Projectors

While you do not strictly need a screen to use a projector, adding one is the single most effective way to improve your image quality. Whether you should get one depends on if you are prioritizing "Aesthetics" or "Performance."

Projecting on a Wall (Casual & Aesthetic):
For many of our customers creating "fake window" vibes or watching casual cartoons in a bedroom, a white wall works perfectly fine.

• The wall must be smooth and white. If your wall has texture (bumps), it will cast tiny shadows that make the image look grainy. If the wall is coloured (even off-white or cream), it will tint the entire image, making skin tones look unnatural.

Using a Screen (High Definition & Cinema):
If you want to see the full potential of your projector, a dedicated screen is essential.

• Texture & Sharpness: Projector screens have a perfectly smooth, micro-textured surface designed to reflect 4K detail without the graininess of drywall paint.
• Contrast & Pop: A wall absorbs some light, making the image look "flat." A screen like our FlexGo Portable Projector Screen or Portable Foldable Projector Screen is engineered to reflect light back to your eyes, delivering brighter whites, deeper blacks, and punchier colours.

The Projection Room Advice: Start with your wall. If you find the image looks washed out or textured, upgrading to a simple portable screen is an affordable fix that makes a massive difference.

An ALR (Ambient Light Rejecting) Screen is a high-performance projection surface designed to solve the biggest challenge of home cinema: washed-out images during the day. Unlike a standard matte white screen which reflects light in all directions, an ALR screen uses a specialized optical coating to selectively reflect the projector’s light back to your eyes while absorbing or deflecting ambient light from windows and lamps.

How It Works (Contrast Preservation):
Standard white screens rely on darkness to create "black." If you turn on a lamp, the "black" parts of your image turn grey. An ALR screen, like our Black Crystal ALR Fixed Projector Screen, appears grey or dark grey to the naked eye. This darker base colour improves black levels significantly, allowing you to maintain high contrast and vibrant colours even in a room with some ambient light.

When Do You Need One?

• Living Room Setups: If you plan to replace your TV in a living room where you cannot block out 100% of the sunlight, an ALR screen is essential to keep the image watchable during the day.
• Ultra Short Throw (UST) Users: If you are buying a laser TV projector like the Formovie Theater, pairing it with a specific ALR screen is highly recommended. Because these projectors shoot light from below at a steep angle, an ALR screen is needed to direct that light outwards to the viewer rather than reflecting it up onto the ceiling.

The best projector screen depends entirely on whether you want a permanent "Cinema Room" or a flexible "Pop-Up" entertainment setup.

Fixed Frame Screens (The "TV Replacement"):

A fixed frame screen, such as our Black Crystal ALR Fixed Projector Screen, is built like a picture frame. The screen material is stretched tightly over a metal frame to ensure a perfectly flat, wrinkle-free surface.

Suggested for: Dedicated home theatres or living rooms where the projector is your main TV. Because it is mounted permanently to the wall, it offers the best possible geometry and picture flatness, looking like a premium 100-inch television even when turned off.

Portable Screens (The "Go-Anywhere" Option):
If you do not want a massive screen permanently on your wall, or if you are renting and cannot drill holes, a portable screen is the ideal solution.

• Foldable & Tripod: Our Portable Foldable Projector Screen or Portable Tripod Projector Screen can be set up in minutes and packed away into a cupboard when not in use.
• FlexGo: For ultimate versatility, the FlexGo Portable Projector Screen is designed for travel and outdoor movie nights, allowing you to take the cinema experience to the backyard or a friend's house.

Choose Fixed Frame for the best performance and aesthetics in a permanent spot. Choose Portable for flexibility, renters, and outdoor adventures.

Choosing the right screen size is a balance between Immersion and Comfort. While it is tempting to buy the biggest screen possible, a screen that is too large for your viewing distance can cause eye strain and motion sickness.

The Golden Rule (Viewing Distance):
For the most comfortable cinematic experience, your seating distance should be roughly 1.2 to 1.5 times the screen's diagonal width.

• 60-Inch Screen: Ideal for small bedrooms or dorms where you sit about 1.5 – 2 metres away. Our Portable Foldable Projector Screen (60") fits perfectly on a smaller wall or even the ceiling.
• 100-Inch Screen: The standard for home theatres. You should sit approximately 3 – 3.5 metres back from the wall. This fills your field of view without forcing you to turn your head to see the action.
• 120-Inch+ Screen: For massive living spaces or outdoor movie nights using the FlexGo Portable Projector Screen. Ensure you have at least 4 metres of viewing distance.

Before buying a massive screen, ensure your projector can actually create an image that big from your available room depth. Check the projector's "Throw Ratio" to confirm it can fill the screen from where you plan to place it.

The difference between a white and a grey projector screen comes down to Contrast versus Brightness. Choosing the right colour depends on how much control you have over the light in your room.

White Screens (The Standard Choice):
A matte white screen is the traditional standard for cinema. It reflects light perfectly neutrally, ensuring colours look exactly as the director intended.

• Best For: Dark rooms with little to no ambient light (like a dedicated theatre room or a bedroom at night). In a pitch-black room, a white screen delivers the brightest, most vibrant image possible.
• The Downside: If you turn on a lamp, the "black" parts of the image (shadows) will effectively turn white/grey, washing out the picture.

Grey Screens (The High-Contrast Choice):
Grey screens (often called "High Contrast" screens) are designed to improve black levels. Because the screen itself is darker, the "black" parts of your image appear deeper and richer, even if there is some light in the room.

• Best For: Living rooms or spaces with light-coloured walls where reflections might bounce back onto the screen. A grey screen, such as the material used in our ALR Black Crystal Projector Screen, helps "reject" ambient light to keep the image punchy and defined.
• The Downside: They typically require a brighter projector to overcome the darker surface colour.

If you have a bright projector in a living room, go Grey for better blacks. If you have a standard mini projector in a dark bedroom, go White for maximum brightness.

Throw Ratio is the single most important number for planning your installation. Throw Ratio tells you exactly how far back your projector needs to sit to create a specific screen size. The formula is: Distance ÷ Screen Width = Throw Ratio.

Standard Throw (1.2:1):
Most portable and home cinema projectors, like the Dangbei Atom or The Spotlight Projector, have a throw ratio of roughly 1.2:1.

• To get a 1-metre wide image (approx. 45 inches), the projector must be 1.2 metres away from the wall. For a massive 100-inch screen (approx. 2.2m wide), you need about 2.6 – 2.7 metres of distance. This is perfect for placing on a shelf behind your sofa or mounting on the ceiling.

Ultra Short Throw (UST) (0.23:1):
Some Laser TV projectors like the Formovie Theater Premium have a tiny ratio, usually around 0.23:1.

• You can place the projector directly on your TV cabinet, just 20-30cm away from the wall, and still get a huge 100-inch image. This eliminates shadows and the need for complicated ceiling wiring.

Short Throw: Some models sit in the middle (0.5 – 0.9:1), designed to sit on a coffee table in front of you.

How to Use This: Measure the distance from your lens to the wall. If you have 3 metres, a Standard Throw is perfect. If you have 30cm, you need a UST.

Yes, almost all standard home theatre and portable projectors can be ceiling-mounted to keep your space clutter-free and aesthetic. However, you must ensure you have the right mounting point and know how to adjust the settings.

The Mounting Point (1/4 Inch Screw):
Check the bottom of your projector. Most models such as the Formovie S5 feature a standard 1/4-inch threaded hole. This is the universal standard for tripods and ceiling mounts, allowing you to easily screw the unit onto a universal bracket.

The "Image Flip" Setting:
When you mount a projector upside down on the ceiling, the image will appear upside down on your wall. To fix this, navigate to your projector’s Settings > Projector Method (or Installation) and select "Ceiling - Front" or "Flip Vertical." This instantly rotates the image to the correct orientation.

The Drill-Free Alternative (Tripods):
If you are renting or do not want to drill holes in your ceiling, we recommend using a Projector Desk Tripod Stand or a Projector Tripod Stand with Tray/Gimbal. These allow you to place the projector at the perfect height behind your sofa or beside your bed, offering the same stability as a ceiling mount with total flexibility to move it whenever you want.

Absolutely. In fact, projectors are often the perfect solution for apartments and rentals because they can provide a massive screen experience without damaging walls or taking up permanent floor space like a heavy TV cabinet.

The "Cabinet-Top" Solution (UST):
For the ultimate drill-free setup, choose an Ultra Short Throw (UST) projector like the Formovie Theater Premium or Formovie Fengmi R1 Nano. These devices sit on your existing entertainment unit or coffee table, just inches from the wall, and project a 100-inch image upwards. There is no need to run cables across the ceiling or drill mounting brackets.

Tripod Stands (Flexible & Damage-Free): Instead of ceiling mounts, use a Projector Tripod Stand with Tray/Gimbal or a Projector Desk Tripod Stand. These allow you to position the projector at the perfect height behind your sofa or beside your bed. When you move out, you simply fold the stand and take it with you—zero patch-up work required.

Portable Screens: If you cannot hang a fixed frame screen, use a Floor Rising Screen or our Portable Foldable Projector Screen. These can be set up in seconds for movie night and tucked away in a cupboard afterwards, maximizing your living space.

Keystone Correction is the feature that allows you to place your projector off-centre such as on a bedside table or side shelf and still get a perfectly rectangular image on the wall. Without it, projecting from an angle would make the image look like a slanted trapezoid.

Auto-Keystone (Instant Setup):
Most of our smart projectors, including the JMGO N1S series and Dangbei Atom, feature intelligent Auto-Keystone Correction.

Sensors on the front of the device detect the wall's angle. As soon as you turn the projector on or move it, the image automatically snaps into a perfect rectangle within seconds, requiring zero manual effort from you.

Manual 4-Point Correction (Precision Control): For a fixed installation where you want absolute perfection, you can use 4-Point Keystone Correction. This allows you to digitally grab each of the four corners of the projected image using the remote and drag them individually to align perfectly with your screen frame.

Digital Focus: Paired with Keystone is Electric Focus. Instead of twisting a lens ring manually, models like The S2 Smart Mini Projector allow you to sharpen the image instantly using the remote control, ensuring text and details are crisp from any distance.

If you try to stream Netflix, Disney+, or Prime Video and get sound but a black screen, your projector is not broken. This is caused by HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection), a copyright protocol that prevents high-quality video from being "screen mirrored" wirelessly from a phone to a non-certified device.

There are two easy ways to fix this:

1. Use a "Netflix Certified" Projector:
   Not all smart projectors are the same. To watch natively without extra gadgets, you need a model with Official Netflix Certification and the Google TV operating system.
   
   Recommended Models: The Dangbei Freedo , Dangbei Atom , and JMGO N1S Ultimate all come with official Netflix built-in. You can log in directly and stream in 4K just like on a Smart TV.
   
   The Cloud Projector: This specific model also features "Official Netflix" integration, ensuring hassle-free streaming.
2. Use a TV Stick or HDMI Device (The Universal Fix):
   If you have a standard mini projector (like the Spotlight Projector) that cannot run the native Netflix app, simply bypass the internal software.
   
   Plug & Play: Insert a 4K Android SMART TV Stick , Amazon Fire Stick, Chromecast, or Apple TV into the projector's HDMI port. These devices have their own licenses. The projector then acts simply as a monitor, displaying exactly what the stick outputs—bypassing all copyright blocks.
   
   Game Stick Bundles: We also offer bundles like The Spotlight Projector + Game Stick, which provides an external source for entertainment that connects directly via HDMI.

It is important to distinguish between "Portable Size" and "Battery Powered." While all our mini projectors are designed to be lightweight and easy to carry, their power requirements vary.

Mains Powered (The Standard): Most of our compact range, including the Spotlight Projector and Spotlight Projector Pro, require a continuous power connection to operate.

Why? Driving a high-brightness LED light source requires consistent energy that small internal batteries cannot sustain for long movies.

The Benefit: This ensures the projector remains ultra-lightweight and never runs out of charge in the middle of a film. They are "portable" because they are small enough to fit in a backpack or move easily from room to room.

Battery Powered (True Wireless): Specific models like the Dangbei Freedo are engineered with a built-in battery specifically for camping and outdoor use where power outlets are unavailable.Usage: These allow for truly wireless viewing, usually lasting 1.5 to 3 hours on a single charge.

The Power Bank Solution: If you want to take a mains-powered projector (like the Spotlight Projector) camping, you can often power it using a Portable Power Station or a high-wattage (65W+) power bank with an AC outlet adapter. This gives you the best of both worlds: high brightness and mobility.

You can connect your devices to our projectors using either Wireless Screen Mirroring for convenience or a Wired Connection for the highest quality and stability.

Wireless Connection (Screen Mirroring):
Most of our smart projectors, including the Spotlight Projector Pro, support AirPlay (iOS) and Miracast (Android).Wi-Fi Check: Ensure both your phone/laptop and the projector are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

• Activate: On your iPhone, swipe down to open Control Center and tap "Screen Mirroring". Select the projector from the list. On Android, use the "Cast" or "Smart View" function.Note: Wireless casting depends on your Wi-Fi speed. For lag-free gaming, use a cable.

Wired Connection (Best for Gaming & Stability): A physical cable connection guarantees zero lag and no Wi-Fi dropouts.For iPhones (Lightning Port): Use a Lightning To HDMI Cable. Plug the HDMI end into the projector and the Lightning end into your phone.

• For Android/New iPhones (USB-C): Use a Type C to HDMI Cable. This sends the signal directly to the projector without needing Wi-Fi.
• For Laptops/Consoles: Simply use a standard high-speed HDMI Cable to connect your HDMI port directly to the projector's input.