Most digital photo frames still need to be plugged into the wall, which kind of defeats the point of clean aesthetics. Aluratek wants to change that. The company just launched what it claims is the world’s first WiFi-enabled digital photo frame that doesn’t need to be connected to AC power at all. You charge it with USB-C, hang it like regular art, and forget about it for up to two years if you only use it once a week.
The star of the show is the 13.3 inch ePaper screen. It delivers a high-resolution 1200 by 1600 image without glare or a backlight. This lets it look more like a printed photo than a screen, and the power consumption is so low that it barely sips electricity. The frame ships with both white and black museum-style mattes, giving it a premium look that could blend in anywhere from a home office to a high-end gallery.
Controls are simple and refreshingly tactile. Instead of relying on a touchscreen, you get small push buttons along the side for flipping through photos. You can also remove the display from the frame entirely and use the included acrylic stand to set it up on a table. And because there’s no need for an outlet, you can hang it anywhere without running wires or dealing with cable clutter.
Using the eFrame app on Android or iPhone, you can send images directly to the frame. The app also lets you schedule photos to appear at specific times or rotate at custom intervals. Whether you want to showcase family memories, personal photography, or use it for digital signage, the flexibility is there.
The frame connects via WiFi and charges over USB-C. The package includes mounting kits for both portrait and landscape orientations, along with the stand, screwdriver, and a quick start guide. The unit itself weighs just under five pounds and measures around 14.6 by 18.5 inches.
Aluratek is positioning this as the next evolution of the digital frame. And on paper, it makes sense. No cord. No glare. No electricity bill.. You can buy it now here at Aluratek.com for $349.99 and decide for yourself whether cord-free photo viewing is finally ready for prime time.
