Enjoying your favorite shows and movies doesn’t have to be limited to a TV screen. A portable smart projector gives you the freedom to create a cinematic-like experience anywhere you want—whether it’s your living room, backyard, or even outdoors under the stars. Unlike smart TVs, which have a fixed image size, a smart projector lets you adjust the screen size, allowing you to turn any flat surface into a big screen similar to the ones at the cinema. In addition to offering you features like wireless connectivity, some models even integrate built-in streaming apps, enabling you to stream movies and TV shows without needing any external devices. For a smart projector that can deliver a high-definition image quality and supports multiple streaming services, check out the Lumi Max Projector from Lumi Labs.
The Lumi Max is an advanced portable smart projector that can display video at a native 1080p FHD resolution (4K supported) with 400 ANSI lumens of brightness and HDR10 decoding support, featuring an adjustable screen size from 40″ up to 120″, intelligent obstacle avoidance, plus auto-focus and automatic keystone correction. It also comes equipped with two 5W speakers powered by Dolby Audio that deliver rich sound, features 7 different audio modes, has 16GB of flash storage and 2GB RAM, and runs on Android TV OS.
The projector integrates multiple connection ports, including an HDMI 2.1 input with 4K compatibility, a USB 2.0 port, and an Aux output. It also comes with a remote control, boasts Bluetooth 5.0 and dual band Wi-Fi connectivity, and is also compatible with Google TV via the Google Home App.
Whether it’s a movie night with family, game day with friends, or binge-watching your favorite series, this portable smart projector is guaranteed to transform your space into a home theater with stunning visuals and seamless streaming.
Below is our in-depth review of the Lumi Max, where we talk more about all the unique features this smart projector has to offer you.
DESIGN & SPECS
Starting with its size, this portable smart projector has a compact form factor, measuring just 8.17 inches long by 5.02 inches wide by 7.5 inches tall. The projector is also relatively lightweight, as it only weighs 4.56 lbs.
In addition to its sleek dimensions, the projector also comes together with a protective Styrofoam carrying case equipped with a fabric handle that makes it easy to transport.
The Lumi Max also sports a sleek, modern design. Its body comes in a solid color, which can be either full Black or full White, giving the projector a premium and discreet aesthetic.
Furthermore, the projector itself also packs a high-quality construction, for which its light engine is fully enclosed and rated to have an IP5X dustproof rating, which ensures the device’s longevity and a consistent image quality whether used indoors or outdoors.
In addition, the projector also comes equipped with a custom cooling system that delivers whisper-quiet cooling, ensuring a longer lifespan for its internal components.
Moving on to the projector’s hardware specifications. For playing video and images, the Lumi Max Projector utilizes a high-end LCD lens that makes it capable of displaying video in native 1080p Full HD resolution (1920 x 1080 pixels) at a 16:9 aspect ratio, bringing you a high-definition image with vivid, sharp details and picture clarity. Plus, the projector is also 4K compatible (via its HDMI port).
Its lens also comes equipped with a bright LED light that delivers 400 ANSI lumens of brightness, making it 170% brighter than other projectors in its class, and has a 2000:1 contrast ratio.
The projector also features support for HDR10 decoding, which makes different tonalities of black in its displayed video more noticeable and significantly sharper. This ensures a vivid display of colors with exquisite attention to detail.
Regarding its screen projection size, this smart projector features an adjustable screen size that can be set between 40 inches up to 120 inches from a projection distance of 3.3 ft. up to 10 ft., respectively, along with a throw ratio of 1.25:1.
What’s more is that the Lumi Max also features intelligent obstacle avoidance, which makes it capable of recognizing objects that are within the area of its projected screen—such as frames, plants, shelves, or other décor items—and intelligently adjust its screen size and image placement in real-time to not have it projected over those objects.
In addition, the Lumi Max also features smart image functions like auto-focus and omni-directional automatic correction keystone, which enable it to instantly detect the angle and position of its projected screen upon movement, correcting for tilt, offset and depth to deliver a perfectly square image with fine-tuned clarity. The combination of these two functions not only allows for optimal image alignment, but also for an easy setup.
The projector also integrates two 5 Watt speakers powered by Dynamic Dolby Audio technology, which can deliver rich sound with a clear treble and a deep bass, enabling it to create the ultimate audiovisual experience.
As for its audio settings, the projector offers seven different audio modes, which include: Game, Cinema, Music, News, Sports, Standard, and User Defined.
The device also features 16GB of flash storage, allowing you to digitally store content like movies and TV shows, and then watch said content without requiring an external storage device. It also features 2GB of RAM.
Lastly, for its operating system, the projector runs on Android TV OS.
SET UP / INSTALLATION
When it comes to its installation, the Lumi Max Projector also offers a simple, plug-and-play setup.
The projector connects directly to power via its AC power adapter.
INTERFACE
We’ll now have a closer look at the projector’s control panel and its connection options.
Integrated at the top, there’s the projector’s Power On/Off button.
Then at the back side of the device, we have its connection panel, which features multiple connection ports, including an HDMI 2.1 (ARC) input that offers 4K compatibility, a USB 2.0 port for connecting an external device like a USB flash drive, and an Aux output for connecting external audio devices (in case you want to extend the projector’s sound output).
THE REMOTE CONTROL
The projector also comes with a remote control for configuring its video settings and video sources, which has a user-friendly button layout.
CONNECTIVITY
On top of its connection ports, the Lumi Max Projector also features Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity and dual band Wi-Fi connectivity (supports both 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz networks).
Thanks to that, this smart projector can be connected wirelessly with other devices to stream content from YouTube, Netflix, GoPro videos, play Spotify, etc.
Best of all, the projector it also compatible with Google TV through the Google Home App (available for iOS and Android devices), bringing you your favorite entertainment from across all streaming services you’re subscribed to.
Its Google TV integration enables you to get curated recommendations, for which you can choose from 700,000+ movies and shows across 10,000+ apps, as well as browse 800+ free live TV channels. Users can further customize their viewing experience on Google TV by using personalized profiles.
OTHER UPCOMING FEATURES
Lumi IQ (Personalized AI Assistant)
We’d also like to note that Lumi Labs is also planning on releasing Lumi IQ, a personalized LLM-based AI assistant that controls the Lumi Max Projector for you, while constantly learning what you like.
This intelligent, AI-driven feature is set to launch later this fall.
WHAT’S IN THE BOX?
Inside their package, users will find: their Lumi Max Projector, the projector’s power adapter, its remote control, a carrying case, and a user manual.
FINAL THOUGHTS
All in all, this portable smart projector gives you a flexible way to watch movies, TV shows, and other content in a big screen, bringing you a cinema-like viewing experience, no matter where you are. The projector is easy to set up and configure, can display video with a high-resolution image quality, offers several smart functions for adjusting its screen size and focus, delivers good sound quality through its built-in speakers, and also supports Google TV and multiple streaming services.
The Lumi Max Projector is available in two color options: Black and White.
If you’re interested in purchasing it, know each unit goes for $399, and each purchase also comes with a 1-year warranty. You can order it from LUMI LABS’ official shopping page.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Adjustable Stand
While the projector does not come with a stand, the company also sells an adjustable stand, which can be purchased separately as an optional add-on.
This adjustable projector stand costs $29. You can purchase it via this link.
