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Digital Christmas Gifts For Timeless Memories

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On December 28, 2020

In From The Nixplay Team, Special Moments

Savor memorable moments with the whole family this festive season and treat a loved one to a digital Christmas gift they’ll love. With the perfect gift, you’re guaranteed to create some of your most treasured family memories. But finding a gift that’s suited to everyone in the family can be a challenge. That’s why we’ve done the hard work for you. Read our guide below for all the inspiration you’ll need this Christmas.

Digital Christmas Gifts from Nixplay

Digital Photo Frame

Ready to treat your loved one to the ultimate gift? With Nixplay, you can display all your family memories on a digital photo frame that lasts a lifetime. Easy to use and the ideal gift for any tech-savvy family member or friend. Enjoy your family photos and videos on a high definition display with a sleek and modern finish that makes it the perfect addition to any home. And with one tree seed being planted for every smart frame sold, there couldn’t be a better Christmas present to gift a loved one this year.

Quick-Thinking Digital Gifts

Digital gifts are perfect for those last-minute, “uh-oh I forgot to get them a present” moments, as they require absolutely no shopping at all – and there’s no need to worry about the store running out of them, either. Here are some of our suggestions:

Digital Gift Cards

Easy to purchase and even easier to send, an eGift Card is the perfect gift for anyone who is slightly more difficult to buy for. From clothing stores to online retailers, there’s a digital gift card for any family member or friend. Here are some of the most popular choices:

Online Subscriptions

What about a Netflix, Nixplay Plus, Audible, Hulu or Spotify Premium subscription? You can even download a selection of the gift recipient’s favorite artists, albums and playlists. And if that wasn’t enough, they can then set it up to connect with their Nixplay digital frame. iTunes also offers the option to gift music albums to family and friends, so you can surprise them with their favorite artist’s newest hits or reminisce over old memories with a throwback album.

Gift them an App

Gift them an app with IOS! Maybe they’ve been eyeing up a photo editor or a new game. Head to the app store, select the app you wish to share and choose “Gift App”. It’s that easy! It’ll get sent straight to their email address for them to redeem on Christmas morning.

Now you’re all set to buy your digital Christmas gifts and make memories with your family and friends this Christmas. Remember to keep an eye out for any holiday deals and don’t forget to share and display your memories on a Nixplay digital photo frame. With the Nixplay app, sending your photos through to your frame has never been easier. 
For more, non-festive, gift inspiration, check out our gifting guide for milestone birthdays.

The Gift That Keeps On Giving | Nixplay

The gift that keeps on giving

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On September 29, 2020

In Gifting Guides, Lifestyle, Photography, Special Moments

More and more of us are becoming independent and moving away from where we grew up, often not just to the next town, but to the other side of the world. We know how this feels – as we moved from Like from Switzerland to Australia with two toddlers in tow! 

So, how does one stay in touch with loved ones left behind? There are many ways of course, and thanks to modern technology, it’s a lot easier than it used to be a few decades ago. 

For us, photos play a central role in staying connected with family and friends, especially with my mum, who is also the only grandparent left for our kids. There are countless ways to share photos, and it can actually be quite overwhelming to choose just one. However, we stumbled over our absolute favorite way to share pictures with my mum when we decided to give her a wireless Nixplay frame for her birthday a few years ago. It has become a gift that simply keeps on giving – in expected and unexpected ways.

It lets others participate in our life

Sharing photos with others opens a window to our life and gives them the opportunity to become part of it. It gives them a little taste – not only of our exciting adventures – but sometimes simply of everyday moments and snapshots. 

Mum enjoys looking at photos on her Nixplay frame every day! It is standing at a prominent place in her living room where she can easily see it. I love how I can simply email a photo to her frame, knowing it will pop up in her living room and brighten her day. It makes it so much easier to stay connected and to forget the huge geographical distance between us.

And I’m not the only one who sends photos. Other family members do, too. Furthermore, mum loves to travel but she only takes very few photos with her. Sometimes, she travels in a small group and people then send her a few photos directly to the frame. So, when she comes home, she already has the best of her holiday memories showing up – how cool is this!?

It can serve as a trigger to share stories and memories

Only just recently, mum had her sister-in-law staying with her for a few days. Later, she told me that they were looking at the photos on the frame, almost like you’d leaf trough a photo album. The result was that they both exchanged stories, reminisced and had great conversations. 

Again, it’s all about the power of photos to connect people. With the digital frame, it was so easy to do. Think about other options: looking at photos together on a tiny mobile phone – not a great experience. Or sitting in front of a computer and clicking through tons of photos? Not great either. Looking at photobooks would be good but that requires somebody to actually make a book and have it printed. Maybe streaming the photos to a TV or creating slideshows? This requires a certain knowledge about technology and whereas it is not that hard, it feels like too much fuss and effort. For mum, this frame does all of this one fell swoop, and the ease of use makes it a perfect solution.

It lets us enjoy the temporary result of a digitizing project

A few years ago, I travelled home to help mum sort our entire physical family photo collection and to scan what we wanted to keep. Working together was a wonderful experience and our connection became even deeper and added a different layer to our relationship. Fascinating, funny and sad stories came to light that I’d never  heard of before (she is now in the process of writing them all down). I treasure this special time together so much and I recommend to all my clients who call me about physical photos to go through them with a loved one. If you’re interested to read more about how we approached this project, check out this post here.

Sorting our physical photo collection

Of course, the project wasn’t done once the photos were scanned and the prints were stored and archived. The risk with these projects is that the scanned photos will simply be added to the other thousands of digital photos we have and never look at.

I am still finalising the work on the scanned photos. We changed the dates, we added stories and meta data such as names of people etc. At the same time, we’ve been working on our family tree – and the research is far from done.

After a while, it really bugged me that mum couldn’t see the result of all our hard work. I’m not ready to upload these family scans to a cloud service before they’re finalized. This will happen eventually – very soon in fact – so we can share it with the wider family and give them the opportunity to download copies. Until then, Nixplay was – and is – the answer. As I keep ploughing through the digital processing, I keep sending the best ones to her frame so she, can enjoy the result of our work too. 

Mum as a baby with her mother, grandmother and great-grandmother

It’s not about living in the past though. It’s about making the connection to our past more visible and more present in our life. After all, without the people that were there before us, we wouldn’t be here. Sharing photos through a digital frame truly brings memories back into our lives in the easiest way possible, at least for our family. It was one of the very best gifts to mum and ourselves ever, and brings joy to our lives every day.

Chantal Imbach

Chantal Imbach from Photos In Order is an Australian based professional photo manager and also the co-host of the popular podcast DIY Photo Organising. She is passionate about safeguarding photos and teaching people how to manage their photos so they can enjoy them and bring them back into their lives.

http://www.photosinorder.com.au
Valentine’s Day tech gifts

Valentine’s Day Tech Gifts for Loved Ones

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On December 23, 2019

In Gifting Guides

It’s never too early to find the perfect present for your techie crush, and our list of Valentine’s Day tech gifts for loved ones should greatly help you in your search. From nifty gadgets to luxurious digital Valentine’s gifts, there’s something for every tech-lover this holiday season. Whether you’re looking for tech Valentine’s gifts for him or for her, we’ve outlined some of the more romantic, Valentine-appropriate digital gifts currently on offer below.

Put a ring on it with a smart ring

Get your loved one a ring that comes with a different kind of commitment. Smart rings track your fitness and sleep activity from your finger and notify you for phone calls and from other applications. Some smart rings even offer contactless payment, making it even easier to pick up last-minute candy or flowers for your Valentine!

There are various styles and colors available, so you’re sure to find something suitable for your partner. Each brand offers different features, tricks, and abilities, so it’s worth doing your research before you purchase.

Send the love with a Lovebox messenger

This is a simple and thoughtful way to send a message to your Valentine. The Lovebox is a small wooden box adorned with a spinning heart, and it could be personalized to suit your loved one’s personality. You just need to send your personalized message or drawing through the Lovebox app (available on both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store), and the heart will spin on the front of the box when your loved one receives your message! Draw them a love heart, tell them you’re thinking of them, or let the creativity flow through your fingertips with illustrations! A cheeky game of Pictionary is also a great way to ask them out on a date. Just lift the lid to see the message and share the love.

You can connect numerous people to your Lovebox to receive infinite love, so if your Valentine has long-distant relatives or friends that they care for, simply give them the ‘secret code’ so they can download the app and send their messages, too!

Put on a show with a home cinema projector

Don’t want to splurge on a fancy Valentine’s Day dinner? Have a cozy home viewing of your favorite movie in a homemade den with cushions, blankets, and fairy lights—the ideal setting for any romantic date. With a home cinema projector, all you need is a blank wall and a streaming device.

Sweep them away with some smart luggage

If your Valentine is a travel fanatic, a smart suitcase may be the ideal gift for them this year. They offer the chance to charge your personal electronic devices and come with their own GPS locators (just in case). And the chargers are removable, so there’s no need to worry about not being able to carry these cases on board. Several brands offer this in a variety of styles, sizes, and colors, so you’re guaranteed to find a smart suitcase out there for everyone.

Wrap up a Dyson Airwrap styler

This is the perfect Valentine’s Day tech gift for anyone with luscious locks to play with. With attachments for curling, waving, smoothing and drying, there are endless possibilities with a Dyson Airwrap. And unlike other hair styling tools, this gadget doesn’t use extreme heat that really damages your hair. Available in various sets and different models suited to all hair types.

Stay connected with a ‘friendship’ touch lamp

These ‘friendship’ colored lamps help you to connect with your long-distance loved one, making it an ideal techy Valentine’s gift. All you need to do is touch your lamp and it will light up—but what you won’t see is that your loved one’s lamp will light up, too. This is a sweet way to let your Valentine know you’re thinking about them.

Let your love grow in an indoor smart garden

With greenery becoming an ever-popular home décor essential, an indoor smart garden is a perfect gift for a sweetheart with a green thumb. This smart contraption comes with all the benefits of owning your own garden without all the work, making it suitable anywhere, whether you live in a high-rise flat or a studio apartment. Grow your own herbs, flowers, and plants, all from the comfort of your living room. Perfect for anyone who loves to nurture their plant babies, it’s really the gift that keeps on giving.

Play it cool with a record player

Whether they’re an R&B and pop fan or they prefer the timely classics, there’s something magical about vinyl records. They offer a musical experience that’s like no other, creating the perfect atmosphere for a romantic holiday. Paired with vinyl copies of their favorite artists’ albums or singles, this is the ideal Valentine’s Day tech gift for any music fan.

Share the love with a dual heart iPhone charging cable

Sick of having to share a single charger between the two of you? Whether you’re on a road trip or sharing a phone charger at home, the Kikkerland dual heart iPhone charging cable with a USB port offers a simple and sweet solution. Two lightning connectors joined together with a heart—how much more romantic can you get?

Picture your romance on a Nixplay digital photo frame

You simply can’t go wrong with a digital photo frame, whether to display and share your own romantic couple photos or showcase treasured family memories. Set up a playlist that includes some of their favorite photos for them to look back on, whether that’s straight from Facebook or Instagram or from your mobile phone. Available in a range of colors, finishes, and styles, there’s a Nixplay digital photo frame to suit everyone’s décor and style.

Hopefully, you’re now feeling much more inspired to buy the best tech Valentine’s gifts for her or for him. Treat your loved one this holiday season, because there’s no time like the present to start hunting for that very special gift for your Valentine.

fun things to do with an Amazon Echo

10 Fun Things to do with Amazon Alexa

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On December 16, 2019

In Lifestyle

Wondering if you should invest in an Amazon Echo for your home? The answer’s an easy ‘yes’: If there’s something it can’t do straight out of the box, there’s probably a ‘Skill’ it can learn for it.

That’s right: You can enable various Skills that allow you to do so much more with your Amazon home device. Simply download the Amazon Alexa app and search for the Skill that you desire! You can enable it there and then or ask Alexa to do it all for you.

Other than asking Alexa to give you weather updates, control your smart home, and do various tips and tricks, we have come up with a list of a few entertaining Alexa Skills that are both free to download and full of fun. Read on for more fun tips, tricks, and Alexa Skills for your Amazon home device.

Amazon Echo Tips, Tricks and Alexa Skills for the Family

Whether you’ve just purchased a new Amazon Alexa device or you’re simply looking for new ways to make the most of your virtual assistant, it’ll be hard to run out of fun things to do with Alexa. Here are some of our favorites:

1. Test Yourself with a Question of the Day

Wake up your brain in the morning with a trivia question! Download the ‘Question of the Day’ Skill and receive a new trivia question every day. Test and improve your knowledge on a range of themes and play with 1 to 4 players using the Question of the Day Game Packs, which cover topics like Arts and Entertainment, The Solar System, World Capitals, Dinosaurs, and many, many more!

2. Tell your Children a Bedtime Story

Using the “Short Bedtime Story” Skill, you can have Alexa tell your children various stories as they drift off to sleep for an interactive storytime. You can even personalize the stories with your children’s names to make the experience extra special.

3. Create your own Household Intercom

Do your kids keep missing the school bus because they can’t hear you calling them? If you have more than one Amazon Alexa device in your home—perhaps there’s an Echo in the kitchen, another in the living room, and one in your kid’s bedroom—you can broadcast your announcements across all devices in your smart home. To save your time and your voice, just ask Alexa to announce that the bus is here (or any other message you may have) and it will be repeated around the house.

4. Play Fun Games

This is one of the most fun things to do with an Amazon Echo! There’s an ever-growing list of games that can be played through an Amazon Alexa device, but here are some of our favorites:

  • Would You Rather?: A simple but addictive game to play with the whole family.
  • The Magic Door: An interactive adventure game that allows you to explore a magical land from the comfort of your own home. Collect hidden items, solve various riddles, and help magical creatures along the way!
  • Simon Says: If your kids still have plenty of energy right before bedtime, set them up with a game of Simon Says. This way, you can get on with organizing dinner without having to worry about what they’re doing.
  • Music Quizzes: There are plenty of music quizzes you can enable and play with your friends and family. It’s the perfect game for any dinner party!
  • The Potterhead Quiz: Whether you’re a muggle or a wizard, test your Harry Potter knowledge with a fun quiz using your Amazon Echo. Need more? There are plenty more Potterhead quizzes to choose from, including the “Harry Potter House Quiz” and “Marauder’s Map: Riddikulusly Difficult Potter Quiz”.
  • Rock Paper Scissors Lizard Spock: Are you a fan of The Big Bang Theory? Challenge Alexa to one of Sheldon’s favorite games.
  • Pikachu Talk: You can also talk to Pikachu using your Amazon Echo! There’s plenty of things for you and Pikachu to chat about. Want to hear a funny story? That’s not a problem for Pikachu. Want Pikachu to sing a birthday song for you? Our favorite yellow electric mouse can do that, too.

Imagine how much fun you’ll have with Alexa during parties! It’s the perfect techy present for your loved ones who enjoy entertaining.

5. Receive a Daily History Lesson

Test your history knowledge using your Amazon Echo! All you need to do is say “Alexa, open this day in history” to receive information about various historical events that happened on that day in the past. And you’re not just restricted to the current day: You can ask for historical information for any other day of the year by saying something along the lines of “Alexa, ask This Day in History what happened on the 12th of March”.

6. Relax to Sleep Sounds

Having trouble sleeping? Or simply looking for some background noise to relax or work to? From rain or forest sounds to ocean and fireplace sounds, you can choose from a wide range of sleep sounds to help you unwind, relieve stress, or block out any unwanted noise. It’s also perfect for yoga workouts!

7. Manage your Finances

From checking your balance to sending money, you can manage your finances from the comfort of your own home with the power of your own voice! From PayPal to Amex and Capital One, stay on track of your finances with Alexa. Additional security pins are used for an added layer of security whenever you open the Skill, but check the terms and conditions for each Skill before you get started.

8. Exercise with Alexa

With a range of health and fitness Skills to choose from, you can get fit at home with a little help from Alexa. Download the ‘7-Minute Workout’ to help you achieve your fitness goals: With over 45 new exercises to try, you’ll never stop being excited to work out. Looking for some motivation? The ‘Inspire Me’ Skill will offer you inspirational audio clips to help you start your day off the right way!

9. Get Information

As well as all the news channels, there are a number of Skills that you can enable to get information and advice regarding a variety of topics. Here are just a couple of the information Skills that you can download onto your Amazon Echo:

  • Doctor Pooch: Have you recently adopted a new fur baby and don’t know what to feed them? Enable the ‘Doctor Pooch’ Skill and find out what foods are or aren’t acceptable to offer your dog or cat. This skill is also extremely helpful if your pet picks up something off the floor and you don’t know whether to worry or not.
  • Butterball: Making your first Thanksgiving turkey? Or simply need some tips and inspiration for your turkey dinner? Plan, prepare and cook your bird the right way with the ‘Butterball’ Skill.
Alexa tips and tricks for the family

10. Control your Nixplay Digital Photo Frame

Use your Amazon Echo to control your Nixplay photo frame. All you need to do is search for the Nixplay Skill and select “Enable”! Try out some of these phrases/requests to get started:

  • “Alexa, open my frame”
  • “Alexa, ask my frame to show me my playlist”
  • “Alexa, ask my frame if it’s connected”

This skill is compatible with the Nixplay Smart Frames, the Nixplay Seed line, and the Nixplay Seed Wave. Try it today to control your digital photo frame using the sound of your own voice!

And that’s our list of our favorite fun things to do with Alexa. Are you still struggling to find the best Alexa Skills for you? Make it easy and enable the ‘Skill Finder’ and find new skills—if you ask her, she’ll even give you a skill of the day! Or you can discover a list of the Amazon Alexa Skills online today.

Techy Christmas Gifts For Timeless Memories

Techy Christmas Gifts For Timeless Memories

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On December 2, 2019

In Gifting Guides

This festive season, make memories with the whole family and treat a loved one to a techy Christmas gift they’ll love. Create and savor your most treasured family moments using these must-have high-tech Christmas gifts. Trust us, there’s something suited for every member of the family. Read on for cool technology gift inspiration!

A Digital Camera

With all of the digital cameras on offer these days, there are plenty of options to choose from. If you’re buying a camera for a photography novice, keep it simple with a point-and-shoot camera. Try the Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II, or the Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 for a more affordable option. If the recipient has a little more experience, a more complex camera with additional lenses and attachments to help capture the best image possible may be preferable. Look for DSLR camera bundles that offer a wide range of accessories and equipment, as well as the main camera body.

A compact digital camera is the ideal travel companion to take with you wherever you go, letting you capture the moments as you experience them. Better yet, display those beautiful memories on a Nixplay digital photo frame, for the whole family to see.

Treasure Memories with a Digital Camera this Christmas

A GoPro Action Camera

Relive the memories with a selection of homemade family movies taken on a GoPro. A versatile camera that comes with the ability to withstand depths of up to 130 feet underwater (using the waterproof housing provided), it’s virtually indestructible–perfect for any budding adventurer! Using the GoPro app, you can download and edit images straight from your phone to share with your loved ones.

Out exploring without your family? Take your GoPro with you, film your experiences, transfer the clips to your phone, then forward them onto your Nixplay Smart Frame at home with the family using Wi-Fi.

GoPro Action Camera Gift for Christmas

A Virtual Reality Headset

Create fun memories with a virtual reality headset, the perfect Christmas gift for a tech lover. You don’t have to be a gamer to enjoy it–the whole family could immerse themselves into virtual reality and interact with a 3D world. Pick up a VR headset for your PC, PlayStation or smartphone, or opt for a standalone if you don’t already own a compatible device. With several family-friendly games available to buy, a VR headset is something that everyone can enjoy. From carnival games to quiz tournaments, treat yourselves to some family fun this Christmas!

Family Fun with a Virtual Reality Headset at Christmas

Virtual Home Assistant

From a Google Speaker to the Amazon Echo, there’s a virtual assistant out there for every family home–including more affordable options, like the Google Home Mini. This is a gift that the whole family can enjoy, together. A virtual home assistant can do everything from answering trivial questions, to telling jokes, and even rapping. You can also control several items at home, including lights, door locks, and other smart home devices with just the sound of your voice. Introduce your virtual assistant to your child’s bedtime routine and have them ask it to tell them a bedtime story–it’s something they’ll enjoy doing and it’ll also give you some time off! Better yet, ask it to help you manage your Nixplay Frame by turning it on and off and displaying the playlists you want to see.

Gift a Virtual Home Assistant for Christmas

Digital Photo Frame

Display all your family memories on a digital photo frame from Nixplay. It’s very easy to use and is the ideal gift for any tech-savvy family member or friend. Enjoy your family photos and videos on a high-definition display with a sleek and modern finish that makes it the perfect addition to any home. And with one tree seed being planted for every smart frame sold, there couldn’t be a better Christmas present to gift a loved one this year.

Christmas Photo Frame from Nixplay

Quick-Thinking Digital Gifts

Digital gifts are perfect for those last-minute, “uh-oh, I forgot to get them a present” moments, as they require absolutely no shopping at all–and there’s no need to worry about the store running out of them, either. Here are some of our suggestions:

Digital Gift Cards

Easy to purchase and even easier to send, an eGift Card is a perfect gift for anyone who is slightly more difficult to buy for. From clothing stores to online retailers, there’s a digital gift card for any family member or friend. Here are some of the most popular choices:

  • Amazon
  • Xbox
  • PlayStation
  • iTunes

Online Music Subscriptions
Give your loved ones the gift of music with a Spotify Premium subscription. They can then set it up to connect with their Nixplay digital frame! It’s a very thoughtful present that gives your recipient the freedom to access their favorite songs anytime, anywhere.

Gift them an App
Give the iOS users in your life an app! If they’ve been eyeing a photo editor or a new game, just head to the app store, select the app you wish to share with them, and choose “Gift App”. It’s that easy! It’ll get sent straight to their email address for them to redeem on Christmas morning.

Now you’re all set to buy your cool technology gifts and make memories with your family and friends this Christmas. Remember to keep an eye out for any holiday deals and don’t forget to share and display your memories on a Nixplay digital photo frame. With the Nixplay app, sending your photos through to your frame has never been easier. Get a Nixplay Frame at up to 30% off this Cyber Monday!

For more gift inspiration, check out our gifting guide for milestone birthdays.

Mars Salazar

Marianne is Nixplay’s Web Content Editor. Her hobbies include exploring new places, playing table tennis, and cuddling puppies. Send her a message at marianne.salazar@nixplay.com.

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