this post was submitted on 02 Feb 2024
6 points (87.5% liked)

homeassistant

12019 readers
71 users here now

Home Assistant is open source home automation that puts local control and privacy first. Powered by a worldwide community of tinkerers and DIY enthusiasts. Perfect to run on a Raspberry Pi or a local server. Available for free at home-assistant.io

founded 1 year ago
MODERATORS
 

I'm trying to find a new projector for my home theater. I don't need high end, but it should be at least 1080p (i.e., 4K isnt necessary). I mention that because of my budget: I'm looking for something around $500, but I might be able to go up to $1000. The other main requirement is that I'm able to turn it on/off via Home Assistant.

Other nice features to have, but nott requirements:

  • Ability to adjust vertical and horizontal keystones (I mount this projector on a ceiling)
  • Decent brightness & contract (it doesn't have to be the brightest on the market, but it shouldn't be the dimmest)
  • HDMI connector (I have a 50 foot HDMI cable now, but if sending data to projectors via wifi is a thing, that would be better)

Thansk for your suggestions.

top 3 comments
sorted by: hot top controversial new old
[–] gazoinksboe@lemmy.world 5 points 9 months ago

This guy is a great resource for Home Assistant and other smart home tech. I would start here https://youtu.be/ooFvyudbxNE?si=WzYS1IIyVS5TkmZ9

[–] moritz@l.deltaa.xyz 3 points 9 months ago

This YouTube channel has many videos on projector comparisons: https://youtu.be/yvtpArSHXeU

[–] ALERT@sh.itjust.works 2 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

benq w1070 / w1080 I doubt you'll get horizontal keystone for this much money