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It’s no secret TVs are ugly. Lots of design-minded people don’t want one in a living room because it’s a giant black hole in an otherwise chic space. Samsung's designers and engineers have solved this problem with the Frame TV. The Frame TV is made to look just like a painting when it's turned off, hiding a high quality, high resolution 4K TV that sparks to life with the click of a button.

Samsung Frame TV review

In this all new review I’ll look at what the video quality is like, what the special art mode and new gallery mode features are all about and what differentiates them, plus we’ll touch on how to install it with the special no-gap wall mount, since I did it myself this time. I’ll also note any differences and upgrades from the original Frame TV too, since there are a few new features like Multi View.

What's new with 2021 Samsung Frame TV?

One of the first and most noticeable differences is that the 2021 Frame TV is half as deep as the original, measuring 48.7" x 27.9" x 1”. There are also several new features, which we'll get to...

In order for this TV to believably pose as a painting when it's not showing video, it needs to be properly installed, in my opinion and that means wall mounting it.

Connecting components - Samsung One Connect & Invisible Connection

Another cool aspect of the Frame TV is the Samsung One Connect box and Invisible Connection which means you'll see virtually nothing when it comes to cords and cables.

The One Connect box is available with other Samsung TVs, but with the Frame it is absolutely essential. The clean lines of this TV need not to be cluttered up with dangling cords and twisted cables. For that reason there are no ports in the TV itself; you must use the One Connect Box.

The One Connect box doesn’t need line of sight, so it can be hidden in a cabinet, or otherwise placed out of the way.

Using the Samsung Frame TV - Art Mode and Ambient Mode in one stunning TV

While the 4K video resolution of this TV is important, that’d probably not the primary reason you’re looking at the Frame, so I’m going to start with the standout features including art and ambient mode, and this TV— unlike some others— has both these features.

Samsung Art Mode

Art Mode is what sets this TV apart from pretty much all other televisions. When the TV is not displaying video, you can have it display Art Mode where you get ultra high quality, high resolution art prints or photography.

New with the Frame 2021 is the addition of Ambient Mode. While the previous Frame had only still art, other Samsung TVs, including ones I’ve reviewed here had Ambient Mode.

What is Samsung Ambient Mode?

Ambient Mode is another version of art on your TV, but in this case, it’s often moving art, or graphics art but it goes a bit further in that it can also show you weather information, and you can also take a photo of your wall or wallpaper and have the TV use that to make it completely disappear.


The Frame TV lets you do screen mirroring, AirPlay or otherwise share the screen of your laptop, phone or computer.

The new 2021 Samsung Frame now has a feature called Multi View.
Multi View lets you watch what's on The Frame and your mobile on the same screen at the same time. You can also see both the TV output and YouTube watcvh cable and a streaming device at the same time. Multi View lets you watch two different sources at once

Overall review of new 2021 Samsung Frame TV

Overall there is a lot to love about the 2021 Frame TV and quite a few improvements in the 2021 version.

The art mode is amazing, and now with ambient mode too it’s a majorly versatile art showpiece whether you want still imagery or some motion. The fact that it's also a deliciously detailed 4K TV is the cherry and chocolate sauce on an already amazing sundae.

It goes without saying that the 4K picture is stunning and realistic. With the HDR support for more accurate color representation and high end light replication, there's just nothing bad to say about the picture.

When it comes to the downsides, the Samsung SmartThings app is extraordinarily buggy and crashes constantly on the iPhone. I’ve essentially given up on using it until there’s an update.

The other major downside since we’re talking about that is that you can’t choose your own music to play over Art or Ambient mode.

Overall I think the 2021 Frame TV is the best TV on the market for folks who want a set in their main living space and need it to blend in.

The 55-inch Frame TV comes cost me about $1500CAD but prices do vary.