Frequently Asked Questions
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While Perspectives’ digital photo frames share the same core concept as other digital frames, our product stands out due to its innovative design and features. Here’s how we differ:
Size and Impact: Our frames come in larger sizes — 28” and 50.5” — to display on your walls, unlike the smaller and side table frames commonly available.
Material: We use real wood for the external frame, offering a premium, eco-friendly alternative to the plastic frames used by many competitors.
Photo Optimization: Our frames are designed to display photos in their optimal aspect ratio, avoiding the cropping or distortion often seen with broader screens offered by other digital photo frames.
Rotating Mount: A unique rotating mount allows seamless switching between portrait and landscape orientations, ensuring every photo looks its best.
Visit our About Us section to explore more features and a detailed comparison with other digital frames.
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While TVs, including the Samsung Frame TV, can display photos, they are not specifically designed for this purpose. Here’s why Perspectives’ frames are the better choice:
Dedicated to Photos: TVs have a specific role in your home — typically in the living room or entertainment area — and are optimized for video viewing. Using a TV to display photos in spaces like hallways, side walls, or above the couch isn’t practical and feels out of place. People rarely purchase TVs for these areas, as they are not suited for such purposes. Perspectives’ frames, on the other hand, are designed to replace traditional printed photo frames, allowing you to enjoy and showcase more of your memories in spaces where a TV wouldn’t fit aesthetically or functionally.
Storage and Usability: TVs don’t offer integrated storage for your photos or digital art, meaning you would need to manually upload and update them. Our frames simplify this process with built-in features to store and display your memories effortlessly.
Optimal Aspect Ratio: Most TVs have a 16:9 aspect ratio optimized for videos, which can leave black bars around your photos or crop them awkwardly. Perspectives’ frames feature a 3:2 aspect ratio, perfect for displaying photos as they were meant to be seen.
Aesthetic Design: Unlike TVs, our frames are crafted with real wooden exteriors and are available in various styles (modern, traditional, contemporary) to blend seamlessly with your home decor. They’re not just devices, they’re part of your home’s aesthetic.
Perspectives’ frames are not intended to replace TVs; instead, they are designed to replace traditional photo frames, offering a modern way to enjoy and share more of your photos. For more details and a full comparison, visit our About Us section.
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Perspectives frames are thoughtfully designed to create the ultimate photo-viewing experience, addressing challenges users face with TVs
Dedicated purpose to display your photo memories: Perspectives frames offer a focused and immersive photo-viewing experience, unlike TVs, which are designed primarily for entertainment. While TVs can display photos, they are multifunctional devices meant for streaming platforms, live channels, or gaming. This often diverts attention away from your memories. watching Netflix, YouTube, or live TV, and over time, displaying photos becomes an afterthought, defeating the purpose.
In contrast, Perspectives frames are dedicated solely to showcasing your photos and digital art, free from the distractions of apps, notifications, or channel switching. They ensure your memories remain the center of attention, creating a serene, uninterrupted display experience that TVs simply cannot match.
Effortless maintenance: Most TVs don’t offer internal data storage for your photos. So unlike TVs, which often require external devices or constant connectivity to display photos, Perspectives frames come with built-in 64GB storage, allowing you to store thousands of photos locally. This eliminates the hassle of relying on additional hardware or keeping devices connected.
We encourage you to try displaying your photos on your TV and see for yourself. You may notice:
Photos don’t fill the screen properly due to the 16:9 aspect ratio, leaving black bars or cropping.
TVs don't have built-in storage for photos, requiring a phone or external device to stay connected.
The experience is often interrupted by channel or app changes and the probability of switching to display photos after channel changes could be low.
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The aspect ratio is the ratio between the width and the height of a photo or display or image. It’s written as two numbers, like 16:9 or 3:2, which show how wide something is compared to how tall it is. How do 16:9 and 3:2 differ?
16:9 Aspect Ratio: This is the standard ratio for TVs, computer monitors, and video content. It’s wider, making it ideal for movies and videos. However, when displaying photos (especially those taken on most cameras), a 16:9 screen often results in black bars on the sides or parts of the photo are cropped to fit the wider frame.
3:2 Aspect Ratio: This ratio is commonly used in photography, as it matches the native aspect ratio of most DSLRs, mirrorless cameras, and even many smartphones. Photos displayed in 3:2 retain their full composition, avoiding black bars or the need to crop parts of the image.
Why it matters: When you display photos on a screen that doesn’t match their natural shape, like a 16:9 on TVs or other display options, you often lose part of the image or see black bars on the sides. This takes away from the beauty and impact of your photos. Here’s why a 3:2 aspect ratio makes all the difference:
Preserve Composition: Many photos, particularly those captured by professional or DSLR cameras, are composed intentionally to fit a 3:2 ratio. A 16:9 screen either cuts off parts of the photo or adds black bars, which detracts from the full visual impact of your images.
Aesthetic Integrity: When photos are cropped or displayed with black bars, they can feel less immersive and impactful. When photos are shown in their true shape and size, they look more vibrant and alive. The 3:2 aspect ratio ensures your photos look natural and as the photographer intended, preserving photo’s emotional and artistic value.
Tailored for Photos: Unlike a TV optimized for videos, a 3:2 frame focuses solely on displaying photos beautifully, giving them the attention they deserve. Whether it’s a landscape, portrait, or candid moment, your photos will appear full, vibrant, and alive.
Consistency Across Devices: Most modern cameras and smartphones capture photos in a 3:2 or similar ratio, so using a 3:2 frame means your photos seamlessly transfer without needing edits, adjustments, or cropping.
At Perspectives, we believe your memories deserve to be displayed in their full glory. That’s why our frames are designed to optimize photos viewing experience, ensuring every photo retains its intended beauty and becomes a centerpiece of your home.
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Unlike printed frames, Perspectives frames let you display and rotate thousands of photos in one place. No more choosing just one memory — you can showcase them all, updated as often as you like.
Perspectives’ digital frames vs. other options
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At Perspectives, we take your privacy seriously. We do not store or access your photos, and we do not offer cloud storage services. Instead, our frames come with 64GB of local storage, so all your photos are safely stored directly on your device. This ensures that your photos remain private and under your control, with no third-party access. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your memories in a secure, local environment.
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At Perspectives, your privacy and security are our top priorities. To safeguard your account, we do not save or store passwords, reducing the risk of breaches if passwords are ever compromised. Instead, we use a secure login process where a one-time password (OTP) is sent to your registered email and phone number each time you wish to log in. This ensures that only you can access your account while enhancing the safety of your data and personal information.
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At Perspectives, we are dedicated to ensuring that artists retain ownership of their photos and that their work is respected. To prevent unauthorized use, we do not allow users to take screenshots or save photos onto their computers or phones from our platform. Additionally, artists have the option to include signatures on photos, ensuring their name is always associated with their work. These measures help preserve the artist's ownership and maintain the integrity of their creations.
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Perspectives frames come in two sizes: 28” and 50.5”, making them large enough to beautifully showcase your photos and art as statement pieces on your wall.
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Yes! Perspectives frames come with a rotating mount, allowing you to easily switch between portrait and landscape views with a single click.
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No, you don’t need to get an additional cloud storage. Our frames come with 64GB of local storage, allowing you to store your photos directly on the frame. This ensures that your photos remain private and secure, with no third-party access. Your memories are yours, and we respect your control over them by storing them locally on your frames.
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Our frames are crafted from recyclable, real wood for a premium, eco-friendly finish that complements any home decor
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Our frames come in a variety of styles, from modern and contemporary to traditional designs, so you can find one that matches your home decor.
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We use recyclable materials, including sustainably sourced wooden frames, and our frames are designed to last, reducing the need for frequent replacements.
Product specifications and features
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You can upload photos directly from your phone, cloud storage, or computers albums using our app, making it easy to curate your collection.
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Frames are connected with your phones through WiFi and Bluetooth. An internet connection is required for initial setup and syncing photos.
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Yes, users can add photos, digital paintings, and display art purchased online. Perspectives also offers an Online Gallery, where you can subscribe to works from various artists and photographers. Once subscribed, you can enjoy their artwork on your digital frame. The gallery content is updated regularly based on what artists and photographers share. Visit the Online Gallery section to explore the collection (currently in beta testing mode)!
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