AKASO Mini Projector, Pocket-Sized DLP Portable Projector, 1080P Cookie Projector , Support HDMI WiFi Built-in Rechargeable Battery Stereo Speakers and Remote Control Movie Projector - Updated Type-C

Excellent! Works fine!

I got this projector specifically for cookie decorating, and honestly—it’s been a total game-changer. The image it projects is crisp and clear, which makes tracing even tiny lettering and delicate designs surprisingly easy. I used to dread those ultra-detailed requests from clients, but now? Bring on the fine lines and script fonts! The setup was super intuitive, even for someone who isn’t exactly tech-savvy. I connected it to my phone via AirPlay in minutes, and the included tripod and remote make working hands-free a breeze. No more stopping mid-piping to adjust a dial or wrestle with cords. What I really appreciate is how portable and rechargeable it is. I can move around my workspace without searching for outlets, and the battery life lasts through multiple decorating sessions. Plus, it’s compact enough to store neatly when not in use—doesn’t hog counter space like some bigger models. If cookie decorating is part of your business or just a sweet hobby, this projector is worth the investment. It’s like having a precision assistant right there with you, helping make every cookie flawless.

I have mixed feelings about this. Turning it on is a bit tricky - the toggle switch doesn’t stay on the projector option. I’m not sure if it’s designed that way or if my unit might be faulty. The focus roller is quite small and can be a bit difficult to adjust, especially when trying to get the right focus for smaller pictures. That said, in terms of performance, it’s working well so far. The picture clarity is good too—fingers crossed it stays that way.

Update, Do to my review a long time ago the seller sent me a replacement to make it right. Thank you. However and while very grateful sending me another without me asking, I’m afraid the exact same model will still fare the same results. I like the projector but it just won’t work for my purposes. I am still looking for a projector that will project to the ceiling that can be focused and scaled on the projector itself. Do to the gesture I am giving the seller back to 5 stars (was 2). I now do not like this at all. Something drains the battery. Unplugged with no attachments the battery is dead in 4 days just sitting there. Connecting is not that bad after you get used to it. Connecting via HDMI is very easy. While the picture quality is fairly good I didnt buy this to watch movies. I wanted something to cast an image to the ceiling which it does not do. The projection is scued meaning 1 part wide x 10 parts long, squished not squared like a upside down “V. Next you get a bigger picture by moving your projector farther and farther away from the screen. Next the focus is real touchy, you need to adjust in very small amounts.

I've spent well over an hour trying to get the projector to recognize my wifi and pair to my phone (I tried all methods), and it's been a frustrating waste of my time. Time I won't get back. The remote control is INSANELY unresponsive with it's lag time (nowadays who has to deal with remote lag time??) And the instructions are borderline foolish. Case in point, if you own an iPhone it tells you to go to "Management" in settings to pair. THERE IS NO TAB IN AN iPHONE THAT IS "MANAGEMENT!" Seriously? I am very tech savvy and my home has a powerful mesh network. THERE IS NO REASON WHY IT SHOULD BE SO DIFFICULT TO GET THIS PROJECTOR TO WORK! UPDATE: Because of the issues that I had with the first one, I purchased a second. I really wanted to make this work. Sadly, the problems were exactly the same. I spent yet another hour+ on Apple's website and other forums to try to get this unit to pair to my phone. I have a high-quality mesh network and an iPhone 14 with the latest software. Still no success. So I tried the micro SD and USB options. As per the pathetic instructions, I used a micro card no greater than 32GB, and a USB 2.0 thumbdrive. All I wanted to do was to project simple photo album pictures, nothing complicated, just basic jpgs. Although I was able to get the AKASO projector to recognize my drives, more often than not, the unit froze up for no reason and had to be rebooted. This happened almost EVERY TIME I tried to get the unit to do basic operations. To add further insult, I found the remote control to be basically useless (on both units). I used new, fresh batteries but the remotes would "hang up." It takes several seconds, sometimes 20-30 or more, for the AKASO projector to recognize the command from the remote. Seriously? 20-30 seconds to perform the command? In 2024? And then when it does, it freezes up. Every time. For some, that might be OK, IF YOU KNOW WHAT YOUR BUTTON PRESS WILL DO. But because this company does not provide instructions, you have no idea what the icons on the remote are for. So you press a button and wait....and wait...and then press another button, not knowing what will happen....and then it freezes on you and you have to reboot. Couple this with the fact the you get ZERO customer support, I am done with AKASO. I can forgive problems with one unit, but not two. That's too much of a coincidence. That's a company systemic problem. I will ask for a refund and and try another, similar product on Amazon. I am confident that there are better products out there with better Customer Support.

I am writing this review in regards to my AKASO mini projector. I have utilized this product for the past 6 months or so and I absolutely love it. I purchased this projector after having many many issues with the infamous "mini white pico projector" (not sure of the brand name), which is well known in the baking community, and I do not recommend because of the many issues I have endured. However, I HIGHLY recommend this AKASO projector for all of your baking and decorating needs when it comes to needing a projector for custom desserts. Here are a few reasons why: 1. The battery life is AMAZING. It lasts me HOURS before I need to re-charge it. And when the time comes to charge, it takes less than an hour to fully re-charge! AH-MAZING. I can get all of my custom decorated baked goods done confidently knowing this projector is reliable. (I honestly may even purchase a second one soon just because!) 2. BLUETOOTH. I absolutely love not having to purchase extra cords and have the annoyance of entanglement on my workbench/desk. I love that I can easily connect my phone or Ipad without plugging anything in! 3. The projector also comes with a remote which works great and is very useful so I don't have to keep taking my projector off the stand every time I need to turn it on/off or select something on the menu. 4. Lastly this projector is very user friendly. I am not very tech-savy and the manual is very easy to understand. The projector is very easy to use. It took me less than 30 minutes to learn the device inside and out. The only reason I gave this review a 4 instead of a 5 stars is because of the image quality. I use a lot of small detailed fonts/images on my decorated cookies. The only beef I have with the projector is I wish it had a clearer image for tiny detailed images and fonts. It seems the smaller the image the more pixilated the image becomes. Other than that it is awesome, and again its nothing too serious that keeps me from executing my custom cookie orders. I highly recommend and I would 100% purchase again.

So far I’ve had this projector for a few months. I’ve found it EXTREMELY useful since we have all sorts of different rooms in my house, and we like to change locations where we chill for the evening. I use it for displaying my workouts (Ring Fit and Yoga) and occasionally gaming, and on a few circumstances as a monitor for my computer. A few things I would recommend: make sure you have the right lighting. During the daytime, I found that reducing sunlight was best when projecting on a darker painted wall. On a lighter painted wall, I was able to see the image just fine with a room that was lit with afternoon light, but not pouring with bright sunlight. White background is ideal. It also depended on the device I used and what the image contained. Animal Crossing: New Horizons, while playing in the daytime mode in the game and in a darker room, was great. Playing anytime during the nighttime mode was a little tougher to see. Some games that required you to read smaller text, like Don’t Starve, weren’t as successful because certain texts became harder to read on the projector. I’ve used all sorts of different devices via the HDMI connection (even PS2, GameCube, and Wii) and had fun briefly displaying them with success, but haven’t done full gaming experiences with them just yet. I found that overall, displaying bigger text is ideal for the projector. The HDMI connection is the best mode of connection, in my opinion. I tried the AirPlay mode once or twice and both times needed to set up the internet and haven’t done it again since then. As a portable battery and its travel size, I also like it a TON. I've used it on different kinds of tripods as well. When I rated this, I wanted to give more of a 4.5 overall because of its usefulness, its travel size, and...well, it's really cool to have a pocket projector that's the size of my iPhone. However, my standards for picture quality are not as high as others. If you buy, just be aware of what to expect. It works best under certain conditions and with certain images. My boyfriend is a photographer and video editor, so his standards for display quality are VERY high (always wanting to see movies in IMAX or 4K, looking at quality of the picture, etc.), so he would personally not use this projector as much as I do. It had its moments of imperfections, which I think generally are meant for an actual television screen, and those imperfections are forgivable for the other nifty things it's capable of. It's definitely useful in situations where you don't want to lug an entire television down the stairs or to different rooms if you want changes of scenery in the house or need to travel to a different location outside of the house and can't plug into a display of the sort wherever you end up. This purchase will definitely depend on your preferences and how much you think you will end up using the pocket projector. For how often I use it, I think I've made it worth its price.

Good product, but I have pros and cons Pros: Works wirelessly and fits on most universal phone stands/tripods. Good picture Vibrant colors Easy set up and remote Cons: Very poor battery life, will need to be plugged in most of the time. Slightly inverted square- so it doesnt rest perfectly straight which makes it a little less friendly for cookie decorating (which is my intended use) but will work nonetheless. Overall rating 3 stars wouldve rated 5 if not for the inverted picture and poor battery life