The American consumer electronics brand Roku has announced its first-ever projector, the Aurzen Roku TV Smart Projector D1R Cube. As the name suggests, the smart projector is built by the entertainment technology company Aurzen.
Roku said the D1R Cube is designed to work both indoors and outdoors, with support for auto focus, auto keystone, guided setup, and variable screen sizes with a projection size of up to 150 inches. It works with Roku"s wireless speakers, soundbars, and subwoofers to deliver a full home theatre experience.
The projector supports Roku"s mobile app, which you can use to issue voice commands and control the projector remotely. It offers integration with Roku Smart Home to monitor connected devices and display on-screen notifications.
Under the hood, the Aurzen Roku TV Smart Projector D1R Cube offers the following specifications:
- Resolution: 1080p Full HD
- Projection size: 40 to 150 inches
- Brightness: 330 ANSI lumens
- Audio: 2x 5W audio speakers with Dolby Audio
- Software: Roku OS
- RAM/Storage: 1GB/4GB
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9/4:3/Auto
- Connectivity: Dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.2, HDMI, USB, 3.5mm audio jack
- Voice Control: Google Assistant, Alexa, Apple HomeKit/Siri
- Mounting: 1/4" with front, rear, and ceiling installation
- Weight: 1.83Kg (4lbs)
Roku has partnered with several TV brands in the past, but this Aurzen collaboration makes D1R Cube the first projector to come fitted with Roku OS. It opens the door to popular streaming apps, including Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Hulu, YouTube, Apple TV, Roku Originals, 500 FAST live TV channels, and AirPlay to stream content from an Apple device.
According to Aurzen, the projector is well-suited for watching movies/TV shows, live sports, and casual gaming sessions on a gigantic screen by plugging in a gaming console. While the projector offers 1080p native resolution, it can accept 4K input from streaming sources and media sticks to avoid technical bottlenecks.
Dust accumulation is a common reason a projector"s picture quality degrades over time. D1R Cube has a dust-proof sealed optical engine to compensate for it, combined with a low-noise cooling system and zero light leakage, its makers claim.
Having the Roku OS built inside means you only have to deal with a single Roku remote that can control your projector and software experience from up to 8m away. There is no need to connect a streaming stick or other hardware and juggle between multiple remotes.
D1R Cube"s 330 ANSI lumen brightness is insufficient for outdoor daytime use, but it"s suitable for movie nights on camping trips or bedroom cinema. Support for auto keystone and auto focus adds portability, allowing you to move the projector between rooms or elsewhere without much hassle.
The Aurzen Roku TV Smart Projector D1R Cube is selling in the US with a price tag of $249. However, a limited-time offer brings its price down to $179.