Running Android TV means that you get the Google Assistant, accessible via the dedicated button on the remote control.
While Android TV is smooth and easy to use, projectors that enlist a modified version of Android – such as the Nebula Capsule Max – have an advantage: they use the standard Android apps for streaming, so offer video downloads for offline viewing.
In terms of other apps, it’s a bit hit and miss: ITV Hub and My5 were available, but I couldn’t get BBC iPlayer nor Now streaming service. Elsewhere, you get the other main streaming services with Philips, including Disney+ and Amazon Prime Video. This is one of the big disappointments of XGIMI projectors, which have Netflix, but can’t actually run it since they’re not certified. Here, Philips has had its Netflix app certified, so it will run. It’s a good choice, since the OS was built for use with remote controls, and delivers a fully stocked Google Play Store for downloading new apps. Runs Android TV with support for NetflixĪs with XGIMI’s projectors, the Philips PicoPix MaxTV runs Android TV.Autofocus and vertical keystone correction.Philips provides a power adapter in the box, although at around 140cm in length, you can’t place the projector too far from your projection surface – unless you’re running on battery power. If you’d like a bit more flexibility over projector placement, then you can attach it to a standard tripod using the screw thread on its underside. This projector has standard feet but no leg to angle it upwards. On the rear of the projector are HDMI and USB-C inputs for external devices, plus a regular USB port and an optical S/PDIF output. This is small and light, and features just the right number of buttons to get to the features you want quickly, without being overwhelming.
Instead, you’ll need to navigate through Android TV, and control playback and volume using the provided Bluetooth remote control. It’s a shame that volume controls aren’t on top for ease. On top, there are navigation controls to move through the settings, plus a key that runs through the autofocus mode. With its rounded body and black finish, the projector looks great. I found this a little stiff to open and close however, it’s worth the effort to keep that lens safe. That said, you can still fit the Philips projector into a bag easily enough, and you don’t need a case for it since it comes with a slide-up lens cover on its front.
Weighing 1.96kg, this projector is a little heavier than direct rival, the XGIMI Halo+.
There are smaller portable projectors available, but with the resolution on offer here and large integrated speakers, I believe the Philips PicoPix MaxTV achieves a good balance of size (158 x 150 x 199mm) and features. Image quality lags slightly behind its main rivals, and there aren’t as many auto-setup features as I’d like either.
Running Android TV, with full support for Netflix, you get everything you need in one package. The Philips PicoPix MaxTV Mobile Projector PPX720/INT is the latest mini-projector with this resolution. Portable projectors used to be low-resolution basic devices, but advancements in projection technology now mean that you can easily get a Full HD experience in a device that’s compact enough to fit into a bag. Streaming services Natively, this projector supports Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime and more It runs Android TV so includes apps for streaming Projector type A portable projector that you can carry around with you, it can be run from mains power or via its internal battery.