Samsung 55 Inch Frame TV (2022) - Smart TV When On & Art Piece When On, QLED Technology, Slim Fit Design, Clean Cable Solution And Customisable Bezel, Designed To Match Your Space

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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. 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? Because the Frame is a QLED (quantum dot LED), it uses ultra-tiny dots in the display to create bold, bright colors. "QLED tends to be brighter — better in a bright room if you’re showing it off," says Alec Scherma, a Good Housekeeping Institute test engineer. "Colors are also very clear with QLED technology, because each quantum dot can be adjusted during manufacturing." 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. 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.

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 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. 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. 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.

At the Good Housekeeping Institute Media and Tech Lab, we've been testing home entertainment equipment for years, from the best TV brands to soundbars and budget projectors. I’ve had the opportunity to test The Frame TV in my own home over the past few months to share details about my experience, from how easy it is to install to what makes picture frame TVs so popular. Hang your TV on the mount. We recommend having multiple people on hand to ensure that this happens smoothly. 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 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.

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 Mounting your Samsung Frame TV can seem like a difficult task, but you can complete it by following these steps: 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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It's worth mentioning that, yes, the Frame TV offers genuinely great image quality, especially compared to its predecessors. But you’re paying a premium for the design here, rather than the absolute heights of image and sound quality that a similar price tag might get you elsewhere, even within Samsung’s non-Frame range. Also consider...

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. 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 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. 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.Currently, this feature only fits with any size Samsung television, from older models to newer models. How do you hang your Samsung picture frame on your tv? 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.