I turned an old monitor into a connected map frame controlled from my phone
Hey everyone 👋
I’ve been working on a side project that turns maps into a connected wall art display for the living room.
The idea is simple:
- a screen mounted like a picture frame
- a minimalist city map displayed full screen
- everything controlled from a phone
The display itself is passive — no menus or UI on the screen — designed to feel more like a living decor object than a TV.
From the phone, you can:
- change the city
- customize themes/colors
- adjust zoom and labels
- create different ambiances
The prototype currently runs on:
- an old monitor / TV
- a mini PC
- a local web app
Built on top of the open source project Terraink + OpenStreetMap.
I’m experimenting with:
- smooth map transitions
- travel routes
- ambient gallery mode
- day/night themes
- “memory places”
Trying to create something between:
digital art, travel memories, and interactive home decor.
Would love feedback 👀
Would you put something like this in your home?