2022 Frame TV review: do small improvements add up to a big reason to buy?

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Table of Contents:
1:13 - What is the Frame TV?
2:15 - IS new anti-glare glass better?
3:03 - Set up & installation
5:17 - Are magnetic bezels/frames worth it?
5:50 - Art mode explained
7:27 - How to add your own art to Frame TV
7:44 - What happened to Ambient Mode?
8:24 - TV video quality
8:56 - Using Multi-View
9:30 - how to listen to music in Art Mode (& new options)
10:20 - Overall review summary
It’s only existed for a handful of years, but Samsung’s Frame TV has captivated millions. The 2022 Samsung Frame TV is just the third version of this popular chameleon of a television, and it boasts some improvements and new features.
I recently purchased the 65-inch 2022 Samsung Frame TV for my home and in this review I’ll tell you what it’s like to own, how it works, what it can do, and how this new version compares to the previous one, and if I can recommend it for you.
What’s new on the 2022 Samsung Frame TV?
The 2022 version of the Samsung Frame TV isn’t a revolutionary redesign and it doesn't innovate a lot over the 2021 version, but the changes Samsung has made do go a long way towards improving it. The major innovation is the addition of even more glare resistant glass, as well as an optional rotating wall mount.
I have to admit, I felt a bit extravagant upgrading from my 2021 The Frame, when on the surface it seems that the only major difference is a piece of coated glass, but I can attest that this new anti-glare, low-reflection panel technology featuring an embossed Matte Display makes a shocking amount of difference in how the TV blends in as art in the home.
What is Samsung The Frame TV?
To take a step back and explain what the Frame TV is and why you might be looking at it, it’s a high quality 4K TV that displays realistic gallery-level artwork (Art Mode) on the screen when the TV isn't active. Far from looking like a screensaver or placeholder, the combination of high resolution art, with the no-glare glass and a light sensor which helps the TV adapt to your room and the time of day means it is better than a CIA agent at hiding in plain sight.
While there is a good amount of free artwork you can display on The Frame, and you can add your own, it’s almost essential to sign up for the Samsung Art Store to open up a wealth of art options for your space.
Art Store costs about $70CAD/year. You can choose to display one piece of art at a time, or have it rotate through a gallery’s worth of your personal favourites.
The 2021 Samsung The Frame also had a feature called Ambient Mode where you could access moving imagery, weather info and some more interactive elements for your screen. The feature does still exist on the 2022 Frame TV, but it’s now integrated as part of Art Mode, instead of being a separate feature. More on that coming up.
Is Samsung Frame TV really better at glare? How much of a difference for new anti-glare coating make?
In my previous testing with both the original Frame, launched in 2017, and in the 2021 version, the screen is definitely a soft matte design, but this new version takes the small amount of glare those older versions did allow and makes it vanish completely. I’d say that the earlier versions blocked about 80-90% of any glare, then this new 2022 Samsung The Frame minimizes 95% of it.
Samsung says the coated glass also avoids fingerprints and smudges better than before, and I think that’s also accurate.
What’s in the box?
The 2022 Samsung Frame TV operates a bit differently. In the box, aside from the TV you get a remote control, wall mount, and the Samsung One Connect box and cable.
The One Connect Box links to the TV with a tiny 3-4mm cable and it’s long, meaning you can run it into cabinet (it doesn’t need line of sight) or around the corner from the TV. I opted to run conduit in the wall and hid the cable out of sight.
The One Connect box is the place where you’ll plug in your cable box, streaming or gaming devices and a sound bar. The box is meant to hide out of sight so you don’t end up with dangling dongles cluttering up your decor.
One last item… I added a Sonos Bean 2nd gen sound bar to my set up for improved audio, since the built-in speaker, while it’s okay, it’s amazing. You can check out me review of the Beam 2nd Gen here on the channel.
Using 2022 Samsung Frame TV: Art Mode
Art Mode is what distinguishes this TV from all other televisions-even those marketing a ‘Gallery Mode’. When The Frame is not displaying video, you can enjoy it in Art Mode where you get super high quality, high resolution art prints or photography.

[@Alice_Walker]

I hate having a TV I barely use dominating my lounge room and so haven't had one and have happily just been using my laptop for netflix/movies for a few years. I'm now very tempted to give one of these a go with the no glare screen. My room is very bright and wherever I put it would have to be near a window so I really appreciate the brightness/reflection details and footage from different angles. Thank you! 📺✨

[@ErinLawrenceTV]

Thank you for watching, and I hope you enjoy it!

[@dwayneloftice2326]

Great, informative video. Expecting delivery of my 55" Frame tomorrow. Looks like I have days or weeks of "dialing in" the preferred settings. Best thing for a TV since the "click remote" was invented many, many years ago.

[@mannykaras7278]

Hi great review I have recently bought the TV which is great. a question I have is.. So I uploaded photos onto a USB stick which the TV detects in full size 16 x 9 as a slideshow but then when I put it in art mode The photos come with a mat around them. Is there a way to remove the mat so the photos are full size to fit the frame?

[@JanPatrickLucas]

Good morning Erin, I was definitely considering this picture/ tv. I watch a very little amount so this seems like a great idea. Thank you for the clear and pleasant review.

[@ErinLawrenceTV]

Happy to help!

[@rickbrown3504]

Looking at this product for our new home. Wondering what other TVs are "competitors" to this one. I have an LG OLED which has a great picture so a bit worried about how this TV would compare with an OLED when actually watching TV. Thoughts?

[@10OF9OFBORG]

WOW! That’s awesome! I may get one next year. Thanks for sharing! Cheers Erin! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@ErinLawrenceTV]

You should!

[@plaid_cloud]

Installed our 43" in the kitchen a couple of weeks ago. We had access behind the tv to an open area to hide the huge one connect box. We also got the teak frame. The features of the TV are great! We love the ability to turn the TV into art when not in use. The tv is as close to the wall as possible and really sells the art hanging look. The matte finish also works well. Navigating the smart menu, and changing inputs is a little clunky for my liking. My main gripe is picture quality. We got our 43" on Black Friday for $200 off at $799.99. The picture is similar to our $350 bedroom TV. Anything more than 5 degrees off center viewing and the color and black levels diminish quickly. It also doesn't help that you can see our main OLED TV and the difference in picture quality is huge. I would have purchased a similar sized OLED for the same price, but the aesthetics of the matte screen, frame, and picture mode won out as it is not a main viewing TV.

[@ErinLawrenceTV]

Thanks for sharing your experience Stephen, I appreciate that!

[@abioduna5040]

Thanks for another great review. A couple of questions if I may? What did your do with your previous 2021 Frame? Did you reuse the mounting from the 2021 Frame?

[@ErinLawrenceTV]

Thank you! I ended up selling it to finance the new one LOL. Yes, I kept the old mount on the wall (had to move it due to screen size differences, and just gave the person I sold the old one to the brand new mount that came with the new TV.

[@joeyyears]

Usually not a fan of Samsung televisions but these look interesting 🤔 really like how diverse your reviews are. Always something new to discover.

[@ErinLawrenceTV]

Thanks Joey, I really appreciate that! Cheers!

[@ronm6585]

Great review Erin, thanks.

[@ErinLawrenceTV]

My pleasure! Hope you're well!

[@sjursvenning2635]

After watching numerous of these Samsung frame reviews as my girlfriend decided we are getting one (I am not a tv dude, i do not care). I have two conclusions, the first being that I am now really looking forward to get one and, the second is that this frame review is one of the best i have seen. in depth but not in the way that every other channel does it. keep up the good work. I am definetly subscribing from now on.

[@ErinLawrenceTV]

Thanks so much Sjur, I really appreciate that!

[@dilin]

This is a really helpful video, much better than the reviews I saw on other channels where they only went into commonly addressed aspects. The owner’s perspective is great!

[@ErinLawrenceTV]

Thank you so much for the kind words. I’m really glad you enjoyed the video.

[@gillessavard5556]

Can we add our own photos remotely in the smarthings app? I mean do we need to be on the same network or I can be away from home and update the image that will be displayed ?

[@lucasnakes]

How did u do to show art mode while playing music? I tried pairing Spotify from my iPhone but didn’t find this option anywhere. Thanks

[@Kryojenix]

Cons: Why after 5 updates to this TV model over the years, can it still not be configured to pull Art Mode images from a folder on a local network (WiFi) server and rotate them on a schedule? When you do view photos via DLNA (i.e. manually advanced slideshow) the TV outputs them in 1024 x 768 or so ... on a UHD screen ... *WHY?*

[@lesleewatson4266]

Great video. Thank you

[@ErinLawrenceTV]

Thank you!

[@geeNi87]

Thanks for your review. I checked out a few others but yours was definitely the one the pushed me to go for it. I got the 55 inch model and I was expecting to be wowed by the art mode (It is phenomenal don't get me wrong ). I was however more impressed with the brightness, the picture quality as well as the matt finish which handles light reflections like a champ. Alot of reviews focused on the non OLED panel and made it seem like a big sacrifice but the screen is good enough to hold its own. I still do feel the Samsung photo bezels are still over prized.

[@ErinLawrenceTV]

Great feedback George. Thanks for adding it here. ☺️

[@SavedByZero]

Unfortunately, unless you use an in-wall, fire-rated type of conduit, most areas prohibit cables like the Samsung "invisible" variation that is bundled with the Frame from running inside of walls. This is because the cable carries power to the display. Samsung did make a cable that was rated for in-wall use but it's expensive, bulky and virtually impossible to find. There are also conflicting reports as to whether the cable works with the 2022 models. I asked Samsung and they they maintain that the solution is not officially supported. So... if you want to mount the Frame on a wall and hide the cable, you have a few options: 1. install a fire-rated conduit and use it with the standard cable; 2. suppress your OCD and leave the cable dangling below the TV or concealed behind a surface-mounted conduit, shelf etc.; 3. add a power outlet behind the TV and mount a backbox in the wall to hold the One Connect box. Option #1 is tough to source out because it's more common for commercial applications. Option #2 isn't elegant but it just takes a bit of creativity. And for most people, option #3 means hiring an electrician, buying a backbox and hacking up the wall behind the TV. In the end, Samsung has avoided the whole issue by simply saying that the invisible cable isn't very noticeable. For a premium lifestyle technology that is based around making the technology less obvious, not having a real solution to hide the cable is a major shortcoming.

[@ErinLawrenceTV]

Thanks for all of this info Mark, and I totally agree!

[@lucymaluna]

The cable issue is the only thing that is stopping me to buy this tv. I reeeeeeaally want it to look like a piece of art and having “an invisible cable” around the brick wall where the TV is going to be placed .. it’s a no, no, for $2,000

[@bruintoo]

8:05 can you still change the background in ambient mode? It says you can in the instructions on the tv, but there is no ambient mode on the app with the frame.

[@Agatchen1306]

Wonderful review. I spent about 3 hrs total with Samsung CS and they were unable to find ambient mode. I have found it thanks to you! Thank you for the review. Do you know if the screen saver can be changed? Also, the TV shuts off occasionally when connected to music while in art mode. Is that normal?

[@ErinLawrenceTV]

I’m so glad I was able to help you! When you say can the screensaver be changed Do you mean the art? Or the specific ambient artwork? Also I have not heard of the TV shutting off when connected to music in art mode….

[@ViewChaser]

Been waiting for this one! Thanks for the entertaining, yet comprehensive review as always :).

[@ErinLawrenceTV]

My pleasure, glad you enjoyed it!

[@dankelley9361]

Very nice review of this Samsung TV. Does the provided “one” cable hookup provide power to the TV? THANKS

[@paolocardinali3951]

Yes, it does, but there is a separate power cable for the One Box that still needs to be connected.

[@ErinLawrenceTV]

Hi Dan, yes it does!

[@richarddcrossley]

I'm really torn. I love my frame 49 and the one connect box. I can't decide between a better picture via mini led in a bright room or the matte coating of the frame (a big jump from my old version). There are some great deals on the 75 and 85 this month as well here in the UK. Like you I love it just stays out the way and doesn't dominate the room like a none frame TV. Also no risk of burn in Vs OLED for a family TV.

[@ErinLawrenceTV]

It all comes down to your space. If you need it to hide, the Frame is the way to go. If it's an out of the way location, you don't need to worry. Ive never regretted my Frame purchase.

[@richarddcrossley]

@@ErinLawrenceTV I agree. In the end I’ve ended up getting a great deal (£2500 off RRP) with a free S801B soundbar on the 85 inch Frame. Always love your coverage and thanks for the reply and help!

[@mazenbasha1981]

@@richarddcrossleyare you still happy with the purchase or you have different suggestion

[@BosnianOak]

Good stuff, Erin! It made my decision easier to purchase this tv now.

[@ErinLawrenceTV]

Good choice!

[@BosnianOak]

@@ErinLawrenceTV curious something no one covered, how does the tv look like in the dark with the art mode on? Will it still illuminate? Can you still see the art on the tv? I hope not.

[@kevincalnan2602]

Hello and thanks for the video update. Does the white addon bezel cover the black sensor located in the left lower under portion of the original black frame. If it does... does it interfere with the motion sensor? Thanks

[@ErinLawrenceTV]

It doesn’t seem to interfere with the motion sensor at all. It’s been working great in my

[@MrThree00]

Is there a motion detector to turn on the Art mode when someone walks into the room?

[@kevinbridgewater5756]

I enjoyed your review. I’m an art collector so the Frame will be sharing wall space with my actual works of art. I’m sold on the art mode. My only concern is watching tv . I watch sports and tv shows and prefer to watch in low light at night. Will this be an issue. When you answer you should know that I’ll finally be upgrading from a tv that is about 12 years old.

[@ErinLawrenceTV]

I think the TV quality is great. I do have a pricier and fancier television myself in my media room, so this is definitely a supplemental screen. Even so I don’t have any concerns with watching programming, particularly at night or in low light situation. particularly the 2022 model with the anti-glare glass is definitely worth it. Do yourself a favour and just buy it already; it’s on a bit of a sale right now and it’ll arrive before Christmas: amzn.to/3UNbA0L

[@1_more_youtuber]

I recently bought 50 inch frame tv 2022 model but i am not getting cinemograph mode in art

[@Fnuffkitty]

Hi is the one box where you plug in your tv Airel too? Thank you

[@ErinLawrenceTV]

You would, yes. I guess depending on the connection that it has, but short answer: yes.

[@ItsGazareth]

Hi Erin I have been looking forward to your review of this TV as I find your reviews very useful. I think you do a great job of straddling the line between giving your take as a regular user whilst also being an informative reviewer and knowing all the facts. I have a question: have you used some of the higher end OLED TVs from this year? For example the Samsung QD OLED or Sony Bravia's A95K? Reason I ask is because I know The Frame is a QLED and I was just wondering how the picture stacks up against them.

[@ErinLawrenceTV]

Thank you so much for the beautiful compliment, Gareth. To answer your question, yes, I have tried some of the new OLED TVs, and they can be amazing. If you don't need the 'hide in plain sight' aspects of the Frame, and instead want a superior video screen, OLED is the way to go, and we do have an OLED in our media room. I love the Frame because the video is still great, but I don't have to look at the blank screen. Are you trying to decide?

[@ItsGazareth]

@@ErinLawrenceTV I am. I really like the look of The Frame, the art mode would look so nice in my living room. I just don't want to compromise on picture quality. When I have friends over and we want to watch a movie... Will I wish I'd bought an OLED to get the best possible picture for those moments?

[@Nelson_.A]

How much power does it use when displaying a static image? Do you leave your tv on 24/7?

[@ErinLawrenceTV]

Minimal power... the motion sensor turns it off when no one is in the room and back on when someone enters.

[@jouldalk]

Hey :) Is the wall mounting kit included or sold separately? Tx

[@JaylaChampion]

The wall mounting kit is included! I got one and it basically gives you everything you would need!

[@murtynrk6654]

Hi my viewing distance from TV is 10.5 feet. Can I go for 65” frame TV. Some websites say 10 feet is enough and some say 12-14” is ideal. Can you guide

[@ErinLawrenceTV]

That would probably fill your field of view... but tbh not many people complain that their TV to too big!

[@johannndsouza]

I shall be buying the 75" =D soon

[@bigdaddychud]

Nice Bourbon collection :)

[@ErinLawrenceTV]

LOL, thank you! Cheers!

[@donaldclemmons5980]

My 65" frame tv will be here Friday.

[@ErinLawrenceTV]

Yeaaahhhhhhh

[@josephj6521]

I’m concerned with the new wall mount placement. My wall doesn’t have anywhere solid to screw the new wall mounts on. They should’ve had the option to keep the center wall mount.

[@ErinLawrenceTV]

Agree. We had to use both wall anchors and to screw into studs where we could. That was the hardest part.

[@fionabailer5213]

Just installed my tv and we used our old flat tv mount as it went in an uneven rock wall and the previous mount was configured to fit. You can use other mounts. There are the 4 screw holes to accommodate most tv mounts

[@mmckenzie1900]

I know this is a bit late but how is the viewing angles on this tv? We have a small living room where the sofa is about 10 in front but then the other chairs are almost 45 degrees to the side of the tv and about 8 feet from the tv.

[@ErinLawrenceTV]

The viewing angle is actually pretty good at 45 degrees.

[@mmckenzie1900]

@@ErinLawrenceTV thanks to your review we just installed our frame tv. Other than an odd issue with our Apple TV turning on all the time when we use the Samsung remote and it losing connection to our soundbar after waking up, we are very happy. We’ve been finally brought into the world of 4K definition from our 1080p. The detail are amazing and we can’t get over the artwork that can be displayed.

[@xxxtacy]

Do you have any knowledge of the Samsung mirror tv?

[@ErinLawrenceTV]

I don’t! Tell me more…

[@Kryojenix]

Why is this the third version? There's been a small or large update to it every year since the first model in 2017 as far as I can tell. Some of the updates were very minor. And overall, it's still deeply disappointing compared to what it could and should be (finally got the 2022 model at 2021 runout price because they lost my runout order and I was going to cancel the order after 4 months but they just gave me the new one).

[@AlphaMale_1]

No complaint on sound quality????????

[@paolocardinali3951]

Samsung needs better software… I have two The Frame, 2021 and 2022, and both are buggy in different way. The matt screen on the 2022 is amazing but the 2021 offers better tv viewing in low light.

[@ErinLawrenceTV]

True!

[@greghoughton6189]

Do the really big frame TVs look weird? I have a 75" TV that's 7 years old, and it seems huge still. Most art is not that big, so I wonder from people who have 75+ versions of the frame ... does it still look convincing as art?

[@ErinLawrenceTV]

I think it's about scale in your home. If you have a really big room and big furniture to match, a massive TV or piece of art wouldn't be out of place. But a 75 inch TV in the place where I currently have my frame TV would be slightly comical.

[@MG-ki3vm]

I don't think it's glass, it's a plastic matt film, have you tried touching the screen?

[@10OF9OFBORG]

Does Sony has one too?

[@ErinLawrenceTV]

Not that I know of. LG has a similar idea, but the art mode is poorly executed.

[@veroka7851]

Sony should come out with one. There are too many problems with Samsung tvs.

[@papat-bone6474]

My frame 2022 won't connect to same local network as my smartphone so can't add my own photos. Super lame and massive let down!!!

[@ErinLawrenceTV]

Did you try resetting the TV and re-establishing the wifi network it's connected to? I've had to do that before.

[@brois841]

Be careful listening to this review about objective video results. This is a great TV if you want a TV that doesn't look like a TV, but for information about its video qualities refer to Rtings instead. You're not paying for a quality TV set here, you're paying for the One Connect box, the ability to hang it flat and put a bezel on it, etc. It's middle-of-the-road as far as TV's go.

[@MrThree00]

The main benefit to us is the fact that The Frame has a great picture in a sunlit room. An OLED and other top-of-the-line TVs are almost unwatchable during the day due to reflections.

[@ds_7]

Why do you talk like a newscaster lol

[@ErinLawrenceTV]

I used to be one! 😊

[@ds_7]

@@ErinLawrenceTV Oh cool! This might be annoying to hear given that you’re so good as a newscaster, but on KZbin people prefer the feeling of a friend speaking to them rather than a professional presentation, the intimacy is easier to connect with / it’s somehow more appealing. Totally unsolicited advice, I get it, ignore it as you’d like, but even just in the tech space, look at the king Marques & see how he has worked to optimise his presentation. Anyway, thanks for this video and good luck!