Link Motion Detectors to Digital Picture Frame

[elite-rob]

Hi Guys,

 

I've got a somewhat random off-topic question, but I figured I'd pick the brains of the gurus in this forum.

 

I'm in the process of finishing my basement and in the hallway, I want to have 4 digital picture frames (2 on each wall).

 

I had an electrician put a plug where I'd need it...so we've got power.

And, I've got several LampLincs ready for action.

 

What I wanted to do was have a motion detector in the hallway so that if it detects motion, it triggers the LampLincs, which, in turn, turns on all the digital picture frames.

Then, they would remain on, until the basement lights are turned off (which would trigger the LampLincs to power down).

 

Basically, I think these digital frames (I'm hoping to get BIG ones) will be really cool.... but not if they are powered down and blank when people walk by.

 

So, I've got two questions/concerns:

 

1. Do you think my motion detector to trigger LampLincs is the best way to accomplish this?

 

2. Many of the digital picture frames I'm seeing have 'soft' power buttons as opposed to a hard on/off switch. In order for me to control things by simply toggling the power to the device, I kind of need it to be stuck in the 'on' position so it boots up (and ideally starts a slideshow) the moment it receives power. Does anyone know of a brand or frame that would allow me to accomplish this? (The bigger the frame the better.... since I'm having my first child and I'm sure I want the biggest pictures I can get on the wall!)

 

Thanks in advance.

 

Cheers!

[ISYhbsh01]

I would use ApplianceLincs rather than LampLincs. Lamplincs are dimmable devices which could very possibly damage your digital frame if dimmed accidentally.

 

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[elite-rob]

Ahh.... good point!

 

I'll use ApplianceLincs instead.

 

I can totally see a digital frame not reacting well to being 'dimmed'.

[LeeG]

My Pendigital picture frame has a slide On/Off switch.