Android-Based Projectors: Choosing the Right Model
Android projectors combine projection hardware with a smart TV interface, allowing you to install apps and stream directly from the unit. Certified Android TV projectors from brands like Epson, BenQ or XGIMI support
official streaming apps with full licensing compliance, offering better reliability and picture quality.
Cheaper, unbranded models may rely on sideloaded or unlicensed apps, which can be unstable, blocked from accessing certain content, or limited to low-quality playback. For public events where reliability is
critical, investing in a certified projector is the safer option. While the initial cost is higher, it is more likely to meet both your performance expectations and your legal obligations.
Alternatively, a separate addon device like a Google Chromecast with Google TV can add streaming features to any projector without built-in streaming capabilities. Android-based projectors can typically only be found up to about 3000 ANSI lumen brightness.