By Mars Salazar

On November 29, 2018

In Gifting Guides

Some people are nearly impossible to buy gifts for.

These people are usually your loved ones: Your dad, your grandmother, your older sibling. It’s more challenging when they live far away. What can you possibly give someone who already seems to have it all?

Our answer? Memories they’ll always treasure.

Remind them of all the good times you’ve shared. Dig up your favorite photos with each other. They don’t have to be extravagant vacations or fancy dinners—there’s a beautiful kind of joy to be found in the quiet moments.

Gather all your pictures. Make dedicated folders on your computer. Scan the old printed photos and treat them with tenderness—their age will only enrich the stories they tell.

And when you’re ready to tell the tale you’ve pieced together, compile them on a Nixplay Wi-Fi Cloud Frame. Send it to your family and friends who live far away. By sharing your most joyful memories with them, it’ll be just as if you’re with each other despite being miles apart.

This Christmas, delight your loved ones and share the love with a Nixplay Frame filled with all their dearest photos. Take advantage of our White Christmas sale and get up to 25 percent off select Nixplay Seed Wi-fi frames, only until December 12!

Changing Lives, One Tree At A Time

By Mars Salazar

On November 28, 2018

In Nixplay Stories

With nearly half of Senegal’s population living in poverty, life is certainly not easy in the West African country. A lot of young Senegalese brave crossing the desert and sea just for a chance to live a better life.

This was the case with Malik Ndao, a struggling farmer supporting a family with six children, and Mate Mbaye, who had accumulated a lot of debt trying to support a family of 25. They had planted peanuts and maize for years, but never managed to make enough money from their crops to feed their family long-term. As a result, they had to take on low-paying side jobs like pushing wheelbarrows and repairing radios. Despite this, they still struggled to make ends meet.

A few years ago, Malik and Mate joined the Trees for the Future program. The organization taught them to start and maintain Sustainable Forest Garden Systems that provided for them and their families. Thanks to Trees for the Future, Malik now had a Forest Garden System with over 2,463 trees, while Mate was able to grow over 1,544. They were also able to grow vegetables and other sustainable crops, ensuring they have enough produce to consume and sell all year round.

Mate Mbaye and TREES Technician Omar Ndao, who had guided Mate in implementing his forest garden

Malik and Mate’s Forest Garden Systems changed their lives, raising their families from poverty and cementing their legacy in their respective communities. Through our partnership with Trees for the Future, Nixplay is proud to contribute to this movement.

Our Seed For A Seed initiative allows us to donate a tree seedling to Trees For The Future, reducing the impact of climate change in our own small way. By the end of 2018, we should have helped plant 193,135 trees in developing African countries. With your help, we can plant thousands more.

Visit trees.org to learn more and Purchase a Nixplay Seed today to join the Seed For A Seed Movement.