Summary
- Roku has introduced its first-ever projector, allowing you to take movie night anywhere.
- The Aurzen Roku TV Smart Projector is available now on Amazon for $250 ($180 after $70 coupon) and runs Roku OS, letting you project all your favorite streaming services.
- Roku's projector has an image size of 40–150 inches, and has a native pixel resolution of 1920 x 1080.
Earlier this year, Roku came out with two new streaming sticks: the Roku Streaming Stick and the Roku Streaming Stick Plus. Both are handy for transforming your TV into a powerful streaming hub. But if you're looking to take your streaming experience beyond just your TV, Roku's latest release might be what you've been waiting for.
"Whether you're camping, grilling, or setting up a home theater, projectors have always promised a big-screen experience, but they often lacked the simplicity and smart connectivity that today's viewers expect," said Tom McFarland, the vice president of Roku TV, in a press release. "The Aurzen Roku TV Smart Projector changes that -- combining Roku's award-winning OS with effortless setup and access to thousands of movies, TV shows, and live channels."
Aurzen Roku TV Smart Projector
- Brand
- Roku
- Native Resolution
- 1080p
- ANSI Lumens
- 330
- Connectivity
- WiFi, Bluetooth 5.2
- Audio
- Dual 5W speakers
- OS
- Roku OS
- Image Size
- 40-150-inches
- Ports
- HDMI, USB-A, 3.5 mm audio out
Roku's new projector has a few tricks up its sleeve
It supports Dolby Audio and has Bluetooth support
With its new projector, Roku is emphasizing user-friendliness. If you've used a projector before, one of the biggest hurdles is usually the setup process and getting the frame right on the surface. The Aurzen Roku TV Smart Projector aims to simplify this process with its Auto Focus and Auto Keystone features. This means you just turn on the projector, and it will automatically adjust the settings to align the screen properly for your space, preventing distortion.
Roku has also included key features like Dolby Audio, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 5.2. So, you can easily connect Bluetooth headphones or speakers. Plus, it supports AirPlay, allowing you to cast from your iPhone to display photos, music, videos, and more.
The projector's design features a sealed optical engine, keeping the image clean and clear for a longer time compared to an open engine design that attracts dust and spots more easily. Roku claims it can output 330 ANSI lumens, which should make it suitable for both outdoor and indoor settings with low ambient light. It includes a single USB-A connection, HDMI, and a 3.5mm audio jack.
One of the projector's main highlights is that it has Roku OS built in. This gives you access to over 500 live TV channels for free and lets you stream your favorite services like Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max, Prime Video, Apple TV+, and many more. If you're interested in checking out the Aurzen Roku TV Smart Projector, it's available now on Amazon for $250, but you can redeem a $70 coupon to get it for $180.