Best Digital Frames That Work with Google Photos

If you store your photos in Google Photos, you want a frame that connects to it directly. The best Google Photos frames sync albums automatically. Add a photo to an album on your phone and it shows up on the frame. Here are the best options.

Aura Frames (Best Integration)

Aura has the tightest Google Photos integration. Through the Aura app, you pick Google Photos albums to sync. New photos added to those albums appear on the frame automatically. You can mix Google Photos albums with photos sent directly through the app.

The Mason Luxe, Carver, and Walden all support Google Photos. Combined with unlimited free storage, Aura is the top choice for Google Photos users.

Nixplay (Most Photo Sources)

Nixplay also connects to Google Photos through its app. You can create playlists that pull from Google Photos alongside Facebook, Instagram, and Dropbox. The sync is reliable but not as seamless as Aura. You need to refresh playlists manually in some cases.

The 10 GB free storage limit applies. If you sync large Google Photos albums, you may hit that cap quickly and need a paid plan.

Skylight Plus (Paid Add-on)

Skylight offers Google Photos sync, but only on the paid Plus plan at $39 per year. Without Plus, you are limited to email and the basic app. If you already plan to get the Plus subscription, Google Photos works well on Skylight.

Pix-Star (Free Alternative)

Pix-Star connects to Google Photos through its web interface. The setup is less polished than Aura or Nixplay, but it works. And since Pix-Star includes free cloud storage, there are no extra costs.

Our Recommendation

For the best Google Photos experience, get an Aura frame. The integration is smooth, the screen quality is the best, and storage is free. If you also want video and social media, Nixplay is a good alternative. For budget buyers, the Pix-Star 10 offers free Google Photos sync at a lower price.