I have found the Alvar projector to be fantastic addition to my home entertainment setup. The picture quality is superb, and the built-in speakers provide clear and immersive sound. The auto focus and keystone correction features make it incredibly ease to set up, and the wireless connectivity options are a huge plus. Overall, I highly recommend the Alvar projector for anyone looking to enhance their home entertainment experience. Its combination of excellent picture quality, modern features, and ease of use make it a great value for the price.

Bought this projector with plans to use it primarily for outdoor movie nights this year. Pictures show tests of the video quality when the projection size is about 100” and 200” under various media and lighting conditions. I have been thoroughly impressed with how well it performs. The video quality is very nice and respectably clear. The Dolby Audio speakers are also pleasantly powerful. The fan is noticeable when there is no sound but once you start watching something it pretty much fades into the background. My friends and I decided that for movie nights we would most likely still use our own sound equipment but for any outdoor watch parties for sporting events the internal Dolby speakers would be more than sufficient. The auto focus feature is very nice but I did find myself having to do only the slightest manual adjustment from time to time afterwards in a few of my test runs. But that only takes all of 2 seconds with the remote to do the finishing adjustment if it’s even necessary. The pre-loaded apps; Netflix, YouTube, and Amazon Video; I was able so use with no issues. However when I tried downloading Hulu and Disney+ from their “App Store” I was unable to get the apps to open properly. Thankfully, the projector comes with 2 x hdmi ports and a usb port so I just plugged in my Roku stick to use its apps instead and this solution worked fine. I did not try the Bluetooth feature in either direction so I cannot speak to how well that performs. Also it does not come with a protection cover for the lens when not in use so be mindful of that. Overall, for the features and the quality that you get at this budget-friendly price point it is truly a great projector. I am completely satisfied with my purchase and hope it lasts a long time with no issues.

Play Video Short and Sweet Version: Good 1080p picture, good loud sound, easy setup, and good portability. Longer Version: Video: Projector gets bright enough for some ambient lighting. Colors are accurate and image is crisp. I use High Brightness mode as this allows for the most brightness/ best image. Sound: Sound is good with some minor distortion heard during music clips or more music based clips. Bass, mids, and highs are all present though, and the Projector gets plenty loud. Connections: Wifi connection is very stable allowing me to instantly stream my favorite videos. Bluetooth had some stuttering using Smart View (Samsung phone), but it still worked well. Remote and Accessories: Remote paired instantly and is immediately responsive for all buttons pressed. Power cable and hdmi cable also work great. The power cable is quite heavy though, so it does add some weight. Throw: As shown in the pictures and video I'm throwing from around 11 feet away giving about 110 inch screen, so it seems to give about 10 inches per foot throw. Setup and Apps: Setup was very simple and allowed immediate connection to wifi. There is also a screw on the front bottom of the Projector which allows me to adjust the height. Apps provided include Netflix, YouTube, Plex, Prime, and a custom app store. All apps tried worked as expected, and I think other apps can be found through thr app store provided. Overall: 5/5 As a great smart Projector with good 1080p video, good sound, and great portability.

Projector has excellent picture and sound, which are the two most important things in my view. Setup was very easy and it also has decent connectivity options as well. As for cons, the Bluetooth and screen mirror options worked for the most part, but were not as easy or intuitive as expected. Also, the ability to download additional apps or access media online is extremely limited. Overall, very good projector for my purposes and is recommended.

It works well. Obviously, you'll want to connect it to a good set of speakers, as the speaker it comes with sounds a bit tinny. The definition is good. I don't know how it would fare outside, as I've only used it indoors, in a dark living room. I also haven't used it for gaming. For anime, it was great, with good colours and contrast. However, most of the streaming services it offers are a bit lacking. True, you do get Netflix and Amazon Prime. But unless you subscribe to your channels through Amazon Prime, you won't find stuff like Crunchyroll or Shudder on there. This was a bit of a disappointment. You can always plug in a Chromecast or Roku drive, I guess?

let me start by saying there's a feature they don't show in the listing and I should have taken a short video of it for you. It has a zoom feature. It's done in the setup menu and controlled by the remote. It starts at 100% and you can make the image smaller in 1% steps down to 50%. Why should that matter? let's say you have the projector in a spot where you can't move it, on a wall or suspended from the ceiling. You set everything up, have the screen on the wall and turn it on. The picture bleeds off the edge of the screen you have set up. So without the zoom feature, you have to move something to fit the screen properly. With it, you just use the remote, sit in your chair and adjust the picture size to fit the space. So easy and a feature they really should mention because it's key to a good viewing and setup experience. Now on to my review.... This is the 4th projector I have had and I have now found the one I want. Great features and very good picture quality with decent sound from the machine plus Bluetooth for a soundbar etc. I like the apps that are loaded in a similar way to having them on my Android tablet. Super bright and sharp, at 1000 ANSI lumens, it's bright in rooms or outdoors (not in direct or bright sunlight), the image is quite good. The sound is also impressive, thanks to dbx-tv’s Total Sonics tech, which gives you a good audio experience. Preloaded with Netflix, Prime Video, YouTube, and over 7,000 (so they say, I haven't tested that number) other apps ready to go, so no need for extra devices. With its 30W HiFi speakers and Dolby Audio, you get immersive sound without needing external speakers but I added a soundbar and that is still the best way to get the full sound experience. The projector supports 4K at 60Hz, so the picture quality is top-notch. With HDR10+ and 100% NTSC, the colors are vibrant, and the contrast is very good, making everything look super realistic. Auto features – The auto focus and auto keystone correction are a huge plus. Within reason on a flat surface, no matter where you place the projector, you’ll get a sharp, aligned image. It also has auto obstacle avoidance, so it keeps the image on-screen even if something is in the way. WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2,so you can easily mirror your phone screen onto the 50-300" display. The two-way Bluetooth lets you use the projector as a speaker or connect it to other Bluetooth devices like speakers or headphones without lag. You can mount this projector on the ceiling, tabletop, or wall, so it fits whatever setup you need. It also has plenty of connection options, including 2 HDMI ports, USB, and a headphone jack, making it compatible with gaming consoles, streaming devices, laptops, and more. Easy control with touchpad and remote – It comes with a touchpad that lights up for easy control, and the Bluetooth/Infrared remote is super responsive. Makes operating the projector really smooth and simple!

First off I would like to say I think the unit I received could have been a return just for the fact that the lens cover film that in the instruction manual states to remove, was not on the lens. With that out of the way I can say that this is one impressive projector. I know nothing about projectors and ordered this to see what the hype is about them. I can see it now along with some negatives. The positive thing about this is it's movability. I like rearranging my furniture once in awhile. Takes some of the boredom with cleaning. So have a projector that is smaller than a 65" we have, gives me more options lol This projector offers 4K with 1080P/16:9 ratio with pretty good results. I started this review with it being outside as the listing states it can be used outdoors as well as indoors. As you can see the image was after I set up the wi-fi and some settings is not the greatest but it was still light outside and the viewing range was not ideal as I have a small deck and no screen. But even with that, it was good. I did try it indoors, both upstairs and downstairs where it will probably be and on just light grey walls the image was even better that what you see. My husband was even impressed with the image quality that he wanted to run out today and get a screen. Setting up the projector was fast. Connecting it to Bluetooth was as easy as putting in the wi-fi password after choosing my internet provider. Make sure the device you use (phone/tablet are on the same network) and follow the steps. The remote is sensitive so be careful when you do your password. Mine wasn't connecting so I unmasked the password (on the screen keyboard you will see and eye with a line through it) as I must have press a letter twice. Once I saw my mistake going forward was a breeze. Like I mentioned the image quality is very good. The audio I will have to go into the setting for the DBX function as the functions have a 'Total Sonics' that suppose to 'improves sound quality'. You can also hook up an external audio source like a sound bar/ sound system with a HDMI cable. There are 2 HD (high-definition television) ports as well as a USB and headphone jack. It does come with a HD cable, however as this projector is rated for only 'front view', meaning the projector has to be in front of the screen and does not recommend rear view, the HD cable length is too short for the sound system downstairs. I would need a longer one. The speakers on the projector are 30w. The remote that comes with the projector is very responsive as mentioned above and needs 2-AAA batteries that are not included. Overall impressed with the ALVAR 4K projector and what it can do.

Play Video Our family loves going to the cinema, but we wanted to recreate that experience at home. The Alvar 4K Projector has been a fantastic choice. From the moment we set it up, it felt like we had a mini theater in our living room. The picture quality is excellent, with sharp and vibrant colors thanks to the 1000 ANSI lumens, you can see an example in the video I shared above, in that video the screen size on the wall is more than 100 inches. Even in a room with some light, the image still looks clear. The sound is impressive too, thanks to the 30W speakers (2x15W speakers) with DBX-tv audio technology and Dolby Audio built-in. We didn’t even need an external speaker, it fills the room perfectly, providing a more immersive experience. We were surprised with how loud and clear the sound can get from the builtin speakers. If you would like to connect it to a sound bar though, you can do so through the 3.5mm audio jack found on the back of the projector. The projector has a lot of the popular streaming services included so you don't need another device, however, my Google TV was already set up so it was easier to just connect it to one of the HDMI inputs (there are 2) and get all my services on the projector. Of course, it can connect to your WiFi to get all the apps working. It supports WiFi 6 and BT 5.2. It also comes with a remote control but there were no included batteries, you need to add 2 AAA batteries to the remote. The setup was simple, with auto focus and auto keystone features doing most of the work. It's amazing the you can adjust the projection at any angle and the projector will auto-correct the display to align all sides of the screen properly. The only downside is that it's a bit bulky, but it's worth it for the quality. Overall, this projector has brought our movie nights to a whole new level!

I have worked in educational environments where short-throw projectors were 3,000 to 6,000 lumens. I know I don't need that class of projector in the home, but I wasn't sure how good 1000 lumens would be. While the basement is an entertainment area, it does not warrant the expense of a big-screen TV. This is a space for friends and family to gather for meals and games. I also host meetings and training in my home for local charities I volunteer for, mainly due to a lack of quiet or available space in their facilities. I do not need anything more than 1080; it would not be used for watching movies or connecting to game systems. My five-star review considers my application's price, features, and suitability for how I intend to use this projector. I have set this projector up in my walkout basement, and I am constrained to its placement. I will need blackout curtains for a nearby window through which morning sunlight pours. Later in the morning, I do not need the blackout curtains for the rest of the day, but closing the curtains does increase the brightness on my wall, which is painted with a light-coloured matt finish paint, and the type of roller used with the paint provides a texture to the surface that affects the image clarity. I expect that a projection screen would improve the clarity. The wall is 6' 2" long, and the projector is set back 7' 2" at a 19-degree incline. Installation and setup are easy, but make sure you remove the protective tape from the front of the projector before turning it on. This tape covers the sensor for auto-focus and auto keystone, and when the tape is removed, these features work amazingly well. Pairing the remote is easy, but you need to hold down the volume up/down buttons, not just press them simultaneously. Pairing started within 5 seconds or so. This projector supports various apps, but not those I will use for training. I can order another Amazon Firestick that support these apps, or use my laptop with one of the two HDMI ports. The audio is good enough for what I need, and I can connect this to my Bluetooth receiver for the speakers if necessary. The applications are quite slow, but I successfully registered the device to my Amazon Prime account. Overall, this is good for what I need it to do.