{"product_id":"aether-short-throw","title":"Aether Home Cinema Projector","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe living-room projector.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAether 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBest 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasure lens to screen. Aether is short-throw \u003cstrong\u003e1.0:1\u003c\/strong\u003e, not ultra-short-throw. It does not sit inches from the wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding-right:16px\"\u003eImage size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eDistance (about)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.5 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.5–9 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBest at 60–100\". Dark or dim rooms. Email a room photo and we will tell you if it fits.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:12px 0 0;font-size:14px;line-height:1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree US shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e · \u003cstrong\u003e30-day unused returns\u003c\/strong\u003e · \u003cstrong\u003eDead-on-arrival replaced\u003c\/strong\u003e (contact us first)\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0 0;font-size:13px;color:#444\"\u003ePay in 4 with Shop Pay at checkout. Tracking emailed when it ships · typically 5–12 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAether or Luma?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding-right:16px\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding-right:16px\"\u003eAether $679\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eLuma $529\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJob\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHome cinema, stays in one room\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePortable, room to room\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNetflix on the remote\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes (Google TV)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUse an HDMI stick\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistance for 100\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~7 ft (short-throw)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~8 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCube on a shelf\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.6 lb, U-stand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAC, living room\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAC, still needs an outlet (not a battery)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePick Aether\u003c\/strong\u003e if this replaces the TV. \u003cstrong\u003ePick Luma\u003c\/strong\u003e if you will move it. Neither is an outdoor \/ daylight projector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWant the screen too?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/complete-home-cinema-kit\"\u003eAdd the 120\" screen kit →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative 1080p (1920×1080), 16:9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e500 ANSI lumens, 2000:1 contrast, 30,000-hour LED\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort-throw 1.0:1 — 40–140\" from 3–10 ft (0.9–3.1 m). Best at 60–100\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuto focus, automatic six-point keystone, obstacle avoidance, screen-fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGoogle TV with voice remote (Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, and more)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWi-Fi (2.4 + 5 GHz) and Bluetooth. Cast from a phone or tablet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12W speaker plus Bluetooth audio out to a soundbar or speaker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHDMI and USB. Front or rear projection. Cube that sits on a shelf or table\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest picture with the lights down\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAether projector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGoogle TV voice remote\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHDMI cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick start guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding-right:16px\"\u003eResolution\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNative 1080p (1920×1080) · 16:9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding-right:16px\"\u003eBrightness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500 ANSI lumens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding-right:16px\"\u003eContrast\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2000:1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding-right:16px\"\u003eThrow\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.0:1 short-throw · 3–10 ft · 40–140\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding-right:16px\"\u003eBest size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60–100\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding-right:16px\"\u003eFocus \/ setup\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAuto focus · 6-point keystone · obstacle avoidance · screen-fit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding-right:16px\"\u003eOS\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGoogle TV (certified)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding-right:16px\"\u003eWi-Fi \/ BT\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual-band Wi-Fi · Bluetooth 5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding-right:16px\"\u003eAudio\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12W speaker · Bluetooth out\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding-right:16px\"\u003ePorts\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHDMI · USB · AC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding-right:16px\"\u003eLED life\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30,000 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding-right:16px\"\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 7.2 × 7.3 × 4.4 in (with base)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding-right:16px\"\u003ePower\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100–240V · about 105W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding-right:16px\"\u003eBest in\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDark or dimly lit rooms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs this ultra-short-throw?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes it have auto focus?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Auto focus, six-point keystone, obstacle avoidance, and screen-fit so it finds a pull-down or fixed screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I watch Netflix, Disney+, YouTube?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDo I need a screen?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill it work in a bright room?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow loud is it? Can I use a soundbar?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 12W speaker is fine for a small room. Pair a Bluetooth soundbar or speaker for movie night. HDMI audio from a stick also works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow long does shipping take?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe email tracking when the order ships. Standard US delivery is typically 5–12 business days from ship date. Free shipping on orders over $250.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat if it arrives dead or I need to return it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CineHaus","offers":[{"title":"White cube","offer_id":49154135392473,"sku":"CH-AETHER","price":679.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/2789\/4233\/files\/aether-01-lifestyle.png?v=1787769996","url":"https:\/\/cinehausprojectors.com\/products\/aether-short-throw","provider":"CineHaus","version":"1.0","type":"link"}