It's easy to operate and doesn't require any extras to perform this magic — just the press of a few buttons. Of course, this type of clever design and advanced technology doesn't come cheap. We put it to the test to see if the high price tag of the Frame TV is worth the splurge. Find a location nearby your TV for the One Connect box for all of your component connections. Extend the invisible cable from the TV to the One Connect box either on the surface of the wall or by fishing the cord through the wall you can no longer see the wires behind the TV. Now onto how you actually display the art: The Frame's Art Mode. You can easily switch Art Mode on and off by pressing the Power button on your remote. You can also navigate to Samsung's Art Store where you can choose from around 1,600 pieces of art ranging from photography to classic paintings. Samsung Account required to access our network-based smart services and apps. If you choose not to log-in, you will only get connection to terrestrial TV (applicable to devices with tuners only) and external devices, e.g. via HDMI Since there is a motion sensor in the TV already, the TV will automatically turn on and off depending on if there is any movement in the room that the TV is in. Will a Samsung Frame TV work in my home?

Samsung Account required to access our network-based smart services and apps. If you choose not to log-in, you will only get connection to terrestrial TV (applicable to devices with tuners only) and external devices, e.g. via HDMI

Transform Your Space

If you're someone who likes to entertain guests or you just hate how your TV wastes precious space, The Frame is a beautiful, minimalist solution that adds a splash of decor to your home and offers excellent picture quality for movie nights. It's also nice having access to art without having to pay a huge premium for it and being able to rotate that artwork when the mood strikes is an unbeatable advantage. Once you've mounted your TV with the included mount or set it up on a stand, you'll have to connect a cable to the One Connect Box Mini. Some Frame owners like to weave this cable behind their drywall to truly hide all the cables, but that does mean drilling more holes. One of our contributors took this approach, building out a shelf in the drywall behind her TV to house the box as well as any cables. While this is the most flawless setup of The Frame, if you don't know the first thing about dealing with drywall (I certainly don't), the cable can simply hang down from the TV. Because it's transparent and thin it'll still look great, and you can always hide it behind a plant or decorative vase. Frame TVs seem like an obvious solution to the empty space of an idle television, but to be practical—that is, to authentically render a work of art—requires very high picture quality. With 4K TVs, OLED, and beyond, display tech has finally reached that stage of development. The Frame also features Quantum HDR, which allows for an expanded range of colors and better contrast. All in all, most people won't be disappointed with The Frame's picture quality. But if you're looking for even more exceptional performance at a similar price, there are other TVs to consider like LG's OLED evo C2 Series, one of Good Housekeeping's favorite TVs for a cinema-like feel. The One Connect Box Mini can then be hidden anywhere within 16 feet of the TV. This gives you the option to organize any external devices you use with your TV, like gaming consoles, away from your TV, say in a media closet, for less clutter.

Measure your space and mark your wanted TV height. At this step you will want to make sure that the wall you want to mount your TV in has a stud in the area. The Frame TV is as much a statement piece of interior design as it is a standard television with its Art Mode and colorful bezel framing options. So if style is important to you, this is a solid choice.

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For instance, while it regularly presented a good image for broadcast TV content, it could be too aggressive with motion smoothing for films, and seemingly taking different approaches to individual streaming apps. The pros at the Good Housekeeping Institute have been reviewing Samsung's The Frame TV since its first iteration. We've followed the development of each model as it's improved, and this is what stood out in 2022's version. (Changes in 2023 were minimal, limited to a new 32-inch size, new bezel options and The Art Store 2.0, which includes collections from The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Salvador Dali.) Picture quality I absolutely love Samsung's One Remote, which I not only use with The Frame but also with my Samsung monitor. (That's right, it can turn both on and off.) It's super slim and sleek and just feels great when you use it. "It has an Apple-like feel and is both super responsive and easy to use," Papantoniou says. My favorite feature is probably the dedicated Netflix button, which goes directly to Netflix and eliminates the need to navigate through the interface. Also unique is that The Frame requires only one discreet cable, which connects to a box that you’ll hide in the vicinity of the TV. (Say goodbye to the hundreds of clunky cables ruining your room’s vibe.) And to make it even more disguisable as a picture frame featuring a beautiful photograph from your family vacation to Alaska, this TV comes equipped with a matte display so you won’t see any glare. How much does the Samsung The Frame TV cost? For any frame TV you’re considering, you’ll want to make sure, first and foremost, that it will match its environs. Many frame TVs offer customizable bezels (sold separately) that can be used to match the color, finish, or wood style of the room it’s in. Others include swivel or wall mount options, and a few stand on their own legs.

Once you've selected your artwork, The Frame will display it when the TV is off. While other TVs would be subject to screen burn from prolonged use, according to Samsung, the Frame is designed to withstand displays of art and photographs so you don't have to worry about your TV's lifespan. Though it will continue to consume power, Samsung estimates that it uses roughly 30% of what it would in TV mode. And to ensure that the TV isn't always on (like when you're not home or asleep), there's a built-in motion sensor and Night Mode that will turn off the TV completely when no one is home or the lights are out. Though we’ve been testing the 4K/60Hz 43-inch model, the range starts at a 1080p/60Hz 32-inch baseline, and any size above the 43-inch version gets the full 4K/120Hz treatment from the HDMI 2.1 port onboard. Regardless, it’s a solid set for gamers, with input lag minimal from our testing with an Xbox Series X and Nvidia Shield Android set-top box. Conclusion Mounting your Samsung Frame TV can seem like a difficult task, but you can complete it by following these steps: Feed your optical cable. Before you hang your TV, feed your cable through the wall towards your TV. This may take some navigating to get it through the wall.The most popular picture frame TV is Samsung's The Frame TV, a QLED TV (QLED TVs differ from OLED TVs because they use a quantum dot layer that produces a wider range of colors — great for the detail in your favorite artwork) that not only features high-quality 4K resolution but is also one of the most convincing picture frame TVs on the market. When mounted, there’s virtually no gap between this pristine TV and the wall, and the bezel is thin and customizable so it can be mistaken for a true frame.