Though it may sound confusing, the entire process is fairly seamless and I haven't had to go into the settings to tinker with any of it. I'll admit that I have woken up to find my Frame TV displaying artwork when I thought it was off, but you can easily fix this by turning off Night Mode so the TV doesn't wake up with the sun. 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. 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. 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.

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. 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.

Attach your frame to the TV. Assemble your frame face down on the floor first before you attach it to your Samsung Frame TV 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? 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 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

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. The Samsung The Frame TV, which was first introduced in 2017, has become wildly popular for its unique ability to disguise itself as a work of art when you're not watching your favorite shows. You've probably seen one without even knowing it. What you thought was a print of Monet's "Water Lilies" hanging on your friend's wall might actually have been a premium smart TV hiding behind a sleek façade. 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. 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.Beyond aesthetics, you’ll want a display that’s flat, slim, and easy to hang. Don’t necessarily opt for the biggest one you can find, as it might not harmonize with the rest of the room. How We Selected Mounting your Samsung Frame TV can seem like a difficult task, but you can complete it by following these steps: Installing The Frame is a fairly painless process, but if you’re anything like me you’ll agree that drilling holes into a wall is always an unwanted hassle. I opted to take the easier road in my rental NYC apartment and leave my Frame on the included height-adjustable stand. But if you want the true illusion of artwork on the wall, you'll have to break out the drill.