Setting up your Tapmora frame is simple at its core, but the "2 minutes" assumes two things are ready: your phone's NFC is turned on, and the "Einky" app is already downloaded.
Step 1: Make Sure NFC Is On (About 30 Seconds)
The Tapmora frame has no battery and no Wi-Fi module. It relies entirely on the energy delivered through your phone's NFC transmission to refresh the screen. That means NFC must be enabled — it's the prerequisite for the entire setup process.
The path varies slightly by phone:
iPhone: Go to Settings > General > NFC, and make sure the toggle is on
Android: Tap the NFC icon in your Quick Settings panel, or go to Settings and search for "NFC" to turn it on
Confirm NFC is on before you start, so you don't have to backtrack midway through.
Step 2: Download the Einky App (About 30 Seconds)
The companion app for the Tapmora frame is called "Einky." It's an image transfer tool built specifically for e-ink devices, supporting everything from picking a photo from your gallery to cropping it to fit and adjusting contrast — all optimized for how E Ink screens display images. Search "Einky" in the App Store to find it.
Step 3: Pick a Photo and Tap to Transfer (About 1 Minute)
Open the Einky app and choose the photo you want to display. Tapmora uses a Spectra 6 color E Ink screen, which can render six colors — richer than the standard four-color e-ink displays. Choose a photo with good lighting and strong contrast; dark or overly detailed images won't look their best on an e-ink screen.
Once you've selected your image, hold the NFC sensor area of your phone (usually the upper back) against the Tapmora frame. The transfer happens directly over NFC — no Wi-Fi or Bluetooth needed. Keep the phone in place, and the app will show the transfer progress. Don't pull the phone away during the transfer, as even a slight slide can break the connection.
When the transfer finishes, the frame will begin refreshing. This takes a few dozen seconds. Color e-ink refreshes more slowly than a regular screen, which is normal. Once the image is written, it stays on screen even after you remove your phone — E Ink technology holds the display without using any power.
Key Takeaways
NFC must be on, the Einky app must be downloaded in advance, and you need to hold your phone against the frame without moving it during transfer. The first attempt may take a try or two to find the right NFC sensor position, but once you're familiar with it, swapping photos really can be done in under two minutes.
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