Category: Digital Photo Frame

Valentine’s Day is a celebration of love and affection. It’s a chance to celebrate both romantic and platonic love through shared events, heartfelt gestures, or gift exchanges. But why limit our expression of love to just one day each year? Our loved ones deserve to feel our affection year round, and we have the perfect tools to keep the flame of Valentine’s Day burning brightly — digital photo frames. In this blog, we’ll share how digital photo frames can help you cherish the moments that make up your relationships and create a year-long celebration of love.

Celebrate Year-Round with Digital Photo Frames:

Valentine’s Day is a special holiday we have set aside to express love for the most important people in our lives, why not extend that celebration throughout the year? Digital photo frames provide an easy way to display your cherished memories all year long. Unlike traditional frames, digital photo frames allow you to display a rotating slideshow of special moments symbolic of your love. It is an approachable way to ensure the spirit of Valentine’s Day is present in our homes every day. A digital photo frame as a Valentine’s Day gift is the perfect way to stay top of mind with your Valentine throughout the year. If you gift one this Valentine’s day, we challenge you to upload new photos to the digital photo frame every week — showing and growing your love all year long.

Curate Your Love Story with Digital Photo Albums:

Digital photo frames can be a unique storytelling device that allows you to curate a visual narrative of your relationship. From the first date (or first hang out for platonic lovers) to anniversaries and everything in between, digital photo frames provide a customizable timeline that showcases the blossoming of your love. When you gift a Nixplay digital photo frame to your valentine, you can even utilize our content preload gifting feature. This feature allows you to select your favorite snapshots, arrange them, and let the frame tell the story of your relationship, right out of the box.

Improve Long Distance Relationships with Digital Memories:

Maintaining long-distance relationships can be challenging. Digital photo frames can serve as a lifeline for couples (and friends) separated by distance. Digital photo frames can be updated instantly and remotely, so you can share important moments with your faraway love. Digital photo frames help bridge the gap between physical distances and help keep your connections strong. With Nixplay’s collaborative playlists, you can even curate a display of your love together from far apart. Digital photo frames can create a connection to our loved ones right in our living rooms, even when they may be half a world away. Consider gifting your long-distance valentine a digital photo frame from Nixplay to stay in touch for months to come.

Celebrate Every Occasion with Digital Photo Frames:

As we keep saying, Valentine’s Day isn’t the only time we should be celebrating love. A digital photo frame gift this Valentine’s Day provides a portal to celebrate milestones and occasions throughout the year. From birthdays to holidays, you can create themed slideshows that will upload to your loved ones frame. It’s a wonderful way to remind your partner or friend how much their love means to you.

Display Spontaneity with Digital Photo Frames:

Digital photo frames allow us to enjoy an element of spontaneity in our home decor. Once you create a playlist with Nixplay’s easy-to-use app, the digital photo frame will shuffle your photos, creating a delightful surprise each time new photos appear. You and your loved one can even curate playlists for each other to add to the surprise. Experiencing your photos in this way can help remind you of all the lovely times you’ve shared, and keeps the visual representation of your relationship fresh and exciting.

Customizable Digital Photo Frame Displays for Personal Touch:

One of the significant advantages of Nixplay digital photo frames is the ability to customize. Pick frames that fit you and your loved one’s unique decor. Then, fill the digital photo frame with different layouts, pictures, and videos to create a unique-to-you experience that highlights your love. Personalizing a frame, especially when gifting, adds an extra layer of thoughtfulness, making it a perfect testament to your love.

Strengthening Emotional Bonds with Digital Photo Frames:

Digital photo frames offer constant exposure to the moments that set the foundation for your love, fostering an even stronger emotional connection. Every time you walk into the room that houses your digital photo frame, it becomes a reminder of the love you share. Digital photo frames are a powerful tool for reinforcing the emotional bonds that make your relationship resilient and enduring. With a digital frame, you can remind your loved one how much they mean to you this Valentine’s Day (and every day after).

Valentine’s Day may come and go, but the love you share with your partner should be celebrated every day of the year. Digital photo frames are a unique and enduring way to keep the flame of your love burning strong. By curating a visual reminder of your relationship’s most important moments, encouraging spontaneity, and curating customized playlists, you create an ongoing display of your unique love story. Invest in a digital photo frame to showcase your love year-round, not just on Valentine’s Day.

How are you celebrating Turkey Day? We’ve got a play-by-play of the most popular Thanksgiving traditions for you to tick off your list. Learn more.

Thanksgiving Traditions Through The Years

By Nixplay Team

On November 18, 2020

In Digital Photo Frame, Holidays, Thanks Giving

In some way or another, American families have been celebrating Thanksgiving since the 1600s. And now, families come together to celebrate Turkey Day. Picture this: it’s the fourth Thursday of November. The bird is roasting in the oven, the mashed potatoes are creamy, and the cranberry sauce is bitterly sweet. The table is set for a feast and it’s time for the Thanksgiving traditions to get underway!

But a successful Thanksgiving Day takes lots of planning – which is why we’ve pulled together a list of the Thanksgiving family traditions that you won’t want to forget.

Timeless Thanksgiving traditions

Thanksgiving Day has been around for centuries. It started out as a harvest festival, and to this day the center of Thanksgiving traditions remains to be the dinner feast. But the popular national holiday hasn’t always been the way that it is now. The earliest Thanksgiving traditions were much longer than those of the modern day, and celebrations often lasted multiple days. And while the first Thanksgiving likely featured a cooked bird of some sort (and probably more than one), it’s unknown whether one of these was turkey. But what do the Thanksgiving traditions look like now? Find out below.

Fun Thanksgiving traditions for families

Unlike other traditional holidays, like Fourth of July and New Year’s Eve when people opt to head out to celebrate, Thanksgiving is typically spent at home with family and friends. But what are the Thanksgiving Day traditions that people use to celebrate? From family Thanksgiving games, to foodie feasts and Thanksgiving photos, hosts have a lot on their plate before it comes to actually filling the plates with food. And every family is different, of course, but here are some of the common fun Thanksgiving traditions to follow.

People Playing Family Thanksgiving Games

Travel

Thanksgiving is one of the busiest travel days of the year, because the most important Thanksgiving tradition is spending time with family and friends. And with many families being separated across the country, lots of people travel to spend the holiday period with their loved ones – be that by car, train or plane.

Thanksgiving dinner

Possibly the most obvious of the Thanksgiving traditions is the feast – a great section of foods and dishes that are indigenous to the Americas. Combining turkey with potatoes (typically mashed), stuffing, corn, yams, green beans, cranberry sauce and not forgetting the all-important pumpkin pie.

The turkey pardon

Every year, the president of the United States is gifted two live turkeys. One of the most well-known Thanksgiving Day traditions is “pardoning” these turkeys in a White House ceremony so that they can live on a farm.

The wishbone

A big part of the turkey Thanksgiving tradition is the wishbone. Two people receive the honor of grabbing a side of the wishbone and breaking it apart while making a wish – and whoever breaks off the larger part gets their wish!

The parade

The annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York is the world’s largest parade – complete with giant character balloons, floats, street performers and the man himself, Santa Claus! Whether you’re watching street-side or from the comfort of your own home, it’s one that you definitely won’t want to miss.

Giving thanks and helping others

It’s in the name – but Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful for what you have. Which is why it’s a great time to help out those who aren’t quite as lucky. Some people choose to spend their days volunteering at homeless shelters or food banks, while others donate. Many families also like to say a few Thanksgiving prayers, poems or blessings to give thanks.

Thanksgiving photos

To get into the holiday spirit, many people opt to take Thanksgiving photos of the family and feast to commemorate the occasion. From taking group photos and behind-the-scenes shots of the Thanksgiving prep, to snaps of the festive table and casual candid’s, Thanksgiving photos are a great way to document the holiday. They’re also the perfect Thanksgiving tradition for families who are separated and can’t travel. If you have a family member or friend who can’t be with you this year, sharing snaps of your day is a great way to make them feel a part of the celebrations.

Wishing you were spending the holiday with your loved ones, but can’t? If you’re looking for the next best thing, why not pick up a Nixplay smart photo frame? That way, you and your family can spend the day together, virtually. No matter where you are, simply send live snaps of your day right through to their frame and it’ll bring you all together. And as the bestselling digital photo frame in the US, the Nixplay Wi-Fi frame allows you to share and display your photos easily, instantly, and privately – making it easy for families to stay close during the holiday season. Browse the collection online and order yours ahead of the Thanksgiving period today.

Happy Thanksgiving!

How To Celebrate Veterans Day In 2020

By Alice Murray

On November 11, 2020

In Digital Photo Frame, Holidays, Special Moments, Veteran's Day

Following the end of World War I, Veterans Day was marked as a national holiday, dedicated to all of those who served in the war. Since then, Veterans Day celebrations have been in full swing, in honor of patriotism, the love of the country and the sacrifices that were made.

Each year, Veterans Day celebrations involve large parades and community events, as well as parties and smaller, personal touches. But in 2020, things might look a little different. While the Veterans Day parade may not be happening this year, it doesn’t mean the celebrations are put to a halt. There are plenty of Veterans Day celebration ideas that don’t involve large groups of people, or even leaving your home. From Veterans Day photos to patriotic touches, find out how to celebrate Veterans Day in 2020 below.

Alternative Veterans Day Celebrations

Wondering how to celebrate Veterans Day in the “new normal”? Make the most of the occasion and check out our Veterans Day celebration ideas for 2020 below.

Home Gatherings

Missing the traditional Veterans Day celebrations? As long as you’re following the official guidelines, an at-home celebration with your loved ones will do the trick. Decorate the house with stars and stripes, bake a special cake and play some music – but most of all, make sure you’re safe.

Gift Giving

It’s no secret that sending a thoughtful gift is a great way to give thanks, whether it’s a box of candy or a digital photo frame. There are army keepsakes, hat pins and other treasured pieces that are designed for veterans to show off their army pride.

Donating

Want to give a little something back to veterans? There are a huge number of organizations to make donations to, focusing on everything from assistance for veterans to specific charities targeted to Special Forces soldiers. So while donations can be made all year round, this is one of the very special Veterans Day celebration ideas.

Flying the Flag

Parades might be off the cards, but you can still show up by flying the flag. Veterans Day celebrations just wouldn’t be the same without it – but make sure you’re observing the proper rules. Check out Military.com’s US flag code for clarification. Better yet, get the whole neighborhood involved and adorn the streets with stars and stripes.

Neighborhood Posters

Arrange with your neighbors to adorn your streets with homemade posters – the perfect way to get your kids involved with the Veterans Day celebrations. An activity that can be completed in the comfort of your own homes, display your poster in your front window and turn it into a friendly neighborhood competition. You could even contact the local papers and invite them to photograph the winning entries.

Writing to a Veteran

What better way to show them you’re thinking of them? Get in touch with a veteran and organize for you and your new pen pal to share your stories and stay in touch throughout the year. You’ll learn a lot from their experiences, and they can learn from you, too. Or, send a few one-off letters without the commitment, because you never know how much your words could brighten someone’s day.

Family Photoshoots

Got a veteran in your family? Whether they’re long-distance or down the road, set up a family photoshoot to share with them on this special occasion. Sending a distant loved one a family photo is a great way to show them that you’re thinking of them. And as long as you can keep six feet between you, get them involved in the shoot! So take some happy Veterans Day photos and share them with the family to spread the joy and celebrations.

The best way to share your Veterans Day photos with your loved ones? Near or far, your family can stay close with a smart photo frame from Nixplay – the ideal gift for every family member. Helping you see the bigger picture, the Nixplay App means you can share your favorite memories straight from your phone to your smart frame.

And that’s how to celebrate Veterans Day in 2020. Check out the New York City Veterans Day plans for this year here – including processions and virtual broadcasts.

Make this Veterans Day one to remember with Nixplay, even if it’s a year you want to forget.

What Is Nixplay Plus?

By Alice Murray

On October 30, 2020

In Digital Photo Frame, From The Nixplay Team, Nixplay Plus, Nixplay Stories

What is Nixplay Plus? And how does it make it easier to share photos with family and friends? Find out everything you need to know in our guide – from security and warranty to shared photo albums.

The Benefits of Nixplay Plus

So, what are the real perks of upgrading to Nixplay Plus?

1. Up To 80% Off On Photo Prints

With Nixplay Plus, you can enjoy unlimited custom prints at the lowest prices, so you can share photos with family and friends on a much bigger scale.

2. Share Your Favorite Video Clips

Whether it’s a photo, slideshow or video, Nixplay Plus elevates your memories further, giving you the opportunity to enjoy more of life’s best moments – straight from your frame.

3. Connect Up To 10 Nixplay Frames

Staying close to long distance family is made easy with Nixplay Plus. From just one account, you can control and manage up to 10 Nixplay frames, so everyone from the kids to the grandparents can experience the joy that Nixplay brings. Easy, seamless and sociable.

4. Extended Warranty

Nixplay digital photo frames are durable, technologically advanced and cutting-edge, so we hope you’ll never find a fault. But should you have an accident – like spilling a drink – or your frame stops working for whatever reason, Nixplay Plus covers you for five whole years. Extra warranty, extra security.

5. Family-Sized Storage

The more memories you have, the more space you’ll need. And no one wants to be faced with the choice of which pictures or videos to erase when you run out of memory. Luckily, Nixplay Plus allows you to enjoy a total of 50GB of cloud storage – so you’ll never have to worry about that dreaded ‘out of memory’ alert popping up!

6. Private And Secure Grouped Playlists

In this day and age, you shouldn’t ever have to lose your old photos. With Nixplay Plus, future-proofing your memories has never been easier. Not only can you share photos with family and friends, you can also create up to 50 playlists. This makes it easy to organize and digitize your memories into specific slideshows.

How To Share Photos With Family And Friends

The best part of any Nixplay frame? Being able to share your memories with the ones who matter most. While this is standard with all of our frames, Nixplay Plus lets you create private, grouped playlists that you can send and share in a few easy clicks. What’s more, you’ll have plenty of storage to work with, as we’ve designed our Nixplay Plus subscription plan to be family-sized – giving you all the space you need.

Still wondering how to share photos with family and friends? There’s three ways to do it.

By email
Online
Via the mobile Nixplay app

After setting up your Nixplay frame, you’ll create an account where you’ll be able to manage your pictures, shared photo albums, playlists and even your contacts.

1. Sending photos by email

When you activate your frame, you’ll be able to email your photos and videos using the @mynixplay.com email address used to create your account.

To add the photo in an email to a specified playlist, you can enter ‘pl: playlist name’ in the subject line.

When the photo has been delivered to the @mynixplay.com account, it will automatically be stored in the online ‘Albums’ section.

2. Sending photos at www.nixplay.com

To send and receive photos directly from the Nixplay website, all you need to do is log in with your Nixplay account credentials.

You can add photos to your online shared photo album from:

Your local drive
Facebook
Google Photos
Instagram
Dropbox
Flickr
Verizon Cloud
Received emails
Your mobile phone camera and camera roll
Your friends

3. Sending photos on the Nixplay App

To send photos using our secure mobile app, simply download the Nixplay app from the Apple App Store or from Google Play.

Once you’ve created an account and/or logged in, select ‘Send Photos’ from the home screen and choose whether you want to send photos from your phone camera library or directly from your camera.

When sharing photos from your phone library, you can add captions, send photos to a particular playlist and send your pictures to friends and family.

However you want to share your photos, Nixplay Plus allows you to save and keep up to 50GB worth of photos and videos (that’s a lot of memories in one place!).

Family Networking: Privately, Securely and Safely

With the rapid rise in social media, more of us are sharing our intimate moments online. Whether that’s videos of the kids playing on vacation, photos of your family outing or a snap-happy selfie, it’s important to take extra care and precautions to ensure that your shared posts are kept secure. So if you’re wondering how to share private photos, look no further than Nixplay.

With Nixplay Plus, you don’t ever have to worry about the security and privacy of your photos and videos. So when it comes to your shared photo albums and playlists, you can wave goodbye to any safety concerns. Your Nixplay frame is a safe place to share your most precious memories with loved ones, no matter where they are in the world. With end-to-end encryption, we’ve taken every possible measure to keep your content private – so you don’t have to!

Ready to Upgrade to Nixplay Plus?

Does Nixplay Plus sound like something you and your family could benefit from? If so, you can find out more about our subscription plans and customer perks here. Still undecided about which Nixplay frame is the one for you? Our buying guide has got you covered. Discover our range of Smart Frames and Wi-Fi Frames today. After all, memories last longer when they’re shared.