Use case
A smart media frame without buying hardware
LumiFrame runs on the phones, tablets, and TVs you already use, so you get frame-style slideshows and collaborative sharing without a dedicated Aura, Nixplay, or Skylight purchase.
Software-first vs. dedicated frames
Traditional digital frames are great products, but they require buying purpose-built hardware. LumiFrame is built for households that want the same job, memories on a screen, remote control, shared albums, on devices they already own.
What you can use
- A phone or tablet left on a stand as an always-on display
- Any screen you sign in on, since every device can be a frame
- A living-room TV via Chromecast or AirPlay (Premium+)
What “smart” adds beyond a slideshow
Because LumiFrame is software, one account can do more than display memories: weekly memory recaps surface moments worth revisiting, an activity feed shows who added or reacted to what, and you can monitor every display’s status from a single app instead of walking up to each frame in turn.
Device expectations
LumiFrame supports iOS 15.5+ and Android 7+, but slideshows with video, transitions, and always-on playback work best on a recent phone or tablet with solid performance and a reliable Wi-Fi connection. For a dedicated display, choose a device you would comfortably use for everyday apps, not one you have retired because it struggles with modern software.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to buy a dedicated frame like Aura, Nixplay, or Skylight?
No. Those are all purpose-built hardware you buy once and leave in one spot. LumiFrame is an app, install it on a phone, tablet, or TV you already own and it becomes a fully-featured smart frame, with no separate device to purchase.
What devices can I use as a LumiFrame display?
Any phone or tablet on iOS 15.5+ and Android 7+ can run as a display. You can also cast from your everyday phone to a living-room TV over Chromecast, Google TV, or AirPlay on Premium and Elite, so the TV itself becomes the frame when you are not watching something else.
Can I cast to my TV instead of dedicating a tablet?
Yes. On Premium and Elite, LumiFrame casts to Chromecast, Google TV, and Apple TV via AirPlay. That means you can turn a living-room TV into a frame in the evening without owning a second screen at all.
How is this different from a photo-editing app that adds a frame border?
Photo-frame border apps decorate a single exported image. LumiFrame is a live, remotely-managed slideshow of photos and video: it keeps a real display current with albums that update automatically, lets you control playback from another device, and supports multiple contributors, closer to a dedicated hardware frame’s app than to a one-off photo editor.
What if I don't have a spare device to dedicate as a frame?
Your everyday phone can be the frame. Sign in, start a slideshow, and it plays right there. You can move your frame to another screen later, or repurpose an old tablet, see our guide on turning a spare iPad or Android tablet into a media frame.
Get started
- Install LumiFrame on the phone or tablet you want to use and sign in.
- Create an album, tap play, and make that device your frame.
- Invite people who contribute or cast to your TV when you are together.
Got a spare tablet? See how to turn a spare iPad into a media frame, compare LumiFrame vs Aura, Nixplay, Skylight & Frameo, or read the onboarding guide.
Turn a screen you own into a frame
Start free on the phones, tablets, and TVs already in your home, and upgrade only if you need more frames or storage.