Best Self Hosted Alternatives to Aura Frames

Immich Kiosk is a companion web application for Immich that turns an Immich library or album into a kiosk-style, fullscreen digital photo frame. It is typically used on always-on displays (tablets, wall-mounted screens, smart TVs) to continuously show photos with minimal UI and remote-friendly controls.

Key Features

• Fullscreen “kiosk” photo display optimized for always-on screens
• Connects to an Immich server to browse and display photos/albums
• Album-focused playback (use an Immich album as the frame source)
• Configurable slideshow behavior (e.g., timing/transition style options)
• Minimal, display-first UI intended for touch or remote navigation
• Container-friendly deployment (commonly run via Docker/Compose)

Use Cases

• Wall-mounted “family photo frame” fed from an Immich album
• Office/common-area rotating photo display or announcements via curated albums
• Tablet-based ambient display showing highlights from an Immich library

Limitations and Considerations

• Requires a working Immich server; functionality depends on Immich API compatibility
• Primarily focused on display/slideshow scenarios (not a full photo management UI)

Immich Kiosk is best suited when you already use Immich for photo storage and want a dedicated, low-friction display interface for a kiosk or digital frame. It complements Immich rather than replacing it, providing a specialized viewing mode for continuous playback on large or shared screens.