iPad as a picture frame: App restores the old built-in feature
Translation of the original German excerpt:
“In the early days of the iPad, the ability to use the Apple tablet as a digital photo frame was built into the iPad’s operating system. Apple even added a special button to the device’s lock screen for this purpose. With iOS 7, this function was removed without replacement 12 years ago. If you still want to use your iPad as a digital photo frame […]”
An app called Digital Photo Frame Slideshow brings back and expands this functionality. It turns an old iPad into a customizable slideshow display that supports photos, Live Photos and videos from various sources.
What the app offers
- Slideshow playback for Photos, Live Photos and videos
- Supports multiple sources (Apple Photos, Google Photos, Dropbox, etc.)
- Configurable transitions, display duration and overlays (time/location)
- Resumes automatically after interruptions (notifications, calls)
Links
- App Store: Digital Photo Frame Slideshow (App Store)
- Buy a standalone digital photo frame (Amazon, affiliate): Digital Photo Frame on Amazon
Quick setup tips
- Install the app on the iPad you want to repurpose.
- Create or select an album with the photos/videos you want to show.
- Configure slideshow settings (interval, transitions, overlays).
- Use Guided Access (Settings → Accessibility → Guided Access) to lock the iPad into the slideshow app if needed.
If you want, I can add screenshots, step-by-step setup images, or test the app and report back. Would you like that?
Note: This post does not link to the original RSS source; it links to the App Store and an Amazon affiliate search for related products.