The Best Projectors For Bedrooms
Although building your own planetarium to replicate the wonders of the night sky is probably out of the question, with the help of modern projectors, you can still create beautiful landscapes that shine on your bedroom walls. Celestial bodies aside, projectors can be used for various activities — most often to project movies, for example. However, they can also act as night lights, star projectors, and much more. If you’re looking to get a projector and you’re not sure what kind to get, you’re in luck. We’ve put together a list of the best projectors available on the market.
What to Look For
In order to find the best bedroom projectors on the market, we asked ourselves three questions: Is this projector a good value at the price it’s offered at? Is it easy to use? Will it succeed at entertaining its target audience (which, in the case of star projectors, is usually children)? With those criteria in mind, we landed on a few favorites. For example, BlissLights’ Sky Lite 2.0 is capable of putting on a galactic light show of stellar proportions. It’s just as suitable as mood lighting for adults as it is entertainment for children. If you’re okay not reaching for the stars and you’d prefer something more practical, Meer’s portable video projector is a budget-friendly machine that can connect to virtually any modern electronic device. We have a few other favorites worth exploring, too, so keep on reading to learn more about the rest of our top picks.
BlissLights Sky Lite 2.0 Laser Star Projector
Bring the stars to you
Go to any major concert and you’ll no doubt see an incredible light show that alters the ambiance of the show dramatically. Well-executed visuals can set the tone and make it a more enjoyable experience for everyone. If you’re looking to give your home some mood lighting, this laser star projector from BlissLights can be your one-way ticket to a dazzling at-home light show.
This isn’t a kid’s toy or a star-dazzled night light. This powerful tool projects striking nebulas and clouds of stars across the room, creating atmospheric dreamscapes. With this projector, you can create your own Aurora Borealis at any time of the day. No matter the occasion, this projector will be the star of the night.
Pros:
- We appreciate that this projector syncs with a proprietary app that allows you to customize the lighting. The app offers access to multi-color clouds, different lighting effects, and more.
- Unlike most other projectors, this one requires zero installation. You can use it right out of the box.
Cons:
- If you’re looking for some subtle background lighting, this may be too powerful for casual use.
Dr. Prepare Projection Alarm Clock
Time to rise and shine
For many of us, waking up in the morning is hard to do, especially when we have a demanding job awaiting us. If you’re tired of the standard phone alarm clock and need something a bit more involved to get you up and moving, this projection alarm clock from Dr. Prepare might be just what the doctor ordered. Start your day with the sound of your choice and a large projection of the time on the wall.
With a compact design, large LED screen, and four different brightness levels, there’s plenty of room for adjustment on this alarm clock. If you prefer a more soothing awakening, you can set it to gradually increase volume on your favorite FM radio station and project the time at a comfortable brightness. If, on the other hand, you need more of a jolt, you can set the volume all the way up with a beeping alarm sound and super-bright time projection. No matter how you want to set it, this alarm clock does it all.
Pros:
- Unlike most projectors, this unit can be charged via USB. This means that if you want to bring it along with you on your travels, it’ll be easy to keep it charged while you’re on the road.
- The part of the unit that projects the image on your wall is flexible, so it can be adjusted to almost any angle. Thanks to that, it should work for any bedroom regardless of the room’s layout.
Cons:
- Because it is light in weight, it isn’t the most stable. When you sleepily reach to turn it off once it has woken you, it’s easy to accidentally knock it off the nightstand.
Meer Portable Video Projector
Lights, camera, action
If you love going to the movies but want to transport some of that charm to your home, a projector may be just what you need. This mini projector can help display your favorite movies onto a wall or screen in your home and recreate the atmosphere of a movie theater.
This tiny projector is not much bigger than a phone or tablet, but don’t let its small size fool you — this is one mighty capable projector. Aside from being able to run via an electrical outlet, it can also be powered via a power bank, so it’s perfectly portable for situations where you don’t have access to an electrical outlet. It has multiple input ports, too, so you can connect all your devices for playback. As far as other technical specs go, it has built-in stereo sound and can project up to an 80-inch screen. All you need now is some popcorn and your movie night will feel just like a night at the theater.
Pros:
- This projector’s connectivity options are really impressive. You can plug it into your computer, gaming console, and streaming dongle, to name a few.
- Even though the built-in speaker isn’t great, we love the fact that it even has a speaker. That means you can use it anywhere without needing to bring speakers with you.
Cons:
- The image and audio quality are certainly not professional-tier, but considering the price, that’s to be expected.
Luckkid Light Night Light Star Projector
Let the stars align
Getting your kids to fall asleep is no easy task, but this relaxing star projector could be the secret weapon to get them to stay in bed. With soothing colors and the wondrous shapes of the cosmos, this is a seamless mix of entertainment and sleepy serenity. This star projector from Luckkid can swirl stars and planets around the room while your little ones drift off to dreamland.
Whether you use it as a night light or a full-on projector, this tiny wonder can do it all. Just remove the film to have a standard light with three different colors and three brightness levels. Insert your favorite film design to get dreamy projections around the whole room. For such a small size and such a low price, this projector really does more than meets the eye.
Pros:
- We appreciate being that this can be powered via USB or batteries. Having the flexibility to use either one can be very useful in certain situations.
- This could be an excellent gift to give a youngster who’s interested in outer space.
Cons:
- Unfortunately, you won’t be able to sync this projector with your smart devices to access additional features. What you see is what you get.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a computer to hook up to my projector?
That depends on the kind of projector. For star projectors or any kind of aesthetic projector, the answer is usually no. Some have options to connect to a device or smartphone via Bluetooth to control the projection, but that’s usually not necessary. Most also come with a controller of some sort to adjust the projector. For movie projectors, on the other hand, you normally will need to connect them to some sort of device.
Are all projectors digital?
No. Some projectors are essentially a powerful rotating lamp that shines light through an overlaid design to project it on the wall.
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