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News about our latest innovations and posts written by members of the Nixplay team.

Why Everyone in Your Family Needs A Nixplay Iris

On November 17, 2017

In From The Nixplay Team, Gifting Guides

Nixplay Iris always steals the spotlight! Not only is this one a showstopper, with its beautiful brushed metal finish but when you connect with our Nixplay app and see your photos released from the confines of your phone…nothing can replace that feeling of winning over your loved ones by sharing your moments for all to see.

The Nixplay Iris is a WiFi digital photo frame. This means that you can send images to it through email, mobile or social media. All you need to do is pair a frame to your account and it’s ready to go in a couple of seconds, you can set up playlists and send them straight to your frame.

There are two ways to go if you’re the one buying a Nixplay Iris for various members of your family. Either way, everyone gets memories updated on their Nixplay frame, within moments.

You can buy the frames and pair them to one main account ( i.e. your account)- In this way you control all the pictures that go on their frames. This is a good idea when you’re the technologically savvy one in your family and everyone else doesn’t mind you controlling their frames.

You help the different members of your family pair their individual frames to their individual Nixplay accounts. Once this is done, you can add them as friends on your own Nixplay account and send them playlists with your images. All this with the tap of a button.

Nixplay Iris is a unique digital photo frame, not only does it look great in anyone’s home ( it comes in peach copper, silver or burnished bronze,) but it’s designed for connectivity. We know modern families are increasingly moving away from home and are dispersed around the world.

The true value of a Nixplay Iris WiFi Cloud Frame ( and our mobile app) is that you can share one playlist with the folks, another playlist with the siblings, and yet another playlist with your friends. The more frames you have connected to your network, the more memories can be shared at the tap of a button- to whom you want, when your want. And they can share back!

So the next time your little one has a birthday party and her grandparents or aunt and uncle can’t make it, just take pictures and send them in real time to their frames. Then they have these memories, displayed in their homes for however long they need.

Beatrice Bisais

Bea is Nixplay’s Social Media Manager. She enjoys drinking coffee, reading about wars, and writing stories. Send her a message at beatrice.bisais@nixplay.com.

What is the Difference between Nix, Nixplay and Nixplay Signage?

By Beatrice Bisais

On November 10, 2017

In From The Nixplay Team

Find out the difference between our various product lines- Nix, Nixplay and Nixplay Signage.

Creedon Technologies was founded in 2007- with the purpose of connecting people and their memories, through technology. We found a foothold in the digital photo frame market early.We now have three main product lines- Nix, Nixplay and Nixplay Signage.

Our product line started with NIX- a traditional digital photo frame that allowed playback of video and photo through USB and SD card ports. These frames need to be pre loaded with pictures. Nix frames cannot be updated with real time images.NIX Advance frames allow you to play HD videos and photos in the same Slideshow in 720p HD Video Formats: MP4 (H.264 HD 720p AAC) Moreover, the Nix Advance frame has a fast processor so you can view thousands of photos and videos from your inserted USB stick or SD/SDHC card All the frames in the NIX Advance range look the same and only differ in size. Though, one of the bonus points of NIX Frames is the clock and calendar function. It even has a motion sensor, so the Nix Advance turns on when you enter the room to display the most recent photos & videos and turns off when you leave.

After understanding the troubles of our customers that were far from home, we started Nixplay Frames. The Nixplay range offers Wi-Fi enabled digital photo frames that connect your memories with your loved one’s . Our current range has evolved from the Nixplay Original to our newest product- Nixplay Iris. The evolution of our products has allowed various sizes, motion sensors, sleeker designs and of course- top of the line customer service. The Nixplay frame combines beautifully designed hardware . It also allows you to use the cloud based photo management.

Nixplay frames come in four distinctly different product ranges- Seed, Iris, Original and Edge. The Edge and Original are wall mountable and use both the wi-fi cloud management platform and the old USB/ SD function. Whereas the new nixplay Iris and Seed do not have these features. You will be able to follow the evolution of our products by looking at the Original and the Edge and comparing them to the Seed and the Iris. The Nixplay Original and Edge have basic design and only variate in terms of size, whereas the Iris allows variation in colour and the Seed allows both colour and size variations. You will also notice advanced resolution.

Nixplay Signage

Moreover, our newest product range is Nixplay Signage. Nixplay Signage is conceived from user feedback of our consumer products. Consumers wanted bigger frames, with an enterprise level cloud management platform. Our customers are core, so over two years of efforts we have developed Nixplay signage, larger hardware that works on the Nixplay Signage platform. It allows companies to manage their content, schedules and on various screens around the world. Check out Nixplay Signage for your business now!

Beatrice Bisais

Bea is Nixplay’s Social Media Manager. She enjoys drinking coffee, reading about wars, and writing stories. Send her a message at beatrice.bisais@nixplay.com.

Photo Playlist Ideas for That Nixplay Digital Frame You Got for Christmas

By Beatrice Bisais

On January 12, 2017

In From The Nixplay Team

The presents have been opened, the tree taken down, and the ball has dropped in Times Square.

But if you’re one of the people who got a Nixplay WiFi Cloud Digital Frame for Christmas, the fun isn’t over yet! You’ve still got to put together your photo playlists.

Creating playlists out of your hundreds, even thousands, of photos, can be overwhelming. What themes should you use? How should you organize them?

That’s why we’ve put together these simple photo playlist ideas.

Family celebrations

Photos from birthdays, bat mitzvahs, graduations, and other celebrations can create a fun, joyful playlist that’s sure to lift your spirits even on days when you’re feeling glum.

One of the nice things about putting all these images together, rather than splitting them up by person or time period, is that it allows you to maintain that celebratory feeling from start to finish. Your celebration playlist is just as perfect for quiet evenings at home, when you’re feeling reminiscent, as it is for family get-togethers.

Love and marriage

If you’re part of a couple, you may want to create a playlist that celebrates your love. You could include pictures from early in your relationship, milestones like engagements, weddings, and anniversaries, and other fun, memorable moments from your life together.

Or perhaps you want to celebrate the love and commitment of your loved ones, as well. To do that, include pictures of couples among your friends and family whom you’re close to. It’s a wonderful reminder of the power of love, especially around Valentine’s Day.

Vacations and travel

Do you travel a lot, either for work or for pleasure? Instead of creating separate playlists for each of your trips, consider making one that displays the best moments from your trips throughout the years.

That may mean that swimming with sea turtles in Hawaii shows up next to eating hot peppers in Thailand, but that will just make the playlist more interesting. Of course, if you’ve got mountains of wonderful pictures from a particular trip that you want to showcase, creating a playlist for that trip is a great idea, too.

The Story of Us

Why not create a playlist that tells the story of you, whether that’s you and a spouse or partner, or you and your family?

You could start with wedding pictures or pictures of you and your partner when you were first dating. Then move on to milestones like your honeymoon, births of children, your first house, family vacations, and more. To help you decide which pictures to include, think of the playlist as a narrative of your lives together, and look for images that illustrate that story.

Playlists for children (or pets)

If you’ve got kids or babies, then they’re likely the subjects of most of your pictures. The same is true if you have pets. So if you’ve got hundreds of pictures of your little darlings, put them to good use in a photo playlist for your Nixplay Iris, Nixplay Seed, or Nixplay Edge.

You could go chronologically if you have older children, when the passage of time will be highly noticeable. If you’re giving a Nixplay WiFi Cloud Digital Frame as a gift to a child who’s graduating high school or college, these kinds of chronological playlists can make a wonderful addition.

Another option is to split the playlist up into themes: you could go by season, for example, or by holiday.

If you need some help navigating how to create playlists, or how to do anything else on your Nixplay WiFi Cloud Digital Frame, take a look at our library of how-to and support videos here.

Beatrice Bisais

Bea is Nixplay’s Social Media Manager. She enjoys drinking coffee, reading about wars, and writing stories. Send her a message at beatrice.bisais@nixplay.com.

How The Nixplay App Can Keep Your Family Connected

By Beatrice Bisais

On August 29, 2016

In From The Nixplay Team

As much as Facebook and other social media allow us to keep tabs on what our family members are doing, they don’t necessarily keep us truly connected. As helpful as social media may be, liking a status just doesn’t have the same appeal as actually keeping in touch with your family members. But more technology doesn’t mean we’re drifting apart. Just the opposite, in fact. It’s easier than ever to pick up the phone, drop an email in someone’s inbox, or share your latest photos with them.

That’s what the Nixplay app is all about. Sharing photos in a way that’s truly personal and specific to the people you love and care about. Here’s how it works.

Your Nixplay WiFi Cloud Frame can already display and change through all the photos you want to see each day. The Nixplay app allows you to send photos directly to that frame, even adding captions before you send them. Take photos from your phone’s camera or gallery, and send them to the frame you want them to appear on.

Think about it, your family probably gets together a couple times a year, but for the most part you’re out doing your own thing. The Nixplay app allows you to share photos from your vacation, childhood milestones, or even just a great picture that you and your significant other took together. The photos will appear on your relatives’ WiFi Cloud frames, and they’ll be able to keep up with your life, just like you’ll be able to keep up with theirs.

Staying connected isn’t always about telling them every little detail that’s happening at your house. Sometimes it’s just about that daily reminder of the people you love and care about. Your brother living three states away probably talks about how fast his kids are growing up, but wouldn’t you rather see for yourself? With the Nixplay app, all he has to do is tap a screen and send the proof directly to your frame.

There’s something special about knowing that they sent you a photo, thinking of you specifically, rather than putting them up online and hoping you’ll take notice. It’s a more intimate form of photo sharing, and it helps keep your family thinking about each other, even when you don’t have time for an hour-long phone call.

And what about when you can’t get together for the holidays? The more your family expands, the harder it might be to get everyone together. So if you’re spending Thanksgiving with the in-laws, get everyone together for a group photo around the table, write a caption, and send it to your families WiFi Cloud Frame. You can’t always be there in person, but with the Nixplay app you can experience the next best thing.

So if you’re looking for a new, more personal way to stay connected with your family this year, then head over to Nixplay and pick out the WiFi Cloud Frame that’s right for you.

Beatrice Bisais

Bea is Nixplay’s Social Media Manager. She enjoys drinking coffee, reading about wars, and writing stories. Send her a message at beatrice.bisais@nixplay.com.

Everything You Need To Know About Digital Signage for Your Business

By Beatrice Bisais

On April 15, 2016

In From The Nixplay Team

Are you a business owner or manager who wants to display promotional signage, logos, or menu items without worrying about the hefty fee that is typically required to have them produced, packaged, shipped, and displayed?

Would you like to proudly show off personal photos, videos, or digital artwork without worrying about the need to cover every square inch of open space in your office?

Does your business need a new and improved appearance and marketing strategy that reflects your appreciation of the latest technology trends?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, you’re the kind of person who could benefit greatly from using digital frames!

What Are Digital Frames?

Digital photo frames are thin, lightweight screens that come in varying sizes and can be used for countless things… some of which typically require paper or canvas. For example, you can use digital frames to display any JPG/JPEG image you choose in 720p or full HD 1080p (depending on your needs) in a range of eye-catching sizes.

And the benefits don’t stop there!

Think about it – promotional costs add up over time, especially in an ever-evolving business seeking to share news with its customers. With digital frames, you never have to worry about these costs, and you can easily promote your newest products and offers whenever you wish to help you increase profits.

And because you’re in control, you can tailor your displays and communicate customized messages to your target audience.

NIX Digital Frames

Upload whatever images or signage you wish to NIX Digital Frames through USB devices, or use SD/SDHC cards to instantly display your content to your customers on high resolution LED backlit frames.

When someone walks by this digital frame, it turns on instantly thanks to the Hu-Motion sensor. Even better – it shuts off when there’s no one nearby, allowing you to save power!

Aside from images, NIX digital frames can also loop HD video content with audio to share important messages with your customers. Or, you can simply play whatever interesting content you want – it’s up to you!

Nixplay WiFi Cloud Frames

Nixplay WiFi digital frames can switch between all your image and video files connected to the cloud or your WiFi enabled devices without the need for USB storage. If you have new signage or media to display, you can select it at your leisure without having to worry about the hassle of attaching it to your walls or clearing space – talk about convenient!

Using the cloud, social media, or other platforms for image-related content, you can even curate your own playlists with up to 10GB of free cloud storage.
Plus, photos and videos transfer quickly – they’re ready to display just moments after they’ve been uploaded from the Nixplay Web App, and you can control them via remote management functionality.

If you’d like to learn more or think your business could benefit from the use of digital signage solutions, we’d love to chat – contact Nixplay today!

Beatrice Bisais

Bea is Nixplay’s Social Media Manager. She enjoys drinking coffee, reading about wars, and writing stories. Send her a message at beatrice.bisais@nixplay.com.