- Aura has added Google Photos support to its digital photo frames
- Albums/individual photos can be uploaded to frames from linked accounts
- Aura Frames can also be preloaded with existing Google Photo albums
Aura features heavily in my guide to the best digital photo frames. In fact, I have two of his paintings in my house; the Ink with its natural, print-like E Ink display, and my absolute favorite, the striking and elegant Walden. Now, as a Google user, those frames just got better with the addition of Google Photos integration.
To add the feature, you’ll need the Aura app (which is very useful for frame syncing anyway). In the app, select the ‘Add Photos’ option, tap ‘Connect’ in Google Photos, sign in to your Google Account, and then select which albums/individual photos you want to add. It’s as simple as that.
Those photos will be added to your frame and any new photos added to albums later will be automatically included.
Aura Frames are also collaborative, as you can invite family and friends to add their own photos to a frame, from anywhere in the world via the cloud. There are many more ways to add images besides the Aura app and now Google Photos, including iCloud, email, web, and even via text messages.
I had previously enjoyed personalizing an Aura frame as a gift; Photos can be preloaded in a frame, and that now also applies to the new Google Photos integration.
Shared photos, the right way.
I regularly find myself huddled around a phone with my wife and kids when select memories from our Google Photos albums appear. We have years of memories stored in a Google Photos account, and new photos are added automatically.
As much as I love the spontaneity of our family’s slideshows on the small screen of a phone, there’s something a little more special about seeing those photos in a stylish frame mounted on the wall or on a dresser.
Therefore, this Aura update greatly improves my experience with Aura frames, especially for displaying family memories. Most Aura frames also play video with sound, but not the Ink frame, which has the most authentic print quality, but is photo only.
If you’re totally new to digital photo frames, I’ve included links to the best deals for my favorite Aura frames below, and for more shopping tips, check out my digital photo frame guide.
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