Aura Carver HD WiFi Digital Picture Frame, 10.1”, Add Photos with Aura App, Free Unlimited Storage - Wirecutter’s Pick for Best Digital Photo Frame 2022 - Gravel

I have seen digital picture frames for years. But, this year I got a grandson! But, I'm picky! I wanted one that was the EASIEST to use. I wanted one where anyone could upload a photo, from anywhere. You text a link to who you want photos from and they can upload from there. No need for little memory sticks or other nonsense. you could be on vacation and upload photos right to the frame. It's so easy. Like, SO EASY. The quality is good, the images crisp and clear. I love that it scrolls a variety of photos and there is always something new to look at. I have mine in landscape so I get two photos, but you can also do it portrait style. It plugs in and the frame is weightly but not unsightly. It's a quality frame that looks good. You can scroll through photos and videos on top (in my landscape mode) so your fingers dont touch the screem. Set up took literally 1 minute, and it'd be easy to send to an older adult who is not tech savvy. My daughter is buying one for all family members for holidays and birthdays. it's a great gift!

I love to take pictures. I have so many photo albums, but I rarely look at them. :0( I am by no means a professional photographer, but I love taking pictures so much so, that I am never in any of the pictures. LOL. My son, seeing my love of photography, bought me my very first digital picture frame. I was a bit skeptical...was it going to be complicated, something I use one time and never again, or simply a waste of money. OMG...it was absolutely the best gift ever!! The digital picture frame is so easy to use. The instructions are simple to understand, uploading the pictures and short videos from any of my devices took seconds to do. It is so easy and quick, I upload my pictures and videos throughout the day from wherever I am. I have also given permission for my son to upload any of his special pictures to one of my picture frames. He sends pictures to my picture frame when is out camping in the mountains, vacationing at beach resorts, etc... His pictures just appear on my digital picture frame shortly after he sends them. Such a wonderful surprise!! The digital picture frame automatically turns on in the morning (senses the light) and off in the evening (when dark). I think this feature is so convenient. Note: At night when the room is dark and picture frame is off, the picture frame will come back on when the room light is turned on. I love that!! Since I have more than one digital picture frame, the app allows me to give each picture frame a different 'name' so when uploading a picture, I can easily choose the frame I want to send the picture to. Deleting, adjusting or centering uploaded pictures on the picture frame within the app is so easy to do as well. I bought the 10" digital picture frame because I will be uploading my 35mm scanned pictures into the picture frame...the 10" picture frame quality is great, and it keeps these 35mm pictures from becoming too grainy. I will be buying the larger 15" digital picture frame to display my favorite better-quality digital camera pictures. So, for those of you who like to take lots of pictures, have old 35mm pictures in photo albums and want share and enjoy your pictures in a fun way, buy a digital picture frame. After uploading your pictures to the frame, get a cup of coffee, invite your friends and family, and watch all your wonderful pictures as they are displayed in a continuous loop on this amazing digital picture frame. These digital picture frames make amazing gifts too! :0) Enjoy!!

We’ve purchased several of these frames as gifts for family members. They are SO easy to set up. The app is easy to use and makes it very convenient to keep photos uploaded. They are a bit expensive but they last a long time and I think they’re worth the price. I honestly have never used the touch screen because it’s all controlled from the app. They have a great picture.

This is an amazing, almost revolutionary thing. I have had digital frames before, but this is really very well thought out. The frame itself is beautiful and elegant, different style would make it fit anywhere. The process of adding photo is both simple and brilliant: in my case, I create an album in my iOS device and add photos to it. I link the album to the Aura frame and voilà! the pictures are there. I can edit the pictures in my phone and they will appear as edited in the frame. Through the frame app, I can change the framing of the picture if I want. I can share the album with other people so they can add pictures too ( you can also send by email or text I believe but haven’t tried that). Pictures are on the cloud, so you need wifi. The best part is that there is no need for a subscription. The frame has also touch button to navigate the pictures and to show info. The only minor thing I don’t like is that you cannot set a display time shorter than 15 seconds. Overall, a great product and a fantastic gift!

Exceptionally quality frame, SO easy to set up as a gift and to load photos on the frame. Works perfectly right out of the box. This is our 2nd one purchased, we bought one for ourselves to replace an older Pixstar, and enjoyed it so much we bought another for a gift. You can literally transfer photos from your phone to the frame in seconds, and invite others to send photos to the frame also. It's worth every penny. Highly recommend.

I’ve tested several digital frames over the years, but the Aura 10.1" HD is the first one that feels like a premium piece of home decor rather than a tablet glued to a plastic stand. If you are looking for a gift for parents, grandparents, or long-distance family, this is the one to beat. The "Gift Mode" is a Game Changer The standout feature for me is the ability to set it up without ever opening the box. There is a unique QR code on the packaging that allows you to: Pre-set the WiFi (optional). Pre-load a "Welcome" message. Invite the whole family to start dumping photos into the frame before the recipient even unwraps it. When my mother-in-law plugged it in, it immediately started a slideshow of her grandkids. No "tech support" phone calls required. Display Quality & Aesthetics The 10.1" HD display uses a matte finish that is incredibly effective. Unlike glossy screens, this doesn't have a harsh glare or look like a TV sitting on your mantel. The colors are calibrated to look like a high-quality physical print. It also has a built-in light sensor that automatically adjusts the brightness and turns the screen off entirely when the room is dark. The App Experience The Aura app (iOS/Android) is streamlined and, crucially, has unlimited cloud storage. There are no hidden subscription fees or "premium" tiers just to upload more photos. You can sync it directly with Google Photos or iCloud, and you can even send short 30-second video clips (which play with sound if you tap the touch bar). Pros: Aesthetic Design: The "Mat" border and textured frame look high-end and blend with any decor. Zero Subscriptions: You buy the frame, and that’s it. No monthly "cloud fees." Dual Orientation: It works in both portrait and landscape; the software automatically crops or pairs photos to fill the screen. Privacy: It’s a closed loop—only the people you invite can add photos. Cons to Consider: No Battery: It must stay plugged in to work (though the cord is high-quality and braided). No Touchscreen: You control it via a "Touch Bar" on the top of the frame. This keeps fingerprints off the glass, but there is a slight learning curve for some. Final Verdict: There is a reason Wirecutter ranks this so high. It solves the biggest hurdle of digital frames: the setup friction. It’s elegant, the app is "set it and forget it," and the image quality is top-tier. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to stay connected with family without the hassle of social media.

We originally got this as a wedding gift and loved it so much that we’ve since bought two more! The picture quality is great, and I love how many photos it can hold. One of the best features is being able to add friends and family so they can upload pictures directly—it makes it really special and interactive. We’re honestly obsessed with it and highly recommend it as a gift or for your own home!

I never write reviews so that alone tells you something. I reviewed a lot of digital pic frames before buying this one. The main reason was that I wanted one that could play videos with sound. The set up was super easy using the app and adding pics/videos is a breeze. Of note, the max length per video is 30 seconds. The controls are easy to use via the app and the picture quality is very good. The one thing that I wish was different was that to play the sound to the video you have to tap the sound bar on top. I really wish I could control that via my phone or a basic remote clicker. It’s kinda annoying to keep getting up to turn on the sound (unless you right next to it). Still I am very pleased with this and would highly recommend it.

Pros: Great gift sent to family, love the timing settings, and comment option. The photos are bright and the frame is attractive. Cons: Directions are a little complicated for the “technology challenged”. The cloud was a little sluggish around the holidays. While the ability to have it shipped to you to set up and THEN ship it on to the recipient is a great idea, it’s just too cumbersome, and costly. Maybe a fix could be designing the ability to set up photos in the app so that the recipient just needs to turn it on and connect to wi-fi? Just a suggestion.

This is a great product especially for friends and family who are spread around the world. The ability to share pictures and see them daily is a joy.

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Love it, so good and my wife really found intuitive to set up. Great bit of kit, and nice build quality.