Samsung the Frame Followup - 8 months later, 2021 CES updates, regrets, demos and tips!

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Samsung the Frame Followup 2021 CES updates Tips and more!
8 months ago I released a video about Samsung "The Frame" TV. That was meant to not be a review so much as a "Hey I thought this tech was cool" style video. It blew up on the channel and generated a TON of great questions which I hadn't covered. So I'm going back to basically answer the questions, and also give an update of what I think of the TV 8 months in, and some regrets.
Some stuff from the video (Affiliate links to support the channel)
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Fintie 4mm Bluetooth keyboard (used in Remote PC demo..super slick) - amzn.to/39R6TxB
32" 2020 with bezel - amzn.to/3qGaSUE (This is the one that can rotate to portrait)
43" 2020 clearance deal WITH bezel - amzn.to/3o1R4cj
75" 2020 Frame (This was new for 2020!) - amzn.to/3611DX8
This Samsung The Frame TV video goes into details like HDMI 2.1, the 2019 vs. 2020. vs 2021 version (just announced at CES), and demos many of the remoting features I couldn't demo before due to only having one camera (Please note I'm still learning the new one, and as you can see struggled greatly with focus during filming...I'll get better!). I did however work on amplifying the audio and taking some of the other feedback from the past video.
This video goes in depth on in wall cable rating and why it's important, talks about how to get artwork onto the frame, shows actual performance of some of the tasks (getting pictures from a phone up there is demoed end to end). I also touch on some of the changes for the 2021 version which were announced at CES including portrait mode for the 43".
I did some work also to show how/where I get my artwork, how to get a phone/tablet/pc onto the frame, and show off the Remote Desktop and slideshow features which I wasn't even aware of last time! This TV continues to impress me and I'm still finding nuggets or features that I wasn't aware of.
Hopefully if you have a frame TV this shows you some tricks you can do that you may not have been aware of as well!
Art sources mentioned in this video:
For google image search, add "imagesize:3840x2160" to the end of the search terms to find exact resolution matches.
Wallpaper art: wall.alphacoders.com/
National Gallery of Art - images.nga.gov/
ArtVee (PD)- artvee.com/
Rawpixel (PD)- www.rawpixel.com/category/53/...
Metropolitan Museum of Art (CC0)- www.metmuseum.org/art/collection
Sources:
NEC Code for in wall ratings - www.usawire-cable.com/pdfs/ne...

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@niclasericsson6433 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. One thing you did not bring up in either video was its interaction with other systems, like kodi on a raspberry pi, which is a little different to a remote pc. Conecting to a raspberry pi with librelec makes it fully integrated into the samsung tv, like any of the other apps. I find this very practical and useful since it complements the functions and restrictions that the tv has. You can not install random things on the tv. And using kodi, or another media center adds that functionality without havin to resort to working through a full blown pc experience, which is not as practical with the tv remote.

@geektoolkit 3 жыл бұрын

Oh!!! I didn’t try that but that sounds awesome!!! I’m going to have to try that now, Thankyou that’s an awesome tip!

@Gloria10828 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much for this update . Got mine yesterday (2020 43) and for me the total star of the show so far is ambient mode . Love it 😍

@geektoolkit 3 жыл бұрын

Yay!! I really want to get a 2020. I’m glad to hear you like Ambient mode...I’m hoping to see that in person someday and decide if I want to upgrade for that alone.

@vgn2011 7 ай бұрын

wow!! this was the best video ive seen on the frame!! thanks!!

@geektoolkit 7 ай бұрын

Thankyou! Please keep in mind it’s quite a few years old and some of this may have changed

@stevenhocking6407 3 жыл бұрын

Hey mate does the frame have motion interpolation settings within game mode?

@TFfan75 2 жыл бұрын

Just got the 2021 model, this was very helpful👍👍

@geektoolkit 2 жыл бұрын

Cool! Yeah I find that there are so many cool things it does that I just had no idea about!

@DSProductionsChannel 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome and thorough video! Just wondering about mounting on a fireplace wall. Do you have a gas fireplace and was there concern with heat? Thanks!

@geektoolkit 3 жыл бұрын

Good question! I have a gas fireplace but the design was intended to be able to mount a TV above it when the house was built. It even had HDMI and power run to the are behind where the TV mounts (which the frame can’t use due to the one cable...sigh)

@sethmartin6844 2 жыл бұрын

"If you want it to look like a picture frame - then get this TV. If you want anything else, then get something else" I think you nailed it with that line. My partner and I went back and forth on whether or not to get this TV. Eventually we came to that sentiment -- we wanted a TV that looked great as NOT A TV most of the time and we were willing to accept a "lesser TV" given it's greatness as NOT a TV. Great review.

@geektoolkit 2 жыл бұрын

Thankyou! Yeah I made that same choice! I love the aesthetic for this for the particular room it’s in. Super fun and cool!

@jondonnelly4831 2 жыл бұрын

but its not a lesser tv unless you compare it to oled.... against everything else it holds its own.

@goeleal1520 3 жыл бұрын

Man, the video is very helpful.. thanks a lot!!!! Got one question, though... the remote control sends signals to the TV or the connect box??? I plan to hide the connect box behind the wall, so that is the reason for my concern. Thanks again!

@geektoolkit 3 жыл бұрын

You will be fine hiding the box, mines hidden as well. The remote is RF based (I’ve heard Bluetooth but I can’t confirm that) so it can go through walls

@jasongoughuk 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, thank you! A question I’ve not seen covered however - does the TV automatically cycle artwork after a certain period of time to avoid screen burn? Or will it allow for a single piece to be displayed for a month?

@geektoolkit 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it. It’s a QLED screen so it doesn’t have the burn in issues that OLED have (I believe this is why we haven’t seen an LG version that I’m aware of). That being said it has a cycle that can be set from 10 mins to every 12 hours I believe. But in short, yea it cycles the artwork

@emretouchcompany3096 3 жыл бұрын

really nice video dude. really sold on it

@geektoolkit 3 жыл бұрын

Thankyou! I'm really enjoying ours. Just have to figure out if I upgrade to the 2021 now or wait it out with my 2019s :)

@emretouchcompany3096 3 жыл бұрын

@@geektoolkit I have to admit the smaller profile of the 2021 is even more of a reason to jump on this trend. Especially in our case where we plan to place some other similar art pieces around the TV to really hide the frame amongst everything. Im liking the screen sharing ability too. Ive always thought about getting a vpn to access content from UK but fell shirt when I could only view on a computer. this way I can access on computer and view it on the Frame!

@modo203 2 жыл бұрын

incredible review! Thank you Geek. Is it true that the 2020 model has better contrast ratio than the slimmer 2021 model?

@geektoolkit 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it! At the time I made this the 2021 was still only at CES, and I haven't gotten my hands on one yet. I'd check around for other review sites to know for sure. I could see them having to make a tradeoff to cut the width that much, so it makes sense to me logically

@chicoraSC 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the follow up. In your earlier video you said it needed to be fixed by a technician. What was the issue? Have you had any more issues or heard about others with issues?

@geektoolkit 3 жыл бұрын

The problem I had was the screen wouldn’t turn on. The Samsung logo would show though which was odd then nothing. It was a bad board behind the panel. He didn’t specify but they had to remove the back of the tv, the board, total replacement and reassemble. It immediately worked after that. I haven’t heard of that as a big problem. The main thing I hear through the forums has to do with the Sonos ARC soundbar. Some complain about viewing angles. I haven’t had that issue on mine and I don’t use a soundbar. I have two and a friend bought one after I raves about it and all three have been solid.

@djsabs 2 жыл бұрын

Great detailed video ! The only thing stopping me from buying the frame TV is negative reviews regarding its viewing angles. Now I understand the angles are not as good as on and IPS panel but really how bad does the picture fade as we move away from the middle ?

@geektoolkit 2 жыл бұрын

I honestly haven't noticed that myself. I keep hearing about it, and I've watched it off center most of the time and not really had any issues.

@sdesigns-bringingyourvisio2305 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent Video Well Done!!!! One question I was told in time the tv burns out or turns green on a section of the screen after a long time of using it. Did you experience that?

@geektoolkit 2 жыл бұрын

I haven’t yet! But I hope not to. Maybe others that have it can comment

@ceejey 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your work, very insightful! Can you please tell me, how many pictures approx. can you upload to the tv? I've read somewhere that you can uplaod only six images before the internal memory turns full. Thank you

@geektoolkit 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped! I’ve got about thirty on mine. I am not sure the limit but it’s definitely more than six. A commenter earlier suggested as high as 100 or 200 but I haven’t confirmed that

@ceejey 3 жыл бұрын

@@geektoolkit Ah, all right, this sounds good. Thank you so much

@SavedByZero 3 жыл бұрын

@@geektoolkit There are a number of threads in the forums where owners maintain that the internal storage is limited to 2 GB and it acts as primary storage rather than as a cache. Have you tried accessing images from a USB drive to confirm either way?

@shortstuff780 3 жыл бұрын

I'm getting the 2021 Frame 55 inch. cannot wait, but i'm quite interested on the gaming on the TV. i personally dont think i'll use the ambient frame mode all that much, but it's a cool gimmick and talking point when people come over. interested to see how it looks. how future proof do you think it is?

@geektoolkit 3 жыл бұрын

The 2021 should have 2020s HDMI2.2 and 120hz mode. I’d think you’d be set for as long as any other 2021 TV. Samsung just makes a range of panels and packages them different ways. This isn’t their highest end panels buts it’s among the higher end ones

@widescreen1272 3 жыл бұрын

We prewired for 7.1 in ceiling surround for a newly built home. Will it be compatible for this TV? And what brand do you think is decent but not pricey? Will probably buy regular 75" OLED instead of this. Nice review. Thanks!

@geektoolkit 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words! Regarding if it's compatable...the way the components would work for a 7.1 system would require a receiver to get audio to the speakers. You'd want HDMI 2.2 pass through, and then it doesn't matter what TV is on the other side, your audio will be split off by the receiver and just video will be passed through. Hope that helps...and congrats on a 7.1 wired house that's nice!

@ObscureGeek5 3 жыл бұрын

Heyyy thanks for the video..... I'm thinking of purchasing this TV..... But then I'm confused over whether to go with the 2020 model or the 2021 model. Can you please provide me your insights on which year model of the Frame TV should i pick...... Considering the fact that I want it to be a visually-pleasing experience if i play 4k movies or for watching sports and regular shows.

@geektoolkit 2 жыл бұрын

The 2021 is half the thickness...if you're looking for visually pleasing I'd go for that. I didn't think my 2019 (which I believe the 2020 matches) was that thick, but thinking about something half the thickness it really would be impressive on the wall

@terrieeliker3872 2 жыл бұрын

I have the 2020 version and the Bixby voice system (Samsung creation) is better than either Alexa or Google for controlling the TV. It does more TV-specific things that Alexa and Google don't.

@isd605 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, I'm sold! Question: How does it handle direct sunlight? This changes throughout the year, but from about 10:00 AM to Noon it may catch 30% of the surface area.

@geektoolkit 3 жыл бұрын

I haven’t had a problem with sunlight myself, but I only know my layout and I’m in washington state (not a ton of sunlight most days for me). I’d check in the Samsung forums to see if it’s a concern or check the return policy. Neither of my setups catch sun glare for me to judge it.

@jasona4881 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Just received my frame - if the frame is in tv mode with no activity does it automatically go into art mode after certain time or do I have to put it in art mode manually first?

@geektoolkit 2 жыл бұрын

No you have to put it into art mode. If it goes inactive it has a screensaver (samsung logo floating around). I kinda wish there was an option to go to frame mode on inactivity, but I haven't found it yet.

@jasona4881 2 жыл бұрын

@@geektoolkit thx for getting back! What about changing wallpaper/background on Home Screen? I haven’t figured out a way to do that.

@criegel42 2 жыл бұрын

Can you have different photo collections and then set the TV to display a specific collection? I want art and wildlife photographs and wish to display one or the other? Great tutorial. Thanks.

@geektoolkit 2 жыл бұрын

You can favorite pics and shuffle them but not really two playlists. It’s very limited. I made a project called “Dynaframe” that is a DIY project though that can do some of what you’re saying as a digital art frame

@michaelananth8892 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Sir, Samsung Frame 2020 doesn't support DTS even passthrough ?? Also refresh rate 120hz applies to entire Frame tv or only its HDMI 4 alone for gamimg? i dont play games sir. I mean if I watch netflix action scenes or cricket match or youtube, will 120hz applies to me for good viewing?? totally 2 questions on samsung frame tv 2020. But in this VU tv both dolby/dts available right? pls help

@geektoolkit 3 жыл бұрын

I can't speak to that other than to say I believe it has 120hz on all inputs, just only HDMI 2.1 on input 4 (which has additional features). I only have the 2019, but I CAN point you to this which as a TON of info www.crutchfield.com/p_30555LS03T/Samsung-QN55LS03T-The-Frame.html

@michaelananth8892 3 жыл бұрын

@@geektoolkit Thanks a lot sir for your redirection to that Frame tv encyclopedia. 😀

@avi3062 2 жыл бұрын

Just got the 2022 delivered. Looking forward to having it mounted. Would love to see how well the antiglare is

@geektoolkit 2 жыл бұрын

The 2022 has ambient mode I believe! I’d check that out it may impress you

@woodyzzz1276 2 жыл бұрын

Would love to hear your thoughts on the new model. I'm thinking of getting one myself. I'm not sure which bezel to get with it.

@cameron2008able 2 жыл бұрын

Where did you get the space pictures from to put on to your tv ?

@geektoolkit 2 жыл бұрын

I probably searched Google for 4K images and put them on there

@brandonfonseca6797 3 жыл бұрын

My tv keeps freezing has that ever happened to you ? 15 min into a show and it freezes and I have to disconnect the power outlet.

@geektoolkit 3 жыл бұрын

No that’s never happened to mine. Is it or the one connect box getting hot from what you can tell? Usually a freeze is a thermal issue on electronics. I’d try getting airflow to the one connect and see if you can lower the temp just to see if you can get through a full show and diagnose it. I’d definitely open an issue with Samsung support either way.

@emmjayarr 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Joe! first of all thanks for the review and all the information! I expect our 2020-65"-FRAME to be delivered tomorrow... :-p My question is: is there still a "need" to run a separate apple-tv box with it or are all the already integrated apps comfortable enough so a separate apple-tv box is no longer needed? You kind of answered or showed it already in the rev by demonstrating the short access time by choosing the direct button on the remote. But an apple-tv offers a little bit more than Netflix & Prime... Thanks in advance about an short estimation about that & kind greetz, Matthew

@geektoolkit 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words and congrats! For me I've never owned an apple TV box, so it's hard for me to answer. As far as airplay, or using apps such as HBO MAX and such, the apple TV app on the frame gives me access to all of that. I can even airplay before launching the apple TV app. But if the Apple TV has further features I just don't have a baseline to compare it to. If you're able, and since it sounds like yours is almost there, please let us know when you get yours setup! I'd love to have an informed answer for the community. Finding info can be so hard on this thing, which is what inspired my videos

@emmjayarr 3 жыл бұрын

@@geektoolkit Hi Joe, thanks for Your quick answer! Yes, we run a apple-tv box with our "old" TV-screen and it's fine and works smoothly. So we will find out with the new "FRAME" and I will report... And YES, you're right: finding an answer to that simple question if an apple-tv box is needed or has become obsolete is hard to find! ;-) So long & cheers, Matthew

@emmjayarr 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Joe, as promised here's a short information about my experience with our new Samsung The FRAME 2020 65" and the usage of the included and additional available apps in comparison to an Apple-TV4-Box. Even though it is not completely the same in terms of comfort and clarity how the apps are organized and the amount of available apps it is definitely easy to run THE FRAME without using an additonal Apple-TV-Box. This is speaking for TV- and app-offers in Germany. The interface with an Apple iPhone 11 Pro (iOS 13.6.1) is perfect. AirPlay works excellent and seamless: it's a pleasure to mirror an iPhone-screen on Your BIG Frame-screen and watch personal photos, dia-shows or videos in hd-quality and use nearly any content of Your iPhone with all the apps. All this is possible in a split-screen or a full-screen mode. The Frame seems to me a perfect addition to my Apple-devices. Highly recommendable!

@geektoolkit 3 жыл бұрын

Thankyou that’s excellent to know!! And glad you’re enjoying it!

@Michele-ot8bh 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, for just watching TV Shows and movies and to use my own photos on art mode, ( not interested in the other features), which would you recommend The Frame 65’ 2020 or the 2021 model please.?

@geektoolkit 3 жыл бұрын

I’d get the 2021 at this point unless you’re looking to try to catch a 2020 on a sale/deal. They did a heck of an improvement in how thin they made the 2021 models

@Michele-ot8bh 3 жыл бұрын

@@geektoolkit Thank you- there is a price difference here in Europe €200+ . The 2021 version would be a no brainier for me, except I am not keen on the black remote control and it seems rather complicated to set up.

@geektoolkit 3 жыл бұрын

I can’t speak to that remote but the tv UI on the 2019 is the easiest and fastest of my TVs to control currently (my other is an LG and a Vizio). I saved about 300 US by going with the 2019 over the 2020 and wish I’d gotten the 2020 at this point. It’s just to get the features and nicer look I now have to sell my TV and then buy a mew one and I know I’ll lose more then $300 US trying to sell a 2019 at this point. So I’d think about it from that perspective

@Michele-ot8bh 3 жыл бұрын

@@geektoolkit very helpful - thank you

@ZahidAnsari-ER-91 3 жыл бұрын

How to quickly go to settings? Is there any short button combination?

@geektoolkit 3 жыл бұрын

Not that I’m aware of. It’s like menu then over twice. Unless you mean the installer menu...then that you’d have to research they try to keep those under wraps

@ZahidAnsari-ER-91 3 жыл бұрын

@@geektoolkit thanks for the reply. I don't have menu button. I click on home button then keep going left until I hit settings. It's a bit too much when I just have to change picture mode

@toray424 3 жыл бұрын

I have the frame 2020. It also support Samsung Dex wirelessly. So I can connect my phone to the TV wireless and create a PC environment on TV. However, Disney+ is not available in my country yet and it doesn't have Google assistance.

@geektoolkit 3 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome to know!!! Thanks for that I only have the 2019 to report on. Have you tried ambient mode? I’m curious of thoughts on that as I’ve not gotten to see it yet myself

@TuanDuong-uy3cp 3 жыл бұрын

In the slideshow, does the brightness automatically adjust using the brightness sensor like in art mode?

@geektoolkit 3 жыл бұрын

no. In the slideshow, the tv is full on. The tv is meant to try to imitate a piece of art in art mode, so things are adjustable. In the slideshow, it's designed to show pictures to people around you, or have a live slideshow going. So it's full brightness, and doesn't have features like art mode (dimming, auto off, etc.). If you leave it be it'll eventually go into the screensaver, which is different than art mode (it's a samsung logo floating around). It would be nice if they designed it to run the artmode off a thumbdrive, fixing a number of issues, and give you more timing options, but that's not really what they designed it for. And I don't know if there are enough users to influence the design much.

@TuanDuong-uy3cp 3 жыл бұрын

@@geektoolkit Thanks. In slideshow, does it automatically move to the next image? When the motion sensor is tripped for art mode, does the art fade in or immediately appears?

@geektoolkit 3 жыл бұрын

I’m art mode the image immediately appears on motion. Slideshow it automatically moves to the next images

@TuanDuong-uy3cp 3 жыл бұрын

@@geektoolkit thanks

@jshawsworld 3 жыл бұрын

Can it show gif for animated art? Thanks for the very informative video.

@geektoolkit 3 жыл бұрын

Glad the video helped! Sadly, it can not. And it’s very disappointing to me that it can’t. I have a project I made called Dynaframe that runs on a raspberry pi that does animations on a monitor. I was hoping this would have that built in because I thought it’d be very slick but alas. I hope someday they do!

@gezor20 2 жыл бұрын

hi, how many hours do you keep the tv running per day?

@geektoolkit 2 жыл бұрын

We watch or have it on probably an hour or two a day. It’s in frame mode probably six hours a day due to us being in the room. The rest it’s in its sleep mode

@jondonnelly4831 2 жыл бұрын

I love the clean install but i'd definitly have to mount tv lower down. I'd take the shelf out and lower tv a bit below it. In quality the tv exceeds a q70 and get the wall bracket free and awesome one connect box. I feel not enough credit is given to the one connect box it makes cable routing much easier and easy access to ports like usb or hdmi. I have multiple consoles etc.

@geektoolkit 2 жыл бұрын

I agree about the one connect…I think I covered it better in the first video but it’s tough to overstate how much it cleans up the look. I also love that it seems to auto detect things that are plugged in and has logos for it. For me the TV height is just the nature of the open floor plan we have and size of the room, when filming it it seems high but in use it’s really nice (I’m normally standing in the kitchen for that particular TV or across the room…my biggest issue is that I wish the wall was wider in that space so I could go larger!) I didn’t know how it compared to the q70, that’s good to know. I’ve always felt like it was a great TV and now have two of them. I look forward to see what they do with the 2022 model…

@cybtb 3 жыл бұрын

I'm conflicted between the 2020 and 2021 version due to thickness. Is a couple cm thinner worth $400 CAD more.... I'm thinking the 2020 version is fine.

@geektoolkit 3 жыл бұрын

it looks like they updated the internal drive from 500mb to 6gb. I'd never seen a size mentioned for the internals until now...just found that on this site. When I did this update info was still leaking out. $400 is what..25% of the price though? So maybe still not worth it, but something else I didn't know when I made this. www.cnet.com/news/samsung-the-frame-tv-2021-slimmer-more-storage-for-art-can-attach-an-optional-shelf/

@cybtb 3 жыл бұрын

@@geektoolkit Thanks for the info. Tough decision. Edit: Also thankyou for the video btw. Very informative.

@Sophia-zk3tw 3 жыл бұрын

Does it cost extra on your electricity bill for frame tv ..?

@geektoolkit 3 жыл бұрын

I haven’t noticed it. The picture mode is low power, also when you’re not in the room it’ll turn off, and then turn back on with motion. So it is very efficient

@karenyorgy5252 3 жыл бұрын

Great followup video, thank you! Do you have any idea when the 2021 Frame will be available on the market?

@geektoolkit 3 жыл бұрын

Thankyou! I don’t. I’m patiently waiting for when they’ll announce a date. I have figured out that orders for 2020 opened up in April so I’d guess about then if they don’t hit any delays

@davidparry9988 3 жыл бұрын

Just ordered 2021 55". Arrival around March 22.

@geektoolkit 3 жыл бұрын

Whoohoo congrats!!!!

@totalplayer999 3 жыл бұрын

Does the motion sensor work for you? For some reason, no matter I set it, it doesn't work. Any suggestions?

@geektoolkit 3 жыл бұрын

For me it’s just worked out of the box. Is anything blocking it? I believe it comes out of center bottom

@toray424 3 жыл бұрын

You need to turn off the auto off option. It seems to fix the issue after turn it off.

@totalplayer999 3 жыл бұрын

@@toray424 Hello, I saw a posted a video about pulling the sensor down further which I did and I also turned off the Night (auto) mode as well, but it still doesn't work well at all.

@thekirksiffs5285 Жыл бұрын

Any idea if Samsung is working on a 2023 model? We are considering a purchase of the 2022, but this being December makes me wonder if we should just sit tight for a few months to see what the new year brings.

@geektoolkit Жыл бұрын

I don't see why they wouldn't, and I think it's wise to wait if you can. CDS happens in January, and they usually announce there. That being said, they usually don't release till September...but sometimes having the knowlege of what enhancments they're going to do is worth it to know if you should wait for the newer model or just catch the inevitable sale.

@thekirksiffs5285 Жыл бұрын

@@geektoolkit Thank you for the quick reply!

@matrosovdeveloper 2 жыл бұрын

I posted this comment to other video, so don't blame that I spam, just what to figure out if this affect me only. I have a lot of clouding issues on my 2021 55 inches, it's not just like gradient clouding which is normally does on all tv it is kind of areas of clouding, also I see vertical clouding lines on light scenes if I look tv at some angel, not sure if it happens to all frame tv or just mine but the not so amazing due these artefacts, colours, bright and contrast are beautiful but artefacts on light and dark scenes really annoying. At some angel it's a bit comfortable, but at some it's not so perfect. Also TV do scene more darkness at some cases. I've tried to find this auto handling of brightness option to switch it off, but no matter what I've tried the TV does auto brightness anyway. Not sure it's bug or there is no option to see static brightness

@Lalchand_jewellers123 2 жыл бұрын

I am recieving 65 inch frame tv in few days...is it good for cinematic experience or go with 55 inch

@geektoolkit 2 жыл бұрын

I base TV size on how far away you sit. I have a 65” that’s great from where I sit and a 55” that’s just as good because it’s in a smaller room. If you’re not too far from it it should be great. There are calculators online for distance vs tv size

@Lalchand_jewellers123 2 жыл бұрын

@@geektoolkit thanks....i will watch the content from 4 ft and 6-7 ft ....

@jamesmaki 3 жыл бұрын

😹 I think the cat is trying to tell you who the TV is really designed for.

@geektoolkit 3 жыл бұрын

Right?!! He’s very opinionated!!

@Jg80s 2 жыл бұрын

Where did you get the frame for the TV? Looks awesome

@geektoolkit 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I got the outer frame on Amazon…it’s made for the Samsung frame tv models

@atulthacker8456 3 жыл бұрын

As per the technical evaluation, the 2020 Frame beats the 2021 Frame except for physical attributes. Considering this, is 2020 a good deal?

@geektoolkit 3 жыл бұрын

I think the 2020 is a great deal because you'll be seeing sales on them (if you're not already). I thought someone said the 2021 had 6gigs internal storage vs. 500megs (and you have to use internal for the frame pictures, you can't load off USB). But I mean I'm rocking 2 of the 2019's and I"m happy. I just have a seperate TV for XBox/actual theater watching, and then the 2 frames give me aestheticly pleasing options for the bedroom/living room.

@jondonnelly4831 2 жыл бұрын

2021 is better, other than contrast and the contrast is still great for edge lit.

@lukepranger1145 3 жыл бұрын

Joined kitchen and Living room is called Open Concept.

@geektoolkit 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I knew someone would know it! That’s exactly what ours is. Kinda neat to be able to listen to the news or watch tv while doing dishes, and snacks and drinks are always nearby! I’m loving it I never lived in a place that had that before.

@doop6995 3 жыл бұрын

good stuff

@geektoolkit 3 жыл бұрын

Thankyou!

@viccysd 2 жыл бұрын

2020 model worth it rn?

@geektoolkit 2 жыл бұрын

If you are looking for a frame I’d say so, the 2022 were announced so 2020s are probably pretty inexpensive

@andyr4720 3 жыл бұрын

Is that a 55"?

@geektoolkit 3 жыл бұрын

65” 2019. Biggest they had in that model.

@andyr4720 3 жыл бұрын

@@geektoolkit got it, thanks for the review

@PeterJames143 3 жыл бұрын

I have a TV mounted up high like that too. I have a permanent crick in my neck, I would probably do things differently now

@geektoolkit 3 жыл бұрын

Did you tilt it down at all? Was your couch close?

@PeterJames143 3 жыл бұрын

@@geektoolkit yes it is tilted but the bottom of the screen is probably five feet off the ground and the room is you know not huge. I mounted the tv up high to defend against felines. Its not so bad i exaggerated the problem but i do want to mount the next tv lower.

@geektoolkit 3 жыл бұрын

Oh I totally get what you mean with the felines! I am having some related struggles with my furball...he’s a 7 year older tuxedo named whiskers. Hope your next ones more comfortable!

@PeterJames143 3 жыл бұрын

@@geektoolkit our cats chase each other around and they sometimes knock things over. I was afraid a tv on a stand would get knocked over and I spent some money on the TV. Then I was afraid the cats might jump on the TV even mounted on the wall so I put it way up high. Now to be honest the cats haven't really done things like that so I guess I would do things a little bit differently but definitely the TV on its own stand would probably be a bad call.

@geektoolkit 3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree. Our cat ignored the TV till one day there were birds on it...then it became a solitary focus and I was glad it was up high. I think it was some nature show...we used to experiment with bird videos from KZfaq and each time he’d be entertained!

@mcubaynes 3 жыл бұрын

if you want to get the best of your tv buy a google tv dongle, that way you have all you want and you can Chromecast anything. even if the tv is off

@geektoolkit 3 жыл бұрын

I gotta try that! I have one of the older chromecast ones, does it matter if its old or the Google TV version?

@brownyadam 3 жыл бұрын

The tv position too high, hurt my neck..

@geektoolkit 3 жыл бұрын

Ya just gotta lean back!

@AlexTheLi0n 3 жыл бұрын

Thumbs up 👍🏾 but you and other you tubers have convinced me not to buy the Samsung Frame

@geektoolkit 3 жыл бұрын

I’m not trying to convince anyone of anything. I’m trying to inform. If you watched this and learned something that told you to not buy the frame because it would disappoint you then yay!! :) Basically if you’re buying a TV to be a TV...the frame is not for you. Same as if I’m buying a vehicle to haul plywood, a motorcycle isn’t for me :)

@balexandre 3 жыл бұрын

so, in other words, 4:25 you can't have aesthetics and an amazing movie theater experience... errr, LG GX/G1?

@geektoolkit 3 жыл бұрын

The Frame TV is designed to look like art when it’s not being used. So when I say aesthetic it’s about the feel of the room, not the look of the TV. There are plenty of TVs that look amazing, and LG OLED are there. But when the TV is turned off you have a “large black rectangle” in the room. That’s what the frame is designed for. That being said OLEDs arguably a better picture (deeper blacks at the expense of color space vs QLED) but OLED due to the nature of the tech can’t handle a stable picture without damage (this is why I believe we don’t see OLED frame competitors..the ones that have tried have had turnoff periods to prevent burnin). So that’s what I mean. That being said in my main theater I use an LG. But I also run my dynaframe software on it :)

@balexandre 3 жыл бұрын

@@geektoolkit first of all, thank you for the quick reply and the video 😊💪 I'll go on a hunch and assume you're not familiarized with the G Series, it has almost the same features as The Frame, it has LG Gallery Design, plus it's and OLED panel 😊 rich in features for gaming and movie theater experience (including Dolby Vision) Just not happy for the lack of a one-box-connector in any LG series 😟 * (this is why I believe we don’t see OLED frame competitors) -> LG G Series 😊👌 I'm currently looking for an upgrade as we moved to a new house, currently with LG55SK8500, and looking into a 75/77''

@geektoolkit 3 жыл бұрын

I guess my question is if it’s turned off does it display art?

@balexandre 3 жыл бұрын

@@geektoolkit yes it does, it has a gallery mode built in

@geektoolkit 3 жыл бұрын

I have no “horse in the game” for which TV you buy…if the LG is right for you that’s awesome. My understanding is that the gallery mode on LGs turns the art off after five seconds. I got that comment on one of my videos and have read that in other videos. In the end I just want to make sure what you get is what you’re wanting. If the artwork is important to you then I’d research that aspect heavily. But as I’ve said in my videos, if you’re looking for picture quality first and foremost I wouldn’t even consider a Frame TV. For the price you’re paying for the art mode.

@hetspook666 3 жыл бұрын

What im missing is telling us how extremely buggy all the software is... Everything is close to alfa

@geektoolkit 3 жыл бұрын

I have an LG TV, a Vizio, and 2 frames. For the OS, the Samsung has been the smoothest and most reliable of them for me. For apps, it really seems to depend on the developer. I use Hulu, Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon Prime mosty, and of those Disney+ has the most issues (but this is also true on my LG). 3rd party apps by independants have all been pretty bad across the board (enough to make me consider making some apps to just try to raise the bar). Are you seeing other issues on a frame? Please let us know, and let us know what year, mines 2019 so perhaps newer ones have had issues. I myself didn't mention it because I'm not seeing it.

@hetspook666 3 жыл бұрын

@@geektoolkitall i know is the 32inch version, and i do like it but: the smart things phone app not connecting for photo transfer while been on the same network is something a lot of people complained about, i had that app just closing while uploading a photo? Got that working 1 time and never again. So little storage memory on such an expensive tv while memory is so cheap is a thing a lot of people complained about. The frame itself is cheap thin plastic with a magnet glued to it and it cost 120 euro?

@geektoolkit 3 жыл бұрын

Ah yeah. I mention the bezel price in my last video. It caught me off guard but by buying a year earlier s I caught a sale so mine weren’t too bad. The TV is a premium priced TV all around, similar to the light bulb on a Tesla being $800. It’s obnoxious but I shopped for a deal and got mine on a killer sale. I haven’t had the app issues others have had…I use mine hardwired though because the wifi sucks on it (I think I mentioned that in my last video). I kinda wish I’d gotten a 32” because I heard they can rotate!

@hetspook666 3 жыл бұрын

@@geektoolkit 32inch does not have a hardwire internet option its only wifi, Also that thin transparant wire from tv to box is thick and grey on the 32 inch. But for me its the only size that actually realistically looks like art instead of a tv.

@geektoolkit 3 жыл бұрын

Oooh that sucks!!! Ok that info I didn’t know but that really sucks. The wifi was unusable on the one connect on my 65”, if it’s that bad on the 32” the app issues would make sense. And I don’t know how to fix that unless you try maybe setting a wifi repeater or mesh network up. I wonder if that’s what’s going on. Also the one connect wire being thick sucks unless it’s in wall rated. But that’s only useful if you can put it in the wall. Thanks for sharing this that’s good info I wasn’t aware of

@mikearchibald 2 жыл бұрын

6 GB limit in the 2021 model isn't many pictures or videos to display in Art mode for the price. Ill have to wait to see what the 2022 model has for memory. I solely wanted this for displaying my own image and video art! 2 TB memory would be much better and with batch upload, etc. processing vs. one file at a time menu funtionality they have (sb simple software coding fix). Better, please allow Art mode from external hard drive! Samsung is completely out of tune and out of touch with the market with this one; product is a brilliant fail!! With tiny 6 GB limit, seems like best suited to commercial retail applications of use such as restaurants as menu boards or for drygood retail displays. Gonna wait for a bit... i figure it will get there in a couple years/versions.

@geektoolkit 2 жыл бұрын

If you're trying to do a slideshow, you can load that off of a thumbdrive. the art portion of this is meant to be a rotating art gallery....and the fastest time it transfers is 10 mins. Do you really want to load 3000 photos onto your TV vs. curate them and have the 'best' showing all the time? I was upset at the limits at first till I thought about it...it's not a technical problem. And since Samsung makes memory, I don't believe it's a cost problem even...I think this was a design decision. That being said, if you really want a system that can do what you're saying, check out my dynaframe videos. That's why I made that..it allows for whatever you want, including animations to go onto a TV. I'm working on seeing if I can fully replicate what the frame does by changing inputs next ;)