The Divoom Times Frame brings photos, pixel art and live information to a single desk display. You can give it a clock-and-weather face, show personal photos or schedule different layouts throughout the day. Its appeal depends on whether you want those things visible beside you—and whether you enjoy configuring them in an app.
In this Divoom Times Frame review, Scott Pinhorne moves from unboxing and setup to everyday use. He likes the design and finds some widgets useful, but the app, lack of touch controls and limits on customization leave him unsure it is worth the money for his own desk. His walkthrough helps explain what you get and which expectations to bring.
This article is based on Scott Pinhorne’s original video review. Divoom supplied his review unit free of charge; he states that the video was not sponsored. The hands-on observations below are his.
What Comes in the Box?
Scott unpacks the Times Frame, a reflector card, a user manual, a cleaning cloth and a USB Type A to USB Type C power cable. His box does not include a wall power adapter, so finding a suitable power source is an extra step before setup. The reflector card is worth keeping close: it changes how the screen looks, as he discovers later.
A Semi-Transparent Screen with More Than Photos
The first distinction is the display itself. Scott describes a 10.1-inch, 1280 × 800 semi-transparent screen, backed by lighting that gives its content a floating sense of depth. The open back lets light spill behind the frame; fitting the reflector card changes that effect. He also introduces 26 customizable LEDs and a microphone that lets the lighting react to music.
The same screen can show personal photos, pixel artwork or information faces with weather, stocks and YouTube statistics. For a creator who wants channel numbers visible beside a monitor, or someone who likes changing the artwork on a desk, these are different ways to use the display—not separate devices to fit into the setup.
Scott also introduces 64 GB of internal storage and Wi-Fi support on both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks. In practice, the important distinction is between content saved on the frame and information that needs to be refreshed online. The app handles content and configuration, while the physical side controls cover everyday adjustments.
Setting Up Times Frame in the Divoom App
After connecting power, Scott selects a language and installs the Divoom app. His setup follows four main steps:
- Sign in to a Divoom account, or register before pairing.
- Let the app find the frame through Bluetooth and follow the pairing prompts.
- Enter the Wi-Fi network name and password.
- Complete the remaining setup prompts, including a firmware update if offered.
His mixed 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz network connects without trouble. The initial app flow is less smooth: it appears to let him begin pairing before he discovers that signing in is required. Knowing that order in advance removes one of the frustrations he encounters.
The completed setup also presents a share code for friends or family to send photos and artwork to the device. That gives the frame a personal role alongside its information displays, especially if you want photos contributed by more than one person.
Uploading Photos and Choosing a Display Face
To add personal content, Scott explains opening the app’s photo album, creating a folder and uploading from the phone. Uploaded content is stored locally, so saved photos can keep displaying during a Wi-Fi interruption. Live weather or other online information still needs a connection to stay current.
The Faces section is where the display’s different uses come together. Scott walks through clocks, weather, calendars, countdowns, reminders, stock information and pixel art, and mentions Google and Microsoft calendar links. He also comes across a Pomodoro-style timer. The useful question is which of these you actually want to see throughout the day; a busy face and a simple clock can suit very different desks.
Scheduling Faces with Playback Plan
Playback Plan lets you assign faces to different times. Scott’s example is weather in the morning, YouTube statistics at lunch, pixel art in the afternoon and a family-friendly display in the evening.
If your desk shifts from work to personal use, a schedule can reduce the need to change the display manually each day. You choose the faces and times first; the plan then gives those choices a routine. When you do want to make a quick change, the side controls let you switch faces or adjust brightness without opening the phone app again.
Daily Use: Useful Widgets and Practical Limits
The noise meter is one of Scott’s favorites. Its large visual gauge gives sound levels a prominent place on the frame, and he prefers that presentation to the tool he currently uses. It is a concrete example of a widget earning its screen space for him, rather than simply adding another option to the menu.
Finding those useful features takes time, though. He finds some parts of the app intuitive but describes the wider experience as complicated and dated. If you enjoy exploring layouts and widgets, that browsing may be part of the appeal. If you want a simple photo frame with very little configuration, his account is a reason to look closely at the app workflow before deciding.
He also challenges the ad-free messaging after seeing banners for Divoom’s own products inside the app. That distinction matters if you expect the app to contain no promotional content at all.
For the screen, Scott recommends installing the reflector card. Without it, he feels too much light escapes through the back and the front looks dimmer. The choice affects both the ambient lighting behind the frame and how the display appears from the front, so it is worth comparing the two arrangements in your own space.
Two other limits shape the experience: the screen is not touch-enabled, and preset faces do not let him freely change every element. Expect to configure content through the app and use the physical controls for quick adjustments. Someone expecting a tablet-style interface or complete control over a custom dashboard may find that restrictive.
Is Divoom Times Frame Worth a Place on Your Desk?
Scott’s conclusion is deliberately personal. He likes the design and can imagine it as a premium gift for someone who enjoys this style, but he does not know where he would put it himself and remains unsure about its value for him.
His review points to a clearer choice for other readers. Times Frame is worth considering if you want photos, pixel art or glanceable information visible on the desk, and you are willing to spend time selecting faces and arranging a schedule. The strongest reason to choose it is having a specific display use you will enjoy seeing every day.
Think more carefully if your priority is touch interaction, unrestricted layout editing or an app that needs very little exploration. Those expectations run directly into the limits he describes. His video is especially useful for seeing the screen and app in action before deciding how they would fit your routine.
Save $40 with Scott’s Times Frame Code
Scott’s video description shares code TMSF40. At the time of this article’s check, the code is active in the Divoom store for $40 off eligible Times Frame variants, usable once per order. Check the final checkout total and current eligibility before completing your purchase.
If the display fits what you want for your desk, explore Divoom Times Frame and enter TMSF40 at checkout.
For the controls, connection steps and setup instructions, consult the Times Frame official user manual (PDF). You can also choose other languages in the official Divoom manual library.
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