![]() That’s good news for those who want to integrate the projector into their smart home. It also has both Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa built right into it. It can be integrated into Apple HomeKit, which allows you to power the projector on and off, and change the input. ![]() The projector supports other smart services too. ![]() That said, there are other ways to get content on your projector if you can't find the corresponding app: the device supports both AirPlay 2 and Google Cast, so you can stream content from your phone or computer. When we first plugged this in back in May, services like Netflix, Apple TV+, and HBO Max were all missing, and while they could be added in the future, it still feels like you might to buy an external device to make sure you have all your bases covered. Unfortunately, while WebOS 5.0 works pretty well, it doesn’t support many of the major streaming services. But it works very well, and allows you to quickly jump into different services. WebOS works a little differently to many other smart TV operating systems, in that it’s not necessarily based on a big tile-like home screen. That’s because the projector has LG’s WebOS 5.0 operating system built right into it, which allows you to access some streaming services without the need for a separate streaming box. The LG HU810P may have plenty of HDMI ports, but you may not necessarily need to use them. You may find that things still don’t look quite right, in which case you’ll have to dive into the settings of the software and adjust the keystone, which helps make it look rectangular even if it’s physically not. You’ll then need to use the lens shift, zoom, and focus controls to tweak the image, though doing so is relatively easy, and most should be able to easily figure out how to do so. All you really have to do is set it up in the spot you want it, then plug it in and turn it on. Setting up the projector is relatively simple. It’s pretty smart, and often makes controlling the software easier - though some will end up just sticking to standard software controls. The remote is also one of LG’s Magic Remotes, which lets you point it at your projection screen to control the software. It’s a relatively large remote, powered by two AA batteries, and it offers pretty much everything you’ll need, including voice controls, software controls, volume controls, and so on. If you’ve used an LG projector from the past few years, you’ll recognize the remote. It’s a good selection of ports, and while it doesn’t quite reach many modern TVs, it’s more than enough for most. You’ll get three HDMI ports, with one of those being a HDMI 2.1 port that supports ARC and eARC, along with two USB ports (both USB-A), an optical output, and an ethernet port. Speaking of inputs, this projector offers plenty of them. On the back of the projector you’ll find a power button and joystick for software control, along with all your inputs. It helps avoid the classic stack of books, even at relatively close range. That helps make the projector more versatile, and able to be mounted, or placed on a table. On the right, you’ll get a lens shift adjustment dial, which lets you change the direction the lens points. On the front of the projector, you’ll get the main lens, along with sliders for zoom and focus. Unlike many other projectors, this one is deeper than it is wide - so you’ll need to make sure you have a stand or tablet big enough for it if you don’t plan on mounting it. The HU810P measures in at 13.3 inches wide, 16.1 inches deep, and 5.7 inches tall. The projector isn’t small, but it’s not huge either - especially not compared to some of LG’s short-throw projectors, which are pretty large. The white also helps the projector blend in if you mount it from the ceiling. ![]() It’s more or less just a big white box, but it’s a good-looking big white box, and elements like the gray base and black highlights help give it a more premium look. ![]() The LG HU810P offers a premium build quality with a design that should look good in any living room or home theater. It’s available from LG and Amazon, though at the time of this writing it was out of stock on both. Unfortunately, however, it isn’t cheap - you’ll have to shell out a hefty $2,999 / £2,998 (around AU$4,000) for the projector. The LG CineBeam HU810P became available in the middle of 2021, after being announced at CES 2021. ![]()
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