Does the Pix-Star 10" WiFi need a subscription?

No. There is nothing to pay after you buy it. Storage is free cloud storage included.

Does the Pix-Star 10" WiFi work without Wi-Fi?

It keeps showing photos it already holds, but it cannot receive new ones until it reconnects. Photos arrive through Pix-Star.

Can I send photos to the Pix-Star 10" WiFi from Google Photos?

Yes. It connects to Google Photos through Pix-Star, alongside Pix-Star App, Email, Facebook, Instagram, Flickr, Dropbox.

Can several people send photos to the Pix-Star 10" WiFi?

Yes. Family members send photos through Pix-Star, or simply by email.

Is the Pix-Star 10" WiFi still available?

No. It has been replaced. The current equivalent is the Pix-Star LUX 10.4-inch.

Replaced by a newer model

Superseded by the Pix-Star LUX 10.4-inch.

If you are shopping now, buy the Pix-Star LUX 10.4-inch instead. This review stays up for people who already own one.

Pix-Star 10" WiFi Review

Name: Pix-Star 10" WiFi
Brand: Pix-Star

A budget-friendly frame with free storage and tons of features. The screen is dated, but the value is hard to beat.

Ongoing cost: None
Storage: Free cloud storage included
Works offline: Needs Wi-Fi to receive
Typical price: $100 to $200

The catch: Lower 1024x768 resolution shows its age

See what to buy instead Check the Pix-Star LUX 10.4-inch price

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Who it suits

Buy it if

You refuse to pay anything after the purchase.
Your photos already live in Google Photos.

Skip it if

The frame needs to receive new photos without Wi-Fi.
You want to change things on the frame itself. Everything runs through the app.
You want a large frame. This one is 10".

Straight answers

Does the Pix-Star 10" WiFi need a subscription?: No. There is nothing to pay after you buy it. Storage is free cloud storage included.
Does the Pix-Star 10" WiFi work without Wi-Fi?: It keeps showing photos it already holds, but it cannot receive new ones until it reconnects. Photos arrive through Pix-Star.
Can I send photos to the Pix-Star 10" WiFi from Google Photos?: Yes. It connects to Google Photos through Pix-Star, alongside Pix-Star App, Email, Facebook, Instagram, Flickr, Dropbox.
Can several people send photos to the Pix-Star 10" WiFi?: Yes. Family members send photos through Pix-Star, or simply by email.
Is the Pix-Star 10" WiFi still available?: No. It has been replaced. The current equivalent is the Pix-Star LUX 10.4-inch.

Specifications

Specifications for the Pix-Star 10" WiFi
Screen size	10"
Resolution	1024x768
Touchscreen	No
Wi-Fi	Yes
Storage	Free cloud storage included
Ongoing cost	None
App	Pix-Star
Photos arrive via	Pix-Star App, Email, Google Photos, Facebook, Instagram, Flickr, Dropbox

Pros and cons

What happens after you buy?

The things that decide whether you are still happy with it in a year.

Subscription: None. Nothing to pay after you buy the frame.
Photo storage: Free cloud storage included
Works without Wi-Fi: Keeps showing photos it has already downloaded, but cannot receive new ones without Wi-Fi.
Family uploads: Relatives can send photos through Pix-Star App, Email, Google Photos, Facebook, Instagram, Flickr, Dropbox.
Google Photos: Supported through the Pix-Star app.
Current model: Superseded by the Pix-Star LUX 10.4-inch.

Plan, storage and video details checked against Pix-Star product pages in October 2026. Listing last confirmed 2026-08-20.

What We Like

1Free cloud storage with no subscription
2Send photos by email like Skylight
3Connects to more photo sources than most frames
4Built-in games, radio, and weather app

Worth Knowing

1Lower 1024x768 resolution shows its age
2Uses a remote control, not a touch screen
3Replaced by the Pix-Star LUX 10.4-inch

The full review

The Pix-Star 10-inch frame has been sold for years. It has more built-in extras than most frames. We did not test it in a lab. This page is built from Pix-Star's published specs.

The main draw is free cloud storage. There is no subscription and no yearly fee. That sets Pix-Star apart from Nixplay and Skylight, which both charge for more.

Like Skylight, Pix-Star lets you send photos by email. Each frame has its own email address. The app also connects to Google Photos, Facebook, Instagram, Flickr, and Dropbox. That is more photo sources than any other frame on this list.

It also has simple games, an internet radio player, and a weather widget.

The downside is the screen. At 1024 by 768, it has fewer pixels than newer 10-inch frames.

The frame comes with a small remote control. There is no touch screen.

Pix-Star has replaced this model with the LUX 10.4-inch. With free storage and no subscription, the 10-inch was a strong value if you could live with the lower resolution.

If this one is not right

Current models only, and what each does differently.

Aura Walden
15" · Over $200
Bigger screen at 15".
Read the review
Nixplay Classic 10.1" Touch Frame
10.1" · $100 to $200
Has a touchscreen, so no app is needed to change things.
Read the review
Skylight Frame 10"
10" · $100 to $200
Has a touchscreen, so no app is needed to change things.
Read the review

How we put this together

Screen, storage, app and connection details come from Pix-Star product pages. Owner opinions are not part of this page. Subscription terms were last checked in October 2026 and availability in October 2026. We have not run this frame in a lab, and we do not claim measurements we did not take.