Screen size: 15 inches | Resolution: 1,600 x 1,200 | Storage: Cloud (unlimited) | Touchscreen: No | Orientation options: Landscape/portrait | Motion sensor: Yes | Dedicated email address: Yes
Our tech editor called the screen of the Aura Walden the “brightest and sharpest” he’s ever seen — making it a top choice if you’re looking for a gift.
You can upload photos in advance and even set it up for use with the recipient’s Wi-Fi network — great for grandparents or anyone who’s not super tech-savvy. This set up can work a little differently depending on whether you purchase from Aura proper or a retail partner like Amazon, so be sure to read Aura’s gifting page to learn more.
The Aura app is one of the few that flags photos you’ve already sent, making it handy for avoiding duplicates. Friends and family can use that app as well, or send photos directly to the frame via email. The built-in motion sensor not only detects when people are present, but also adjusts screen brightness depending on the room’s ambient light.
This is the rare frame that doesn’t have a touch screen. All settings are managed in the app. Our tester found this a bit inconvenient at first but, after getting used to it, realized that little detail helped to keep the screen free of fingerprints.
Because the Aura Walden relies solely on cloud storage, it requires a full-time Wi-Fi connection. If there’s an outage, or you try setting this up somewhere without a Wi-Fi network, you won’t be able to see any photos.
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