time/ventures/hearthframe/README.md

# Hearthframe

Turn any spare tablet or old phone into a cozy family photo frame with a clock and caption in one minute — no accounts, no uploads, no subscription.

![Hearthframe Preview](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iNjAwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjQwMCIgeG1sbnM9Imh0dHA6Ly93d3cudzMub3JnLzIwMDAvc3ZnIj48cmVjdCB3aWR0aD0iMTAwJSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxMDAlIiBmaWxsPSIjZjBmMGYwIi8+PHRleHQgeD0iNTAlIiB5PSI1MCUiIGZvbnQtZmFtaWx5PSJBcmlhbCIgZm9udC1zaXplPSIxOCIgZmlsbD0iIzMzMyIgdGV4dC1hbmNob3I9Im1pZGRsZSIgZG9taW5hbnQtYmFzZWxpbmU9Im1pZGRsZSI+SGVhcnRoZnJhbWUgUHJldmlldzwvdGV4dD48L3N2Zz4=)

## What is Hearthframe?

Hearthframe is a free, browser-based tool that transforms any device into a beautiful digital photo frame. Simply drop in photos from your device, choose a frame style, add a caption, and enjoy a full-window slideshow with a clock display.

Everything works entirely in your browser - no photos are uploaded to any server, no accounts are required, and no subscription is needed.

## Who is it for?

Hearthframe is designed for adult children setting up family photos for a parent. It's perfect for anyone who wants to repurpose an old tablet or phone as a dedicated photo frame without the hassle of dealing with consumer photo frames that demand apps, cloud accounts, and ongoing tech support.

## How to use it

1. Open [hearthframe.yolopreneur.lol](https://hearthframe.yolopreneur.lol/) on any device
2. Drag photos from your device or click to select files
3. Choose a frame mat, clock style, and transition effect
4. Add a caption for your slideshow
5. Click "Preview" and use your browser's full-screen mode
6. Adjust your device's settings to prevent sleep mode if needed

For continuous operation on a tablet:
- Enable "Stay Awake" in developer options to prevent the screen from turning off
- Adjust screen timeout settings to "Never" or the longest duration available

## Features

- **No uploads**: All processing happens locally in your browser
- **No account required**: Use it immediately without signing up
- **No subscription**: Completely free to use
- **Self-contained HTML file**: Download your frame to reopen later
- **Multiple frame styles**: Choose from classic wood, modern black, vintage tan, or minimalist white
- **Customizable clock**: Digital time or date & time display
- **Transition effects**: Fade, slide, or instant transitions
- **Personal captions**: Add meaningful text to your slideshow

## Honest limits

Hearthframe is intentionally simple and focused:

- No automatic photo syncing - you need to manually update the frame
- No cloud storage - all photos must be stored locally on the device
- No multi-user collaboration - only one person can manage the frame
- No advanced scheduling - photos rotate at fixed intervals
- No mobile app - only browser-based solution currently available

## Next version (early access)

A paid Android app version is planned with:
- Installable Android frame app
- Family album links for relatives to add photos
- Scheduled photo updates
- Remote captions sent to the frame
- Multiple frames under one login (Caregiver plan)
- Per-frame schedules and remote-caption queues (Caregiver plan)

[Join early access](https://teahub.xyz/teahubxyz/time/issues/new?template=early-access.yml&title=Early+access%3A+Hearthframe&venture=hearthframe&plan=Family+%28early+access%29) for future updates.

## Built with

- Pure HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
- Works entirely in the browser
- No external dependencies
- No frameworks or libraries

Try it now at [hearthframe.yolopreneur.lol](https://hearthframe.yolopreneur.lol/)