How it works27 February 20263 min read

    Tap-to-Print: how one tap changes the picture

    NFC, Bluetooth and 30 seconds — that's how a photo travels from your phone to the wall. We explain what happens under the hood.

    Tap-to-Print: how one tap changes the picture

    Tap-to-Print is a two-layer system. First an NFC chip exchange creates a secure pairing between the phone and the frame. Then Bluetooth takes over and transfers the image.

    The whole process takes about 30 seconds and needs no Wi-Fi, accounts or cloud services. It means your pictures never leave your phone. The same quiet, wireless experience is explained in digital picture frame with a battery.

    Only one picture is held in the frame at a time. That is a deliberate choice — the frame is a piece of art on the wall, not a slideshow. If you're looking for ideas on how to change that one picture throughout the year, see 5 ideas for refreshing your wall art year-round.