Turn any Android device into a smart digital photo frame with offline slideshow and video playback from local folders, NAS/SMB shares, and cloud sources like Google Photos, Microsoft OneDrive, Dropbox, and Immich. Add built-in radio and music, live weather, a calendar with reminders, and voice control — no subscription required, no forced slideshow ads. Works great on tablets, phones, Fire tablets, TVs, and other display devices, with full Synology and QNAP NAS support.
Why people choose Fravora
Fravora is an Android digital photo frame app for people who want to repurpose an existing Android device instead of buying another screen. It is built for always-on home displays, kitchen counters, wall-mounted tablets, repurposed phones, Fire tablets, and dedicated smart frame setups where reliability matters more than social features. Many users land here after testing frame apps that interrupt slideshows with ads, hide useful settings behind subscriptions, or require uploading personal photos to a third-party cloud.
With Fravora, you can mix local folders, SMB network shares from Synology and QNAP NAS devices, and cloud sources like Google Photos in one slideshow, and keep an offline photo frame running even when internet drops. You also get built-in audio, live weather, clock and metadata overlays, hidden photo controls, and optional voice commands, while keeping your photos under your control.
Search-friendly answers
Fravora is designed as an appliance-style frame app: local-first photos, no forced ads, no subscription requirement, and schedule-based playback for always-on screens. It works with local folders, NAS/SMB shares, Google Photos, and other supported cloud sources.
Use Google Photos as one of your slideshow sources alongside local folders and SMB/NAS shares. Fravora is built for users who want cloud convenience without losing local-first options.
Use wake phrase and voice commands to manage slideshow and audio hands-free. Fravora keeps the screen clean while still giving you direct control across the room.
Fravora runs fully offline when using local folders or SMB/NAS on your network. That makes it ideal for privacy-focused setups and homes with unstable internet.
Instead of buying dedicated hardware, repurpose the Android tablet, Fire tablet, or Android display device you already own. Fravora gives you smart overlays, scheduling, and reliable playback in one app.
User Feedback
It's easy to set up, runs smoothly, and displays my favorite photos in great quality. I love the simple interface and the customization options.
It has all you need to set up a photo rolling device while also being able to listen to radio, and you can use any folder you want.
The commands work flawlessly and photos are displayed perfectly, which makes older tablets great dedicated frame devices.
The interface is clean and intuitive and setup took just a few minutes. Great for turning an Android device into a reliable digital photo frame.
See it in action
Nara, Japan — weather overlay, clock, and now-playing audio info all in one glance
Full control
Save favourite stations, schedule when radio plays each day, and keep music going in the background — all in one place.
Toggle weather, clock, photo metadata, and now-playing info individually. Choose exact sizes for each element.
Assign weather, clock, metadata, and ambient logo across a 2x2 corner grid with collision-safe swaps and optional hide states.
Set photo intervals, display mode, transition effects, and running hours with per-day schedules. Set it once and forget it.
Wake phrase detection runs on-device; command recognition uses Android speech recognition. Tune the listening window and enable radio, slideshow, or assistant categories.
What it does
Mix local folders, SMB/NAS shares, and cloud providers (Google Photos, OneDrive, Dropbox, Immich) in one slideshow. Supports videos with per-album audio policies (Mute, Duck, or Play).
Open manual chapter →Play videos alongside photos in the same album rotation. Supports MOV, MP4, MKV, and more, with per-album audio policy controls.
See all features →Stream internet radio or play local music playlists while your photos and videos play. Station and track info shown in a now-playing overlay.
Open manual chapter →Live local weather at a glance, right on your frame, alongside clock and photo info overlays. No extra device needed.
Open manual chapter →Wake-phrase detection runs on-device with OpenWakeWord; command recognition uses Android SpeechRecognizer with clear visual feedback.
Open manual chapter →Date and location pulled from EXIF — privately, locally, beautifully.
Open manual chapter →The frame turns on and off on your schedule. Set it once, forget it.
Open manual chapter →Tap the clock/date overlay to open a full-screen calendar with events, recurrence, and reminders.
Open manual chapter →Supported cloud sources: Google Photos, Microsoft OneDrive, Dropbox, and Immich. Free includes 1 cloud connection with base limits; Pro expands cloud limits across all supported cloud providers.
Open manual chapter →Hide photos per album or globally without deleting. Unhide anytime.
Open manual chapter →Why Fravora
Watch one voluntarily for Pro time. Your slideshow is never interrupted.
Local and SMB sources need no internet. Your frame keeps running.
Nothing uploaded. Credentials encrypted locally. Nothing sold.
Runs 24/7 unattended. Set it up once — it just works.
Mix local folders and SMB/NAS in a single setup.
Free tier is genuinely usable, and Pro is a one-time upgrade when you want more.
Plans
| Feature | Free | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Photo Sources | ||
| Local & SMB / NAS folders | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video playback in albums (MOV, MP4, MKV) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cloud sources (Google Photos, OneDrive, Dropbox, Immich) | 1 cloud connection + base limits | Expanded cloud limits and provider scope |
| Subfolders & expanded limits | — | ✓ |
| Slideshow | ||
| Uninterrupted slideshow + scheduling | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart Shuffle, transitions & speed control | — | ✓ |
| Image backdrop style (Fit mode) | — | ✓ |
| New images overlay badge & viewer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Audio | ||
| Radio & Music streaming (local and SMB/NAS) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Playlist limit & Deduplication | 1 playlist (Dedupe always ON) | Unlimited playlists (Configurable) |
| Favorites, background playback & scheduling | — | ✓ |
| Lockscreen & notification controls | — | ✓ |
| Overlays | ||
| Clock overlay (positioning & formats) | Fixed position (Small/Med/Large) | Custom grid & time/date formats |
| Weather, metadata & now playing | — | ✓ |
| Full-screen weather forecast (24h/7d) | — | ✓ |
| OLED anti-burn-in & bouncing clock | — | ✓ |
| Calendar overlay, events & reminders | — | ✓ |
| Android/Google TV & Fire TV support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Controls & Pro | ||
| Voice control | — | ✓ |
| Assistant volume voice commands | — | ✓ |
| One-time starter trial + optional ad unlock | ✓ | — |
| One-time Pro purchase | — | ✓ |
From the developer
I built Fravora because every other frame app I tried interrupted my slideshow with paywalls, forced ads, or required a cloud subscription just to show photos from my own NAS. I wanted something that felt like an appliance — reliable, respectful, and beautiful. So I made it.
aniujual Solo developer, Fravora
FAQ
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