Aether Home Cinema Projector
Aether Home Cinema Projector
The living-room projector.
Aether stays put. Short-throw cube for apartments and dens that cannot spare a long throw. Native 1080p, 500 ANSI, auto focus, Google TV with Netflix, YouTube, and Prime Video on the remote. About 7 feet from lens to screen for a 100-inch picture.
Best in dark or dim rooms. Not ultra-short-throw (it does not sit inches from the wall). Not the one you carry between rooms — that is Luma.
Will it fit?
Measure lens to screen. Aether is short-throw 1.0:1, not ultra-short-throw. It does not sit inches from the wall.
| Image size | Distance (about) |
|---|---|
| 80" | 5.5 ft |
| 100" | 7 ft |
| 120" | 8.5–9 ft |
Best at 60–100". Dark or dim rooms. Email a room photo and we will tell you if it fits.
Free US shipping · 30-day unused returns · Dead-on-arrival replaced (contact us first)
Pay in 4 with Shop Pay at checkout. Tracking emailed when it ships · typically 5–12 business days.
Aether or Luma?
| Aether $679 | Luma $529 | |
|---|---|---|
| Job | Home cinema, stays in one room | Portable, room to room |
| Netflix on the remote | Yes (Google TV) | Use an HDMI stick |
| Distance for 100" | ~7 ft (short-throw) | ~8 ft |
| Weight | Cube on a shelf | 3.6 lb, U-stand |
| Power | AC, living room | AC, still needs an outlet (not a battery) |
Pick Aether if this replaces the TV. Pick Luma if you will move it. Neither is an outdoor / daylight projector.
Want the screen too? The Complete Home Cinema Kit is this projector plus a 120-inch matte-white pull-down, $120 under buying them later. A 120-inch picture needs about 8.5–9 feet from lens to screen.
Features
- Native 1080p (1920×1080), 16:9
- 500 ANSI lumens, 2000:1 contrast, 30,000-hour LED
- Short-throw 1.0:1 — 40–140" from 3–10 ft (0.9–3.1 m). Best at 60–100"
- Auto focus, automatic six-point keystone, obstacle avoidance, screen-fit
- Google TV with voice remote (Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, and more)
- Wi-Fi (2.4 + 5 GHz) and Bluetooth. Cast from a phone or tablet
- 12W speaker plus Bluetooth audio out to a soundbar or speaker
- HDMI and USB. Front or rear projection. Cube that sits on a shelf or table
- Best picture with the lights down
What's in the box
- Aether projector
- Google TV voice remote
- Power adapter
- HDMI cable
- Quick start guide
Specs
| Resolution | Native 1080p (1920×1080) · 16:9 |
|---|---|
| Brightness | 500 ANSI lumens |
| Contrast | 2000:1 |
| Throw | 1.0:1 short-throw · 3–10 ft · 40–140" |
| Best size | 60–100" |
| Focus / setup | Auto focus · 6-point keystone · obstacle avoidance · screen-fit |
| OS | Google TV (certified) |
| Wi-Fi / BT | Dual-band Wi-Fi · Bluetooth 5 |
| Audio | 12W speaker · Bluetooth out |
| Ports | HDMI · USB · AC |
| LED life | 30,000 hours |
| Size | About 7.2 × 7.3 × 4.4 in (with base) |
| Power | 100–240V · about 105W |
| Best in | Dark or dimly lit rooms |
FAQ
Is this ultra-short-throw?
No. Aether is short-throw at 1.0:1. Ultra-short-throw units sit a few inches from the wall. Aether wants a few feet. For a 100-inch image, plan on about 7 feet from lens to screen. For 80-inch, about 5.5 feet. Measure before you buy.
Does it have auto focus?
Yes. Auto focus, six-point keystone, obstacle avoidance, and screen-fit so it finds a pull-down or fixed screen.
Can I watch Netflix, Disney+, YouTube?
Yes on Google TV. Netflix, YouTube, and Prime Video are on the remote. Disney+ and others are in the Google TV catalog (availability depends on your account and region). You can always plug in a Fire Stick, Roku, Apple TV, or laptop via HDMI.
Do I need a screen?
A matte-white 16:9 screen looks better than a textured wall. 100-inch is the sweet spot; 120-inch still fits the throw range. The Complete Home Cinema Kit pairs Aether with a 120-inch pull-down.
Will it work in a bright room?
It is at its best in dark or dim rooms. 500 ANSI helps in a lamp-lit den, but daylight on the screen will wash it out. Close blinds or wait until evening.
How loud is it? Can I use a soundbar?
The 12W speaker is fine for a small room. Pair a Bluetooth soundbar or speaker for movie night. HDMI audio from a stick also works.
How long does shipping take?
We email tracking when the order ships. Standard US delivery is typically 5–12 business days from ship date. Free shipping on orders over $250.
What if it arrives dead or I need to return it?
If it will not power on or is damaged, contact us first and we will replace it. 30-day returns on unused items in original packaging. Setup issues (throw, light, source) we can usually fix without a return.