A plain, classic frame that is easy to give as a gift.
This is the classic version of Apolosign's photo frame, a plain matte black frame with a kickstand, no glowing light ring like the neon-lit models. It looks closer to a traditional picture frame, which makes it an easier gift for someone who'd rather not have a colored light effect on their shelf.
The screen is a 10.1 inch HD IPS touchscreen with a 178 degree viewing angle, so photos stay accurate in color whether you're looking at it straight on or from the side. It auto-rotates between portrait and landscape depending on how it's placed.
Photos go on through the Nixplay app instead of Frameo, which is the app Apolosign's neon-lit frames use, worth knowing if you already own one of those and were expecting the same app. Setup is described as a few steps, and friends or family can send photos remotely once you share a code with them, no need to be nearby or even own the same frame.
Alexa voice control is built in, so commands like adjusting volume or moving to the next photo can be done by voice instead of touching the screen. It also comes with free cloud storage for photos, on top of whatever the frame holds locally.
A smart sound sensor is part of the package too, part of how the frame manages when to stay active versus when to go quiet, useful for keeping it from needlessly running all night.
It ships in retail gift packaging, which matters if this is going to someone as a present rather than straight onto your own shelf.
The 15.6" version of this same plain frame is the larger option if you want more screen without the light ring. If you specifically want the glowing light effect, that's the neon-lit lineup (9.7", 10.1", 14.1") instead, those use the Frameo app and have no Alexa support.
Good fit as a classic-looking gift, or for anyone who specifically wants Alexa voice control on their photo frame, which the neon-lit models don't offer.
Skip it if the light ring effect is what drew you in, that feature is only on the neon-lit frames.
| Screen size | 10.1 inch |
|---|---|
| Display type | LCD, 10-point touch, IPS, 178° viewing angle |
| Resolution | 1280 x 800 (HD) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 |
| CPU | RK3126C quad-core Cortex-A7 |
| RAM / Storage | 1GB RAM, 32GB built-in storage |
| Operating system | Android 7.1 |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n (2.4GHz), 1x USB-C |
| Audio | 2W x2 speakers |
| Voice assistant | Built-in Alexa support |
No, this uses the Nixplay app, the neon-lit frames use Frameo. They are not interchangeable.
You share a code with them through the Nixplay app, and any photo they send shows up on the frame.
Yes, Alexa voice control is built in for commands like adjusting volume or changing photos.
Yes, free cloud storage is included alongside the frame's built-in storage.
It connects over 2.4GHz Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n). If you run into connection trouble, check that your router has a 2.4GHz band enabled, since it does not support 5GHz.
That feature is on Apolosign's Neon-Lit Frames, not this plain model. The 9.7", 10.1" and 14.1" Neon-Lit frames are worth a look if that's what you're after.