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4.0 out of 5 stars
Your Own Art Gallery At Home
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2021
This is a review of a 65” Samsung The Frame TV (Model #QN65LS03AAFXZA), 2021 year model (I would say similar things apply to 55” and 75” because of how bulky/long these sizes are). This review is also specific to the Art Mode of this TV (I am not reviewing the TV mode). If displaying Art is your primary objective, then get this Frame. The fact that it also is a TV is a great plus. But I would not recommend getting this if TV usage is your primary objective. We’ve only had the TV for about 1 week, so I am sure we will find additional settings and circumstances that we have not yet discovered.The decision to get this TV came out of the want to display a large photograph (60”x30”). I specifically was planning to get a Metal Print of that size, the cost of which is around $500-$700. We have many photographs hanging throughout the house, including ones printed on metal. But the cost just for one of this size is significant – and then you are basically stuck with just one art piece. So after some research of currently available Digital Frames, I decided that it actually made sense to spend $1,500 on Samsung’s TV Frame and have the ability to display whatever images we wanted.So far we are loving it! It is really good for displaying Art pieces. I am comparing it to professionally printed art photography on various substrates (art paper, acrylic and metal prints). This Digital Frame will NOT replace a professional print – but it comes darn close. It’s a compromise that gives you the ability to showcase and look at infinite number of art pieces, which obviously you cannot do with printed art. Brings hundreds of my art photographs to life (that otherwise are languishing in the digital closet on my computer).PROS:- Great for displaying Art Images- Excellent image rendition- Minimal glare- Ability to load & view your own images- Auto mat creation/adjustment for loaded images- Not just a Digital Art Frame, but a fully functional TV as well- Lot’s of connection options (hardwire and wireless)CONS:- Horizontal placement only. 55” sizes and over cannot be placed in Vertical configuration- Built-in Matting software is very limited (see below review for details)- There is a minor display issue when using dark color mats (see picture & below review for details)- Built-in TV speakers are not very good- Cannot use music apps available in TV mode while in Art modeINSTALLATION EXPERIENCE • Paper template for the brackets was included in the box • The 65” screen is listed at almost 50 lbs – so it is fairly heavy. Two people are absolutely required to move it around (or you are risking breaking it), as well as for the final hanging on the wall brackets. The pieces of the bracket that are screwed into the back of the screen have an ingenious design that allows you to make a slight adjustment (1-2 degrees) once the TV is on the wall – so there is some play to level it out just in case the brackets are not perfectly level (or the edge of the wall is not perfectly level). • Careful moving the screen around – it should not be held horizontally (parallel to the floor) by two people – it bends/flexes and feels like it can break/crack. So carrying it vertically (perpendicular) to the floor is highly recommended. If you need to carry it and then place it on a flat surface, do so vertically and then gently/slowly rotate it from a vertical position laying it flat. • Our installation did not include hiding the connecting cable (from the One Connect box to TV) in the wall. But I hid most of it behind a speaker stand, so only 5” of the cable is visible and it is so slim and unobtrusive that you basically don’t see it (especially since you are paying attention to the displayed art).ART MODE EXPERIENCEThe screen has minimal glare/reflection (see video) and is able to show “True” , very deep, even, black color. The motion sensor in our environment seems to be pretty weak. Have to keep it on the widest/strongest setting to detect most of the motion of people going through (possibly because of how far away (from the screen) the hallway is where we normally walk). Because of this, I have turned off the Motion Sensor and feel that we like this setting better, as the art on the wall is now “Always On”, which feels much more natural – just like regular art piece is always visible. Night Mode setting does work, but will depend on the ambient light amount in your specific setting (e.g. if it does not turn off, there is probably too much light for the sensor and if it does not turn back on, there is not enough light. Once the slide show is turned on, there is no way to manually (via remote control) advance to the next art piece. Also, if you are using The Frame to display your own art pieces, you have only 2 categories available for slide shows – My Photos and Favorites. So there is no ability to create various categories/curation sets – this actually becomes very frustrating once the numbers of images start exceeding 50 items. If you want to have smaller sets of curated own images, you constantly have to remove and add to Favorites.BUILT-IN AUTO-MATTING EXPERIENCE • If you want your image to be displayed taking up the ENTIRE screen, the ONLY way to do so is to ensure that the ratio of the image is EXACTLY 16:9. If you are off even 1 pixel, it will create a mat for the picture and will NOT give you an option to display without a Mat. It took me a frustrating several hours of playing around to figure this out. • You can upload only JPG, JPEG & PNG format files (can’t upload TIFF files). If you are creating/saving your own image as JPG, it seems Samsung software will have issues uploading JPGs with certain options enabled when you are saving them. For example, I found the hard way that the following settings (that are available with certain image editing software) will cause an upload issue (Save EXIF Data, Save XMP Data) • Overall, I feel that built-in matting software is very limited in function. Color choices are fairly limited and there is no true Black color mat option. It is able to create only Single Mats. Diptych or Triptych matting is not an option. This can be accomplished only through SmartThings phone app (see Smart Things section of this review). The only way to get around and create truly custom mats is for you to create them on your own on your computer (via whatever Photo Editing software you use), incorporating them as part of a single image (with the EXACT 16:9 measurements) and then loading into The Frame. • On Dark Mat colors (black, brown, navy) there is a slight horizontal line (of a lighter color) is visible at the top division of the mat (see picture with red arrows). This is obviously a Software issue (vs an LED pixel issue), because that line does not exist on lighter colored mats or if an image is displayed full screen (without a mat). However, it is almost invisible when you are looking at the image displayed far away (which you are if you are using 55” and above screen size). • Mats are not solid in color rendition – they are spotty. Again, the only way to fix this is to create your own matting via photo editing software.REMOTE CONTROL EXPERIENCE • Remote control is very slick and has minimal amount of buttons compared to the older Samsung remote controls. It does not have batteries that can be replaced – it is either chargeable via a USB-C connector (that does not come with the unit) or via solar panel on the back. • The placement of our TV is a bit strange (see pictures). We actually have another Samsung TV (a 40”) right under this one. The smaller TV is the one we use to watch movies (placed at a much lower, eye level), while The Frame is used only for art display in this large room. I found out immediately that BOTH remote controls (the one for the smaller TV and the one for The Frame) actually work for both TVs. So it was pretty funny when either one turned one TV off and turned the other on at the same time (or both on/off at the same time). Also, I believe the older remote is only Infrared, while the new one is both – infrared and RF. So just in case you will end up with a similar configuration where you have two Samsung TVs more or less near each other, you need to be aware of this. I got around the problem by taking advantage of the fact that one is infrared and the other is RF/infrared by turning on/off one or the other very close to the TV itself (or the One Connect box) and once either one is on, then using the correct remote for each one.SMART THINGS PHONE APP MATTING EXPERIENCE (using iPhone) • Have to have (or create one) a Samsung account in order to use SmartThings app (not my optimal choice). • During setup, have to connect SmartThings app to The Frame TV via Bluetooth • Whatever pictures you want to use to setup for Diptych or Triptych (it is called a Collage option in the app) need to be on your phone in My Photos. • Available Diptych and Triptych mats are NOT adjustable. In other words, the opening of the mats for the pictures is a SET template – it will not automatically adjust to the picture size (unlike on the mat setting on the TV itself for a single mat). So for example, if you have three horizontal pictures/photos that you want to setup for a Triptych mat, the Triptych is ONLY setup for Vertical or Square pictures and will place your horizontal pictures within the vertical/square openings. You do have the ability to move/adjust placement of each of the pictures within each of the Triptych openings, but again – the template is NOT adjustable. So the distance from the edge of the mat to the pictures itself never changes. The same is true for Diptych – the available template is set as Left Vertical, Right Horizontal – you cannot switch this configuration.OTHER MODES/SERVICES EXPERIENCE • AMBIENT MODE - This mode provides for various included moving/interactive images, as well as the ability to set a specific color to the entire screen. If you are tired of looking at Art pictures, you can switch to this mode to change things up a bit. • MY SHELF – I have not found this mode useful at all, so no additional feedback • ART MUSEUM SERVICE - There are about 20 free art images available to pick from. There are several Art subscription services available. I have not used any yet, since I am using my own art pieces for now. • USB KEY (or hard drive) CONNECTION/USAGE - When you connect a USB key (or a compatible hard drive), you can display images when in TV mode (this becomes another Source). You can display the images in a slide show mode. This probably is good to view/show family snaps, but it is not a good display option for art images. The screen displays images at an extremely bright setting. You can probably change the brightness, but the display feel is completely different than Art Mode. You can also play music files if they are loaded on the USB key and music playing option is also available as a background while picture slide show is in progress. There is also an interesting option called 360 Degree View – this option provides the ability to see the original flat image in 360 degrees that you can move around – based on the image, it can provide quite an interesting perspective. • BUILT-IN TV SPEAKERS – are not very good. It is best to connect either a Sound Bar and/or home stereo.NICE TO HAVE • Ability to create/use multiple (more than 2) categories for curation of your own images (see Art Mode Experience section for details). • Being able to play music on TV (natively) while Art is being displayed. For example, you have music options as part of applications in the Smart Hub (Amazon Prime, Spotify, etc.). So it would be nice if you can get that going while Art is being displayed. But with the current setup, that is not possible, because the unit needs to be in the TV mode to use these applications. The only way to accomplish this is to connect your smart phone to the TV via Bluetooth and play music on your smart phone using Frame as Bluetooth speakers (Samsung calls this type of setup Sound Mirroring). • Ability to place The Frame into Vertical mode as well (for 55” and over screens)LONGEVITY/HOT PIXELS/IMAGE BURN-INTime will tell for all of these areas. I am especially concerned about Image Burn-In, since I am planning to have a single image being displayed potentially for weeks at a time. Hopefully Samsung has taken this into account specifically for this Digital Frame. According to FRAMEMYTV, they have not experienced any image burn-in on Samsung Frames that they have on 7/24 with single images.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2021
This is a review of a 65” Samsung The Frame TV (Model #QN65LS03AAFXZA), 2021 year model (I would say similar things apply to 55” and 75” because of how bulky/long these sizes are). This review is also specific to the Art Mode of this TV (I am not reviewing the TV mode). If displaying Art is your primary objective, then get this Frame. The fact that it also is a TV is a great plus. But I would not recommend getting this if TV usage is your primary objective. We’ve only had the TV for about 1 week, so I am sure we will find additional settings and circumstances that we have not yet discovered.
The decision to get this TV came out of the want to display a large photograph (60”x30”). I specifically was planning to get a Metal Print of that size, the cost of which is around $500-$700. We have many photographs hanging throughout the house, including ones printed on metal. But the cost just for one of this size is significant – and then you are basically stuck with just one art piece. So after some research of currently available Digital Frames, I decided that it actually made sense to spend $1,500 on Samsung’s TV Frame and have the ability to display whatever images we wanted.
So far we are loving it! It is really good for displaying Art pieces. I am comparing it to professionally printed art photography on various substrates (art paper, acrylic and metal prints). This Digital Frame will NOT replace a professional print – but it comes darn close. It’s a compromise that gives you the ability to showcase and look at infinite number of art pieces, which obviously you cannot do with printed art. Brings hundreds of my art photographs to life (that otherwise are languishing in the digital closet on my computer).
PROS:
- Great for displaying Art Images
- Excellent image rendition
- Minimal glare
- Ability to load & view your own images
- Auto mat creation/adjustment for loaded images
- Not just a Digital Art Frame, but a fully functional TV as well
- Lot’s of connection options (hardwire and wireless)
CONS:
- Horizontal placement only. 55” sizes and over cannot be placed in Vertical configuration
- Built-in Matting software is very limited (see below review for details)
- There is a minor display issue when using dark color mats (see picture & below review for details)
- Built-in TV speakers are not very good
- Cannot use music apps available in TV mode while in Art mode
INSTALLATION EXPERIENCE
• Paper template for the brackets was included in the box
• The 65” screen is listed at almost 50 lbs – so it is fairly heavy. Two people are absolutely required to move it around (or you are risking breaking it), as well as for the final hanging on the wall brackets. The pieces of the bracket that are screwed into the back of the screen have an ingenious design that allows you to make a slight adjustment (1-2 degrees) once the TV is on the wall – so there is some play to level it out just in case the brackets are not perfectly level (or the edge of the wall is not perfectly level).
• Careful moving the screen around – it should not be held horizontally (parallel to the floor) by two people – it bends/flexes and feels like it can break/crack. So carrying it vertically (perpendicular) to the floor is highly recommended. If you need to carry it and then place it on a flat surface, do so vertically and then gently/slowly rotate it from a vertical position laying it flat.
• Our installation did not include hiding the connecting cable (from the One Connect box to TV) in the wall. But I hid most of it behind a speaker stand, so only 5” of the cable is visible and it is so slim and unobtrusive that you basically don’t see it (especially since you are paying attention to the displayed art).
ART MODE EXPERIENCE
The screen has minimal glare/reflection (see video) and is able to show “True” , very deep, even, black color. The motion sensor in our environment seems to be pretty weak. Have to keep it on the widest/strongest setting to detect most of the motion of people going through (possibly because of how far away (from the screen) the hallway is where we normally walk). Because of this, I have turned off the Motion Sensor and feel that we like this setting better, as the art on the wall is now “Always On”, which feels much more natural – just like regular art piece is always visible. Night Mode setting does work, but will depend on the ambient light amount in your specific setting (e.g. if it does not turn off, there is probably too much light for the sensor and if it does not turn back on, there is not enough light. Once the slide show is turned on, there is no way to manually (via remote control) advance to the next art piece. Also, if you are using The Frame to display your own art pieces, you have only 2 categories available for slide shows – My Photos and Favorites. So there is no ability to create various categories/curation sets – this actually becomes very frustrating once the numbers of images start exceeding 50 items. If you want to have smaller sets of curated own images, you constantly have to remove and add to Favorites.
BUILT-IN AUTO-MATTING EXPERIENCE
• If you want your image to be displayed taking up the ENTIRE screen, the ONLY way to do so is to ensure that the ratio of the image is EXACTLY 16:9. If you are off even 1 pixel, it will create a mat for the picture and will NOT give you an option to display without a Mat. It took me a frustrating several hours of playing around to figure this out.
• You can upload only JPG, JPEG & PNG format files (can’t upload TIFF files). If you are creating/saving your own image as JPG, it seems Samsung software will have issues uploading JPGs with certain options enabled when you are saving them. For example, I found the hard way that the following settings (that are available with certain image editing software) will cause an upload issue (Save EXIF Data, Save XMP Data)
• Overall, I feel that built-in matting software is very limited in function. Color choices are fairly limited and there is no true Black color mat option. It is able to create only Single Mats. Diptych or Triptych matting is not an option. This can be accomplished only through SmartThings phone app (see Smart Things section of this review). The only way to get around and create truly custom mats is for you to create them on your own on your computer (via whatever Photo Editing software you use), incorporating them as part of a single image (with the EXACT 16:9 measurements) and then loading into The Frame.
• On Dark Mat colors (black, brown, navy) there is a slight horizontal line (of a lighter color) is visible at the top division of the mat (see picture with red arrows). This is obviously a Software issue (vs an LED pixel issue), because that line does not exist on lighter colored mats or if an image is displayed full screen (without a mat). However, it is almost invisible when you are looking at the image displayed far away (which you are if you are using 55” and above screen size).
• Mats are not solid in color rendition – they are spotty. Again, the only way to fix this is to create your own matting via photo editing software.
REMOTE CONTROL EXPERIENCE
• Remote control is very slick and has minimal amount of buttons compared to the older Samsung remote controls. It does not have batteries that can be replaced – it is either chargeable via a USB-C connector (that does not come with the unit) or via solar panel on the back.
• The placement of our TV is a bit strange (see pictures). We actually have another Samsung TV (a 40”) right under this one. The smaller TV is the one we use to watch movies (placed at a much lower, eye level), while The Frame is used only for art display in this large room. I found out immediately that BOTH remote controls (the one for the smaller TV and the one for The Frame) actually work for both TVs. So it was pretty funny when either one turned one TV off and turned the other on at the same time (or both on/off at the same time). Also, I believe the older remote is only Infrared, while the new one is both – infrared and RF. So just in case you will end up with a similar configuration where you have two Samsung TVs more or less near each other, you need to be aware of this. I got around the problem by taking advantage of the fact that one is infrared and the other is RF/infrared by turning on/off one or the other very close to the TV itself (or the One Connect box) and once either one is on, then using the correct remote for each one.
SMART THINGS PHONE APP MATTING EXPERIENCE (using iPhone)
• Have to have (or create one) a Samsung account in order to use SmartThings app (not my optimal choice).
• During setup, have to connect SmartThings app to The Frame TV via Bluetooth
• Whatever pictures you want to use to setup for Diptych or Triptych (it is called a Collage option in the app) need to be on your phone in My Photos.
• Available Diptych and Triptych mats are NOT adjustable. In other words, the opening of the mats for the pictures is a SET template – it will not automatically adjust to the picture size (unlike on the mat setting on the TV itself for a single mat). So for example, if you have three horizontal pictures/photos that you want to setup for a Triptych mat, the Triptych is ONLY setup for Vertical or Square pictures and will place your horizontal pictures within the vertical/square openings. You do have the ability to move/adjust placement of each of the pictures within each of the Triptych openings, but again – the template is NOT adjustable. So the distance from the edge of the mat to the pictures itself never changes. The same is true for Diptych – the available template is set as Left Vertical, Right Horizontal – you cannot switch this configuration.
OTHER MODES/SERVICES EXPERIENCE
• AMBIENT MODE - This mode provides for various included moving/interactive images, as well as the ability to set a specific color to the entire screen. If you are tired of looking at Art pictures, you can switch to this mode to change things up a bit.
• MY SHELF – I have not found this mode useful at all, so no additional feedback
• ART MUSEUM SERVICE - There are about 20 free art images available to pick from. There are several Art subscription services available. I have not used any yet, since I am using my own art pieces for now.
• USB KEY (or hard drive) CONNECTION/USAGE - When you connect a USB key (or a compatible hard drive), you can display images when in TV mode (this becomes another Source). You can display the images in a slide show mode. This probably is good to view/show family snaps, but it is not a good display option for art images. The screen displays images at an extremely bright setting. You can probably change the brightness, but the display feel is completely different than Art Mode. You can also play music files if they are loaded on the USB key and music playing option is also available as a background while picture slide show is in progress. There is also an interesting option called 360 Degree View – this option provides the ability to see the original flat image in 360 degrees that you can move around – based on the image, it can provide quite an interesting perspective.
• BUILT-IN TV SPEAKERS – are not very good. It is best to connect either a Sound Bar and/or home stereo.
NICE TO HAVE
• Ability to create/use multiple (more than 2) categories for curation of your own images (see Art Mode Experience section for details).
• Being able to play music on TV (natively) while Art is being displayed. For example, you have music options as part of applications in the Smart Hub (Amazon Prime, Spotify, etc.). So it would be nice if you can get that going while Art is being displayed. But with the current setup, that is not possible, because the unit needs to be in the TV mode to use these applications. The only way to accomplish this is to connect your smart phone to the TV via Bluetooth and play music on your smart phone using Frame as Bluetooth speakers (Samsung calls this type of setup Sound Mirroring).
• Ability to place The Frame into Vertical mode as well (for 55” and over screens)
LONGEVITY/HOT PIXELS/IMAGE BURN-IN
Time will tell for all of these areas. I am especially concerned about Image Burn-In, since I am planning to have a single image being displayed potentially for weeks at a time. Hopefully Samsung has taken this into account specifically for this Digital Frame. According to FRAMEMYTV, they have not experienced any image burn-in on Samsung Frames that they have on 7/24 with single images.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Your Own Art Gallery At Home
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2021
This is a review of a 65” Samsung The Frame TV (Model #QN65LS03AAFXZA), 2021 year model (I would say similar things apply to 55” and 75” because of how bulky/long these sizes are). This review is also specific to the Art Mode of this TV (I am not reviewing the TV mode). If displaying Art is your primary objective, then get this Frame. The fact that it also is a TV is a great plus. But I would not recommend getting this if TV usage is your primary objective. We’ve only had the TV for about 1 week, so I am sure we will find additional settings and circumstances that we have not yet discovered.
The decision to get this TV came out of the want to display a large photograph (60”x30”). I specifically was planning to get a Metal Print of that size, the cost of which is around $500-$700. We have many photographs hanging throughout the house, including ones printed on metal. But the cost just for one of this size is significant – and then you are basically stuck with just one art piece. So after some research of currently available Digital Frames, I decided that it actually made sense to spend $1,500 on Samsung’s TV Frame and have the ability to display whatever images we wanted.
So far we are loving it! It is really good for displaying Art pieces. I am comparing it to professionally printed art photography on various substrates (art paper, acrylic and metal prints). This Digital Frame will NOT replace a professional print – but it comes darn close. It’s a compromise that gives you the ability to showcase and look at infinite number of art pieces, which obviously you cannot do with printed art. Brings hundreds of my art photographs to life (that otherwise are languishing in the digital closet on my computer).
PROS:
- Great for displaying Art Images
- Excellent image rendition
- Minimal glare
- Ability to load & view your own images
- Auto mat creation/adjustment for loaded images
- Not just a Digital Art Frame, but a fully functional TV as well
- Lot’s of connection options (hardwire and wireless)
CONS:
- Horizontal placement only. 55” sizes and over cannot be placed in Vertical configuration
- Built-in Matting software is very limited (see below review for details)
- There is a minor display issue when using dark color mats (see picture & below review for details)
- Built-in TV speakers are not very good
- Cannot use music apps available in TV mode while in Art mode
INSTALLATION EXPERIENCE
• Paper template for the brackets was included in the box
• The 65” screen is listed at almost 50 lbs – so it is fairly heavy. Two people are absolutely required to move it around (or you are risking breaking it), as well as for the final hanging on the wall brackets. The pieces of the bracket that are screwed into the back of the screen have an ingenious design that allows you to make a slight adjustment (1-2 degrees) once the TV is on the wall – so there is some play to level it out just in case the brackets are not perfectly level (or the edge of the wall is not perfectly level).
• Careful moving the screen around – it should not be held horizontally (parallel to the floor) by two people – it bends/flexes and feels like it can break/crack. So carrying it vertically (perpendicular) to the floor is highly recommended. If you need to carry it and then place it on a flat surface, do so vertically and then gently/slowly rotate it from a vertical position laying it flat.
• Our installation did not include hiding the connecting cable (from the One Connect box to TV) in the wall. But I hid most of it behind a speaker stand, so only 5” of the cable is visible and it is so slim and unobtrusive that you basically don’t see it (especially since you are paying attention to the displayed art).
ART MODE EXPERIENCE
The screen has minimal glare/reflection (see video) and is able to show “True” , very deep, even, black color. The motion sensor in our environment seems to be pretty weak. Have to keep it on the widest/strongest setting to detect most of the motion of people going through (possibly because of how far away (from the screen) the hallway is where we normally walk). Because of this, I have turned off the Motion Sensor and feel that we like this setting better, as the art on the wall is now “Always On”, which feels much more natural – just like regular art piece is always visible. Night Mode setting does work, but will depend on the ambient light amount in your specific setting (e.g. if it does not turn off, there is probably too much light for the sensor and if it does not turn back on, there is not enough light. Once the slide show is turned on, there is no way to manually (via remote control) advance to the next art piece. Also, if you are using The Frame to display your own art pieces, you have only 2 categories available for slide shows – My Photos and Favorites. So there is no ability to create various categories/curation sets – this actually becomes very frustrating once the numbers of images start exceeding 50 items. If you want to have smaller sets of curated own images, you constantly have to remove and add to Favorites.
BUILT-IN AUTO-MATTING EXPERIENCE
• If you want your image to be displayed taking up the ENTIRE screen, the ONLY way to do so is to ensure that the ratio of the image is EXACTLY 16:9. If you are off even 1 pixel, it will create a mat for the picture and will NOT give you an option to display without a Mat. It took me a frustrating several hours of playing around to figure this out.
• You can upload only JPG, JPEG & PNG format files (can’t upload TIFF files). If you are creating/saving your own image as JPG, it seems Samsung software will have issues uploading JPGs with certain options enabled when you are saving them. For example, I found the hard way that the following settings (that are available with certain image editing software) will cause an upload issue (Save EXIF Data, Save XMP Data)
• Overall, I feel that built-in matting software is very limited in function. Color choices are fairly limited and there is no true Black color mat option. It is able to create only Single Mats. Diptych or Triptych matting is not an option. This can be accomplished only through SmartThings phone app (see Smart Things section of this review). The only way to get around and create truly custom mats is for you to create them on your own on your computer (via whatever Photo Editing software you use), incorporating them as part of a single image (with the EXACT 16:9 measurements) and then loading into The Frame.
• On Dark Mat colors (black, brown, navy) there is a slight horizontal line (of a lighter color) is visible at the top division of the mat (see picture with red arrows). This is obviously a Software issue (vs an LED pixel issue), because that line does not exist on lighter colored mats or if an image is displayed full screen (without a mat). However, it is almost invisible when you are looking at the image displayed far away (which you are if you are using 55” and above screen size).
• Mats are not solid in color rendition – they are spotty. Again, the only way to fix this is to create your own matting via photo editing software.
REMOTE CONTROL EXPERIENCE
• Remote control is very slick and has minimal amount of buttons compared to the older Samsung remote controls. It does not have batteries that can be replaced – it is either chargeable via a USB-C connector (that does not come with the unit) or via solar panel on the back.
• The placement of our TV is a bit strange (see pictures). We actually have another Samsung TV (a 40”) right under this one. The smaller TV is the one we use to watch movies (placed at a much lower, eye level), while The Frame is used only for art display in this large room. I found out immediately that BOTH remote controls (the one for the smaller TV and the one for The Frame) actually work for both TVs. So it was pretty funny when either one turned one TV off and turned the other on at the same time (or both on/off at the same time). Also, I believe the older remote is only Infrared, while the new one is both – infrared and RF. So just in case you will end up with a similar configuration where you have two Samsung TVs more or less near each other, you need to be aware of this. I got around the problem by taking advantage of the fact that one is infrared and the other is RF/infrared by turning on/off one or the other very close to the TV itself (or the One Connect box) and once either one is on, then using the correct remote for each one.
SMART THINGS PHONE APP MATTING EXPERIENCE (using iPhone)
• Have to have (or create one) a Samsung account in order to use SmartThings app (not my optimal choice).
• During setup, have to connect SmartThings app to The Frame TV via Bluetooth
• Whatever pictures you want to use to setup for Diptych or Triptych (it is called a Collage option in the app) need to be on your phone in My Photos.
• Available Diptych and Triptych mats are NOT adjustable. In other words, the opening of the mats for the pictures is a SET template – it will not automatically adjust to the picture size (unlike on the mat setting on the TV itself for a single mat). So for example, if you have three horizontal pictures/photos that you want to setup for a Triptych mat, the Triptych is ONLY setup for Vertical or Square pictures and will place your horizontal pictures within the vertical/square openings. You do have the ability to move/adjust placement of each of the pictures within each of the Triptych openings, but again – the template is NOT adjustable. So the distance from the edge of the mat to the pictures itself never changes. The same is true for Diptych – the available template is set as Left Vertical, Right Horizontal – you cannot switch this configuration.
OTHER MODES/SERVICES EXPERIENCE
• AMBIENT MODE - This mode provides for various included moving/interactive images, as well as the ability to set a specific color to the entire screen. If you are tired of looking at Art pictures, you can switch to this mode to change things up a bit.
• MY SHELF – I have not found this mode useful at all, so no additional feedback
• ART MUSEUM SERVICE - There are about 20 free art images available to pick from. There are several Art subscription services available. I have not used any yet, since I am using my own art pieces for now.
• USB KEY (or hard drive) CONNECTION/USAGE - When you connect a USB key (or a compatible hard drive), you can display images when in TV mode (this becomes another Source). You can display the images in a slide show mode. This probably is good to view/show family snaps, but it is not a good display option for art images. The screen displays images at an extremely bright setting. You can probably change the brightness, but the display feel is completely different than Art Mode. You can also play music files if they are loaded on the USB key and music playing option is also available as a background while picture slide show is in progress. There is also an interesting option called 360 Degree View – this option provides the ability to see the original flat image in 360 degrees that you can move around – based on the image, it can provide quite an interesting perspective.
• BUILT-IN TV SPEAKERS – are not very good. It is best to connect either a Sound Bar and/or home stereo.
NICE TO HAVE
• Ability to create/use multiple (more than 2) categories for curation of your own images (see Art Mode Experience section for details).
• Being able to play music on TV (natively) while Art is being displayed. For example, you have music options as part of applications in the Smart Hub (Amazon Prime, Spotify, etc.). So it would be nice if you can get that going while Art is being displayed. But with the current setup, that is not possible, because the unit needs to be in the TV mode to use these applications. The only way to accomplish this is to connect your smart phone to the TV via Bluetooth and play music on your smart phone using Frame as Bluetooth speakers (Samsung calls this type of setup Sound Mirroring).
• Ability to place The Frame into Vertical mode as well (for 55” and over screens)
LONGEVITY/HOT PIXELS/IMAGE BURN-IN
Time will tell for all of these areas. I am especially concerned about Image Burn-In, since I am planning to have a single image being displayed potentially for weeks at a time. Hopefully Samsung has taken this into account specifically for this Digital Frame. According to FRAMEMYTV, they have not experienced any image burn-in on Samsung Frames that they have on 7/24 with single images.
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2022
If you've ever heard a phrase like "a bigger TV just means a bigger black square on the wall" or "I hate big TVs distracting us and our guests from conversation" from your significant other, look no further. I took that as a challenge to find a 75" TV that blends in when off better than our old 65". DONE!
I will admit this came with compromises since I'd prefer the OLED picture quality. However, even with the LG Gallery series, that goal of blending into the room is lost with OLED because the picture has to change so frequently to avoid burn in. That's a slideshow...not a piece of art (look up OLED burn in if you're unaware).
I had a party the weekend after installing this. 30-60 minutes after people arrived they were saying things like "wait...that's a TV!" Even with a media cabinet and a sound bar under it, it took that long to notice/realize. Keep in mind, it's never going to 100% fool anyone because it's still backlit & 2D, but that's not the goal. It blends in well enough temporarily because a dim static picture surrounded by the high level esthetics of a piece of art (including the mount) really actually tricks the mind... for a while. This works on the psychological principals of central vs peripheral perception; if something in your peripheral changes or just doesn't make sense to the mind somehow, you'll instinctively pull it into your central perception for long enough to make sense of it. This QLED TV can stay in that peripheral zone MUCH longer than an OLED TV... SCIENCE!
Installation was pretty great, but I did hit a snag. You will need to be handy with a stud finder, level, tape measure, drill & drywall/masonry anchors, and you'll need to put 8 holes in your wall. Also you'll need to provide your own drywall anchors if that's your application. The outcome is well worth the work though. Other than actually making that final lift of the TV onto the wall, it is a one person job if you need it to be. Of the 8 holes, at least 4 need to be into studs, but the way the brackets work you have a lot of play to still be able to center the thing on the wall as long as your studs are 16" (standard) apart on center. I'm not sure if it will accommodate 24" spaced studs as well...do your research to make sure this is not your situation (some exterior walls) and check with Samsung's specs. I hit a snag because when I first saw the provided anchors, I assumed they'd work for drywall. They do not. That sucks if you've already drilled the size hole recommended for masonry into your drywall. Toggle bolt to the rescue!
The Samsung Connect box is awesome! I know a lot of high end TVs have similar systems, and I honestly don't know if Samsung's offering here is superior or not. However, I don't know why TVs in general haven't moved to this type of hookup system. If needed, your connections could be WAY away from the TV and you still have one easily hidden wire. This makes installations in places like brick/fireplace way easier, but also it's just so much better when it comes time to change something you've got hooked up. Love it.
I gave 5 stars to the remote because it's small, simple, and actually stays charged w/ a solar panel. That's my preference. I've never cared for the big fancy "magic" remotes that try to be everything and more. I like that the TV can be controlled with simple inputs. You decide, but most who like the more complicated input systems wind up w/ a Logitech anyway.
Regarding Smart features and the UI, it's sufficient. As I said, I like that it accommodates a simple remote (whether it's OEM or 3rd party). I am slightly concerned that Samsung is somewhat divesting in Tizen (the smart OS) lately, just like they abandoned Smart Hub years ago. So far Tizen is still their TV OS of choice, but they moved away from it for wearables. What that may mean is that apps that come out in 5-10 years may not be supported on Tizen-based TVs... just like I can't get Disney+, Discovery+, Paramount+, etc. for my old Samsung TV w/ Smart Hub. For me I don't really care because I just use Chromecast w/ Google TV across all my screens. You should plan your own technological fate... I know mine.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wifey challenge accomplished
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2022
If you've ever heard a phrase like "a bigger TV just means a bigger black square on the wall" or "I hate big TVs distracting us and our guests from conversation" from your significant other, look no further. I took that as a challenge to find a 75" TV that blends in when off better than our old 65". DONE!
I will admit this came with compromises since I'd prefer the OLED picture quality. However, even with the LG Gallery series, that goal of blending into the room is lost with OLED because the picture has to change so frequently to avoid burn in. That's a slideshow...not a piece of art (look up OLED burn in if you're unaware).
I had a party the weekend after installing this. 30-60 minutes after people arrived they were saying things like "wait...that's a TV!" Even with a media cabinet and a sound bar under it, it took that long to notice/realize. Keep in mind, it's never going to 100% fool anyone because it's still backlit & 2D, but that's not the goal. It blends in well enough temporarily because a dim static picture surrounded by the high level esthetics of a piece of art (including the mount) really actually tricks the mind... for a while. This works on the psychological principals of central vs peripheral perception; if something in your peripheral changes or just doesn't make sense to the mind somehow, you'll instinctively pull it into your central perception for long enough to make sense of it. This QLED TV can stay in that peripheral zone MUCH longer than an OLED TV... SCIENCE!
Installation was pretty great, but I did hit a snag. You will need to be handy with a stud finder, level, tape measure, drill & drywall/masonry anchors, and you'll need to put 8 holes in your wall. Also you'll need to provide your own drywall anchors if that's your application. The outcome is well worth the work though. Other than actually making that final lift of the TV onto the wall, it is a one person job if you need it to be. Of the 8 holes, at least 4 need to be into studs, but the way the brackets work you have a lot of play to still be able to center the thing on the wall as long as your studs are 16" (standard) apart on center. I'm not sure if it will accommodate 24" spaced studs as well...do your research to make sure this is not your situation (some exterior walls) and check with Samsung's specs. I hit a snag because when I first saw the provided anchors, I assumed they'd work for drywall. They do not. That sucks if you've already drilled the size hole recommended for masonry into your drywall. Toggle bolt to the rescue!
The Samsung Connect box is awesome! I know a lot of high end TVs have similar systems, and I honestly don't know if Samsung's offering here is superior or not. However, I don't know why TVs in general haven't moved to this type of hookup system. If needed, your connections could be WAY away from the TV and you still have one easily hidden wire. This makes installations in places like brick/fireplace way easier, but also it's just so much better when it comes time to change something you've got hooked up. Love it.
I gave 5 stars to the remote because it's small, simple, and actually stays charged w/ a solar panel. That's my preference. I've never cared for the big fancy "magic" remotes that try to be everything and more. I like that the TV can be controlled with simple inputs. You decide, but most who like the more complicated input systems wind up w/ a Logitech anyway.
Regarding Smart features and the UI, it's sufficient. As I said, I like that it accommodates a simple remote (whether it's OEM or 3rd party). I am slightly concerned that Samsung is somewhat divesting in Tizen (the smart OS) lately, just like they abandoned Smart Hub years ago. So far Tizen is still their TV OS of choice, but they moved away from it for wearables. What that may mean is that apps that come out in 5-10 years may not be supported on Tizen-based TVs... just like I can't get Disney+, Discovery+, Paramount+, etc. for my old Samsung TV w/ Smart Hub. For me I don't really care because I just use Chromecast w/ Google TV across all my screens. You should plan your own technological fate... I know mine.
Ce n'est pas une 4k
Reviewed in Canada on December 6, 2020
Malgré la fiche d'achat la 32" n'est pas une 4k mais l'image est bonne pareille sauf qu'elle ne prends pas les chaines 4k du cable.
Hermoso cuadro para presentar en cualquier habitación
Reviewed in Mexico on October 2, 2021
Perfecto tamaño para una habitación pequeña y lo mejor es que luce maravillosa como toda una obra de arte
Super
Reviewed in Mexico on May 25, 2021
Excelente imagen
5.0 out of 5 stars
Super
Reviewed in Mexico on May 25, 2021
Excelente imagen
Muy recomendable
Reviewed in Mexico on March 29, 2021
Muy buena opción si quieres algo decorativo además
42 watts
ART MODE: The Frame transforms into a beautiful work of art when you’re not watching TV. Activate the built-in motion sensor so whenever you walk into the room, your TV displays one of your favorite selections.
ART STORE: Buy individual pieces or subscribe to an ever-increasing library of established and emerging artists’ work.
CUSTOMIZABLE FRAME: Elevate your space and make The Frame your own by enhancing it with a frame in black, white, beige or walnut.
ALEXA BUILT-IN: Ask more from your TV. Just ask Alexa to open apps, change the channel, search for movies and shows, play music, control your smart home devices and more. To talk to Alexa, press and hold the mic button on your remote.
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES: SAMSUNG OneRemote (TM-2050A), No Gap Wall Mount, One Connect Box, One Invisible Connection Cable 5m | For a gapless mount wall must be flat and with no sockets or outlets
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