I've got one of these and for the money it's absolutely brilliant. Never had any problem casting from my phone and also you can manually adjust keystone and shift the picture both left and right.
@@benjaminbutcher You have to set keystone to manual and then you can move it quite a bit to the left and right. Miracast works 100% of the time with my Samsung S20 FE. I also have a Freestyle 2 and whilst that does have better picture and way better sound I find I use my MagCubic HY300 more because I use it in bed on the ceiling. I can't shift the picture much on Freestyle 2 so it's always off to the side of my bed. For the money the MagCubic punches way above it's price. You can even plug in a usb stick or Fire Stick. 👍
@@MingTheMelon Are you talking about gaming? I'm not sure as not used it for that. But for watching netflix in bed on your ceiling it's worth the money alone. I plug a Google Chromecast in to mine - Fire sticks work well also.
I'm wondering if there's a website/forum dedicated for modding these because for a shit lot of android devices like tv/boxes/streamers/car stereos/sat units etc can be modded with cool features/apps/interfaces
I noticed on the Amazon product page it says you can’t cast to it via Bluetooth from any devices, but you were able to get it to accept media from your iPhone/macbook. I’ll probably only use it for my switch/PC but that’s good to know.
Yeah... I should really emphasize this: It seems that product quality varies really widely. If you look at other comments, your device may not function or even run the same software as mine did.
hi! I’ve recently got it and it is ok, although something weird happens when I watch stuff: the scale of what I’m watching is fine, but I can still see the surrounding frame is out of proportion, despite the keystone being manually adjusted (I can’t see the frame when I’m on the home screen ). Any clue of what it might be? Cheers!!
Based on what you’re describing it sounds like the outline is really just an inescapable side effect of projecting something onto the wall. Remember: your projector can only adjust with the its maximum frame of projection. That means that there will likely always be places that it isn’t projecting. That said, it’s basically just blacking out the places it can’t project. Hence the residual frame.
@@benjaminbutcher thanks for your reply! That would make sense, but my main issue is with the shape of this shadow. Someone suggested it’s the angle the projector is working from, so I’ll try and adjust it around a bit! Hope you have a nice year, cheers!
Loved it that youtubers are starting to add the environmental/social aspect to the reviews. Having worked at a sweatshop like environment, public pressure helps to force positive changes , even if reluctant from the bosses. Keep it up!
I have it but, I can't connect my Bluetooth and the QR code to connect wireless doesn't exits. If I use screen mirror Netflix doesn't work and apple tv just works as a speaker for some reason. How did u connect your cellphone to the projector??
Hi Lorraine! You can watch anything on this one provided you have almost any Apple smart device. An iPhone, Macbook, iPad or even an old iPod touch should be able to use airplay to connect to the projector.
I'm looking for this, mainly to use it for my lessons in class so that I don't have to carry that big and heavy one to present to my learners. All I wanna use it for is to connect to my laptop and display some notes on the screen. Is it worth buying it?
yeah so as long as you have an HDMI cable it should be fine. Based on what I'm hearing, the software it ships with is so inconsistent that your best bet is just a cable ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
@@benjaminbutcher Yea, the levels of obfuscation of the native res of these no-name brand projectors has gone beyond the point of parody. There's just no way to trust even the sellers, because the manufacturers aren't honest with the sellers either. That being said, I will probably hold off, because after 8+ years with a supermarket DLP 480p miniprojector, I'd rather have a reliable and substantial upgrade.
The cool thing about the free market is you can choose to support companies that act better, which will motivate more companies to do so. I think most people including you forget that. As for “who cares”… Your grandchildren, if they’re even alive, will.
@@nothoughtsheadempty6220 no. If you are concerned about the environment, only buy the things you need to live. Worrying about if a company is 15% cleaner on an item that you dont need is fruitless.
This guy didn’t know what he bought, so his fault, he needs to be smart to get the right included android 11 support so he could stream videos from tablets or smartphones
Your experience might? Be different, but if it’s like mine this device would only be useful to you if you connected it directly to your device using an HDMI cable
I just got mine from Ali Express. I have no trouble using the HDMI cable with my Windows 10, but i couldn't get any of the apps to connect with my WIFi directly with my Motorolla phones.
Unfortunately, my voice was disfigured in a horrible cheesemaking accident! And as regards my western propaganda, you're right! I renounce it entirely! I see now that I was a fool. What hubris! What a chicanorous dealings I have perpetrated! I should have only talked about the product and kept my propaganda to myself! 😔😔😔 Thank you for setting me straight. You've really changed the direction of this channel.
Hey there! If you swipe down from the top right of your iPhone there should be screen mirroring button. If you have the wireless connection page open on your projector you should be able to see it when you select screen mirroring on your phone.
I've got one of these and for the money it's absolutely brilliant. Never had any problem casting from my phone and also you can manually adjust keystone and shift the picture both left and right.
well then, there's obviously only ONE explanation! They saw my review and updated the software immediately lol
Thx for your comment!
@@benjaminbutcher You have to set keystone to manual and then you can move it quite a bit to the left and right. Miracast works 100% of the time with my Samsung S20 FE. I also have a Freestyle 2 and whilst that does have better picture and way better sound I find I use my MagCubic HY300 more because I use it in bed on the ceiling. I can't shift the picture much on Freestyle 2 so it's always off to the side of my bed. For the money the MagCubic punches way above it's price. You can even plug in a usb stick or Fire Stick. 👍
Honestly, it’s very kind of you to add to the video in this way. I’m sure this information will be useful to our viewers.
how's the latency?
@@MingTheMelon Are you talking about gaming? I'm not sure as not used it for that. But for watching netflix in bed on your ceiling it's worth the money alone. I plug a Google Chromecast in to mine - Fire sticks work well also.
i appreciated the opening it doesn't go unnoticed
I'm wondering if there's a website/forum dedicated for modding these because for a shit lot of android devices like tv/boxes/streamers/car stereos/sat units etc can be modded with cool features/apps/interfaces
I noticed on the Amazon product page it says you can’t cast to it via Bluetooth from any devices, but you were able to get it to accept media from your iPhone/macbook. I’ll probably only use it for my switch/PC but that’s good to know.
Yeah... I should really emphasize this:
It seems that product quality varies really widely. If you look at other comments, your device may not function or even run the same software as mine did.
@@benjaminbutcher word! I just ordered one so fingers crossed haha
hi! I’ve recently got it and it is ok, although something weird happens when I watch stuff: the scale of what I’m watching is fine, but I can still see the surrounding frame is out of proportion, despite the keystone being manually adjusted (I can’t see the frame when I’m on the home screen ). Any clue of what it might be? Cheers!!
Based on what you’re describing it sounds like the outline is really just an inescapable side effect of projecting something onto the wall.
Remember: your projector can only adjust with the its maximum frame of projection. That means that there will likely always be places that it isn’t projecting.
That said, it’s basically just blacking out the places it can’t project. Hence the residual frame.
@@benjaminbutcher thanks for your reply! That would make sense, but my main issue is with the shape of this shadow. Someone suggested it’s the angle the projector is working from, so I’ll try and adjust it around a bit! Hope you have a nice year, cheers!
Hey, thanks for the review! So, with no Apple device you are not able to cast on the beamer...?
Pretty much, yeah. Again, it's kind of a janky product, but like... surprisingly effective!
They updated the software. I got it with Netflix and CZcams installed. Prime is currently buggy.
Thx for adding this, friend!
ANy update on the projector?
@@GrenadR it's running beautifully. My brother is also thinking of buying one
Loved it that youtubers are starting to add the environmental/social aspect to the reviews. Having worked at a sweatshop like environment, public pressure helps to force positive changes , even if reluctant from the bosses. Keep it up!
I don't
I just bought this for $35 and my coworker bought the Samsung 2 projector for $600 so we can compare.
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I have it but, I can't connect my Bluetooth and the QR code to connect wireless doesn't exits. If I use screen mirror Netflix doesn't work and apple tv just works as a speaker for some reason. How did u connect your cellphone to the projector??
Did you work it out?
I don’t know much about projectors , can I watch Netflix if I Bluetooth my phone or tablet to it ?
Hi Lorraine! You can watch anything on this one provided you have almost any Apple smart device. An iPhone, Macbook, iPad or even an old iPod touch should be able to use airplay to connect to the projector.
I'm looking for this, mainly to use it for my lessons in class so that I don't have to carry that big and heavy one to present to my learners.
All I wanna use it for is to connect to my laptop and display some notes on the screen.
Is it worth buying it?
yeah so as long as you have an HDMI cable it should be fine. Based on what I'm hearing, the software it ships with is so inconsistent that your best bet is just a cable ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
can someone confirm if I can cast to this from iphone without wifi or is it able to be hot spotted?
my netflix isnt opening, a message appears saying the device is not compatible with netflix. can anyone help?
Best guess would be just to chromecast or airplay from your phone's netflix given how janky/inconsistent the software for this device is
@@benjaminbutcher i actually tried to airplay but the screen just went black and the screen mirroring stopped!
I got this and like it but for some reason it won’t let me sync to any Bluetooth speaker? Any hints?
Given the patchy quality on these you'd probably be wise to exchange it for another one. That's my best guess ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
I needed for my computer using hdmi just to show some game film and powerpoint presentation. Would i have issues to use on laptop?
its for my football team. will only use 2-3x a week for about 20mins
Technically, no. There should be no issues if you're just using an HDMI cable.
If I use this cant I play the audio from my laptop while using it to watch my video?
Yep
Great review!. Any idea what the native resolution of this thing actually is?
Keeping in mind the level of "accuracy" in these Amazon listings,
the seller says that the native resolution is 1280*720
@@benjaminbutcher Yea, the levels of obfuscation of the native res of these no-name brand projectors has gone beyond the point of parody. There's just no way to trust even the sellers, because the manufacturers aren't honest with the sellers either.
That being said, I will probably hold off, because after 8+ years with a supermarket DLP 480p miniprojector, I'd rather have a reliable and substantial upgrade.
What’s the fan noise like?
Honestly negligible. Like... it's there, but during use I never thought: goddamn that's really affecting my viewing experience.
thanks man!
Happy to help! :D
Who cares about environmental impact. If you are that concerned, dont buy anything
True words.
The cool thing about the free market is you can choose to support companies that act better, which will motivate more companies to do so. I think most people including you forget that. As for “who cares”…
Your grandchildren, if they’re even alive, will.
@@nothoughtsheadempty6220 no. If you are concerned about the environment, only buy the things you need to live. Worrying about if a company is 15% cleaner on an item that you dont need is fruitless.
@@lanesteele240 I stand by what I said.
@@nothoughtsheadempty6220 me too
Hei,does it worth to buy Mc cubic insread og samsung freestyle?
That really depends on what you want to use it for! Given how different the products are, it’s really hard to say.
Got one, it’s black, it’s a bit noisy and… it’s a cube not this round one. 🤦
Did you find a way to connect to Android ?
I have not.
Is that a c7 connection cable?
So it would seem! Obviously it's got that 90 degree bend in it, but the connectors appear to be the same.
Can you sideload apps on it?
The product seems to be inconsistent. I didn't try to jailbreak it, but my guess is no, not without considerable effort.
Do you still use it? Has it been working fine?
Hey! I don't use it a lot. However, I lent it to a friend two days ago and it worked great for them!
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This guy didn’t know what he bought, so his fault, he needs to be smart to get the right included android 11 support so he could stream videos from tablets or smartphones
So if i only got a android ( one + phone ) , i cant use this ?
Your experience might? Be different, but if it’s like mine this device would only be useful to you if you connected it directly to your device using an HDMI cable
@@benjaminbutcher Ah aight 😋
I can't even get mine to work on WiFi , HDMI cable , or bluetooth any ideas
@@scorpionghostfilms1260 havent even gotten mine yet so 🤷
I just got mine from Ali Express. I have no trouble using the HDMI cable with my Windows 10, but i couldn't get any of the apps to connect with my WIFi directly with my Motorolla phones.
Cost me 15 dollars 😂😂
How?
Change your voice tone to sound less like robo voice. & make the review about the product and keep your Western propaganda to yourself...
Unfortunately, my voice was disfigured in a horrible cheesemaking accident! And as regards my western propaganda, you're right! I renounce it entirely! I see now that I was a fool. What hubris! What a chicanorous dealings I have perpetrated! I should have only talked about the product and kept my propaganda to myself! 😔😔😔 Thank you for setting me straight. You've really changed the direction of this channel.
How did u cast off of iPhone? I’ve been trying too and i could only mirror my phone but it wouldn’t mirror Netflix Hulu etc. plz help! lol
Hey there! If you swipe down from the top right of your iPhone there should be screen mirroring button. If you have the wireless connection page open on your projector you should be able to see it when you select screen mirroring on your phone.
hey this might be a super dumb question, but when displaying from iphone can you go both horisontal and vertical?@@benjaminbutcher