Customer Ratings & Reviews

Epson's latest home theater projector makes an interesting case for why you should pick it up in place of a conventional TV. Anyone who's tried to set up a home theater for themselves can testify that one of the worst parts of the whole ordeal is figuring out how to run wires to the thing in a way that isn't immediately obvious. Epson's answer to this is to stick an Android TV streaming device inside the projector, allowing you to skip all that in favor of WiFi. It's definitely an elegant solution, though I'll admit I feel like there's still some room for improvement to be had. First up though is everything that's great about the projector. Epson's 3LCD tech continues to deliver sharp and vibrant colors even in less than ideal lighting conditions, though obviously for best results you really should stick to a darkened room. The fans are located behind dust filters and noise baffles which do an exemplary job of keeping noise down to a minimum. And the Android TV streaming device works great, with support for pretty much every major (and most non-major) streaming platform out there. It's also got full support for RF 3D shutter glasses for anyone looking to play 3D movies on the thing, albeit you'll need to buy from a third party if you want to use that feature as Epson no longer manufactures glasses themselves. The only thing that keeps me from giving it full marks is a lingering sense that it was rushed out the door. To be clear, there's nothing wrong with it, per se, just an abundance of somewhat odd design choices. One of the first ones made itself apparent when I was unboxing it and discovered two very different looking remote controls had been included. My first thought was that this was some kind of shipping error, and that the remote from another device accidentally got packed in the box, but then when I looked at the parts description I saw that they were both supposed to be there. After a little more reading I discovered that one remote is for the projector and the streaming device, while the second is only for the streaming device, with a note that seemed to suggest that you can use it independently of the projector. Maybe I just don't tinker with my home theater setup enough to know why or how one would want to do this, but this seemed like a very odd design choice to me that adds complexity where you don't need it. Why give us two remotes when only one is actually capable of running the full projector? And is there really anyone who's going to be eager to use the carcass of a dead projector as a streaming device if it does break down? The second bit of weirdness came when I checked out the IO. The back of the projector has a very attractive cloth grille/filter secured with magnets covering up the speaker and the IR remote receiver. It's a very stylish alternative to the usual grid of ports and vents you get at the back of a projector, and I really liked the look of it. However as it turns out, the ports (such as they are) are still back there. And if you want to make any use of them, which presumably you will as I don't think anyone's going to be inclined to stick with the single small speaker built into the projector, you have to remove the grille and keep it off. I can't figure out why they didn't just build the thing with an appropriate pass-through for cables, particularly as they only included support for a standard 3.25mm audio jack and a single HDMI. To be clear, I don't think these are deal breakers by any means. The core functionality you get with this thing is still rock solid. But this is also positioned as a flagship device - and with a flagship device you usually expect to see a lot more attention being paid to details like this. Hopefully the next iteration of the device can improve on these. But for now, the Home Cinema 2250 would still make a worthy addition to your home setup.

I have been using this EPSON home cinema 2250 for more than a week now. I really liked it. I am very good at judging projectors, I used many projectors, few years back after comparing number of projectors i bought top model in View Sonic that time also i bought epson from bestbuy and returned it because nothing beating view sonic those times, and recently my view sonic got broken, now this is my favorite, this project has beaten my old one in a big way. Highlights of this projector which I liked most: 1) Android TV - Thanks for Epson for including it in the projector this literally cuts all the external devices and connectivity issues. Works perfect! 2) Wifi - Nice Wifi connections no drops. I really liked it. 3) Picture clarity - Very good. I usually like DLP projector colors, I know 3LCD is advanced, but if you see pictures of the theater kind of screen it makes little difference. You see pictures of the theater kind of screen, it makes little difference. You will see more white in 3LCD, but you see colors in DLP. This projector matching with high end DLP picture quality which is very good. 4) Remote Control Another nice cool features: 1) Bluetooth connectivity - I see in some review, someone complained about Bluetooth connectivity it must be individual projector unit specific. First time, When I am trying to connect to my BOSS sound bar, on the projector it did not show my boss to pair, but the second time I turned off my boss and did a scan on the projector it worked. I feel this kind of minor first time Bluetooth connectivity issue are quite common, hence I do not want to call this an issue. For me it is working seamlessly without any issue. 2) Projector Audio works fine and in a small room if you want watch something you do not need any external audio systems, but all projector companies must know one thing, Audio is the more important thing in the projector do not try hard to give best sound from the projector, just good decent sound is enough, instead they should concentrate more on how many ways it can help connect other external sound systems seamlessly, if external audio connectivity fails the whole unit get quality issue. 3) Different picture modes - cinema, bright cinema etc. Unit by default comes with all good nice settings. Some pictures are good in bright cinema and some good are in cinema mode. 4) Shutter door to close the lens. The pack comes with all required things with it. Very good manual. Very easy to setup. I did one mistake while doing the setup, just want to share here so that it may help someone, When i was trying to raise the projector by mistake i broke the front bottom knob, i never used epson before, if you want to raise the projector up you suppose to pull the black thing down but somehow ( do not know what i was thinking that time :( ), i pulled gray color knob towards me and it broke. I know nobody makes this mistake, I had been just foolish and I was thinking something that time and no light in the room. Just want to share so that it may help someone. I checked light cost to replace in the future and you do not believe it is around $60 and surely you will get it under $100 which is very good and this is important for me since I use projector a lot. The things I do not like: From the same spot where I used to place my old projector, this projector throws the smaller image / picture. I need to move little bit back to match with my old projector. The thing is not a big thing just want to mention it here, with small changes you can correct it. Finally - I am really very impressed with the projector. I am so confident that you will love it.

The Epson - Home Cinema 2250 1080p 3LCD Projector with Android TV is a great projector for your home cinema. It has a great image and works well in ambient lit or light restricted viewing areas. Out of the box, set up is easy. The box includes the projector, power cord, 2 remotes, and setup guides. You will need an HDMI cable if you plan to use the projector with a cable box, gaming console, or other device. The cable is not needed if you just want to use the built-in features such as AndroidTV, Netflix, Hulu, YouTube, or other built in apps. Be aware though that the projector only has 1 HDMI input, so if you have multiple devices to connect you will need an HDMI switch as well. To set the projector up, it can be placed on a shelf or ceiling mounted and can be front or rear projected. While the projector does not have a lens shift capability, it does feature both horizontal and vertical keystone correction making placement of the projector extremely flexible. You should have no issues finding a place to place it. Also, the 2700 lumens brightness rating does not seem to do it justice. This projector is plenty bright to work in both ambient lit rooms as well as light restricted areas. The projector will need to be placed a bit away from your viewing area. For a 100-inch image, the projector will need to be 10 feet from the screen. If you want a 120-inch image, you will need the projector to be 12 feet from the screen. In any case, it still should work great in most settings. Now that placement is out of the way, I will talk performance. The Epson 2250 does not hold back in this area. The picture quality is amazing for a 1080p projector. The reds, blues, greens, and yellows all pop and are distinct. The picture is crisp and amazing. Since this is a 3LCD projector, there is no rainbow effect that some get from projectors. The black levels are not bad, but I would say are average for a projector. That is understandable though given the brightness this projector offers. Now some notes on gaming. The projector works well with devices such as a PS4 or even the new PS5. However, the biggest thing to gamers are color brightness and input lag. This projector has no issues with color brightness. It is amazing. As such, this projector works great as a home cinema. If you are watching sports or movies, you won’t be disappointed. Images are smooth and not jittery. If there is a problem though, it is with input lag. While you can certainly play games on this projector and it will look amazing, hardcore gamers may complain about input lag. I haven’t seen any specifics on measured lag, but I would not be surprised to hear it is north of 35 milliseconds. In a rough experiment, I could move the sticks of the controller and watched the motion on the screen. On quick motions left to right, I could hear the stick click before seeing the movement on the screen. While it isn’t much, in high twitch gaming such as Call of Duty or others, milliseconds count. Casual gamers who want to game on a big screen probably won’t notice, but hardcore gamers will. The projector does have a built-in speaker which works well for viewing. The projector also is quiet. I was expecting more noise, but it isn’t that bad at all. The lamp life is also really good for a projector, especially one that is this bright. Depending on the mode you use it in, you can get up to 10,000 hours of bulb life from it. You should be able to go a few years without replacing it. Quickly, I have highlighted the pros and cons below. Pros: Quiet; good lamp life (up to 10,000 hours depending on running mode); built-in Android TV with Netflix, Hulu, YouTube; smooth image; amazing colors, Cons: Hardcore gamers will see lag, black levels just average, only one HDMI port I really enjoy the Epson 2250 projector. It is a great projector for a home cinema. I would recommend this projector for anyone wanting a great home cinema projector.

Perfect projector for our weekly meeting for 40 people.

I’ve owned several different projectors in the past, but this one is, by far, a significant upgrade. This projector works excellently for a home theater! It was easy to adjust to meet the screen size, volume, and picture quality that fit my screen best. The set-up is direct and easy to follow. I could connect various devices, which is great because it allows for my family and me to enjoy movies/shows from streaming services like Netflix and DVDs that we own or rent. I could even watch YouTube on a big screen with theater-quality sound. I love how it includes a remote to adjust the settings without having to do it directly from the box. It projects a smooth, bright, high-definition picture. I also appreciate how it does not make loud sounds when using it to enjoy our movie/show without any noise. The device connects both wired and wirelessly to the Wi-Fi, speaker, and mobile devices. The full HD 1080P 3LC feature makes this quite an impressive projector. I have been using it for a couple of days now, and I have not experienced any negatives about it whatsoever. Speakers can be connected via Bluetooth or Aux. Since I have a long Aux cable, I connected my speakers wired to the projector. On top of the projector is the panel with all the main control buttons. The remote control sends signals via Bluetooth, which is great because you don’t have to move your hand into an awkward position to point the control at the projector; it works perfectly in any direction. The zoom and focus adjustment slider works smoothly, makes adjustments super easy, and fits projection on any screen size. The projector includes an integrated lens cover that slides to open and close by pushing a small tab near the front. On both sides, there is plenty of ventilation to cool the projector. The inflow vent includes a small filter. The fan noise is not loud, and with most movies, it is unnoticeable. The menu system is pretty straight forward; nothing fancy about it; it works fine with no issue. Using my cellphone and the setup wizard, I quickly connected the projector to my Wi-Fi and connected the Android TV to my Google Play account. The best feature of this Android TV is that there is plenty of possibilities to use different apps and accounts while using the projector. If you have kids or you want to avoid accidental purchases/rentals, make sure to change the setting to require the password for all purchases. The projector has a fantastic dynamic range, excellent color saturation, and projects bright and vibrant light. To conclude, I am delighted with the quality and features of this TV projector.

REVIEW: EPSON - HOME CINEMA 2250 1080P 3LCD PROJECTOR WITH ANDROID TV - WHITE Best Buy Tech Insider Network FALL IN LOVE WITH 3D MOVIES AGAIN W/ EPSON - HOME CINEMA 2250 At first, I had my doubts about where the Epson Home Cinema 2250 would fit into my life. I have several old projectors of 800x600 / 1024x768 resolution that I drag out, once in a while, for a movie marathon at home. Especially when the kids were younger, these older projectors were fine. My best performing projector from the past was another EPSON (PowerLite S9 – 2500 lumens). I also have a small “pocket” 1080p projector but at only 400 lumens I have a hard time making a room dark enough to produce a nice picture. I’m too cheap to go full on 4K Laser projector, especially since I don’t have a lot of dedicated, uncluttered wall space to project something for daily use. For me, the Epson Home Cinema was a good upgrade, with enough brightness for indoor daytime use (see pics), and it comes with modern streaming features via Google TV. On a whim, I dug my old 3D BluRay player out of retirement. What I was not expecting was how much I would love the 3D experience on the Epson 2250. I have two older 3D capable TV’s one 47 inch uses passive 3D glasses (like at the movie theater) and the other 55 inch uses active (powered) version of 3D glasses. I never found the 3D that engaging on these smallish (by today’s standards) screens. But, now that I can project a 10 foot image with active 3D glasses, I can only say “WOW” better than the movie theater. I was pleasantly surprised that the Epson 2250 also worked fine with my Sony TV Active 3D glasses. This compelled me to dig through my attic for all of my “old” 3D movies and to order a bunch more used 3D movies. Finally, I ordered a budget 100 inch screen, and now family movie night has a new twist. The built in speaker is good. However, if you want to really enjoy a movie, you are going to want to hook up an external speaker system. Fortunately, this is easily accomplished via Bluetooth or optional audio out. I had no problem pairing the projector with my trusty old BOSE Soundlink Mini for room filling sound. Unfortunately, it won’t pair with any modern gaming headphones that I tried. I also observed that while watching some content (example Blu-Ray 3D), the Bluetooth Audio had a very noticeable lag. I ended up physically wiring speakers to it, instead of Bluetooth. I know there is a feature in one of the menus to adjust lag, but with my family in the middle of a movie it was easier just to grab a cable for the speaker. BEST FEATURES - 3D Capable - Good Brightness 2700 Lumens - Optical Zoom and Focus - 2 Sets of Remote Controls - Manual buttons on the device, for when you lose the remotes. The EPSON 2250 is larger than my older Epson S9 (about double the size see pics), and like most projectors the fan is a little loud in an otherwise quiet room (about 50 db). This is not horrible, but it is noticeable (like a PC Fan on high). It also runs hot, as you might imagine for a bulb based projector. If you are in a small 10x10 room, you will feel the heat. Again, these things (heat and noise) are normal for all projectors. If anything, the Epson is a little quieter than others I’ve used. The colors were sharp and bright (see pics) even in the daytime with some light leaking into the room. Total darkness is best, of course. I did find the manual focus a little hard to fine tune perfectly, but it was OK. Do yourself a favor and for less than $100 you can get a decent 100 inch or even 120 inch screen without breaking the bank. It is better than a painted wall and better than hanging a wrinkled sheet on the wall. TESTING and SETUP – Embarrassingly enough, the hardest part about the setup was trying to figure out where they hid the HDMI port. The quick start guide shows the ports in a generic way, but not where they are actually located on the 2250. I was about to pull out a screwdriver figuring they were “locked” behind a panel. Then an idea struck me to “pull” out the fabric grill in the back of the unit. The grill is held on by strong magnets and I did not realize that it could be removed. I just needed to use a little more force. I thought it was just a speaker grill or something decorative. It would have been nice if it were indicated ANYWHERE in the docs, or online, or the unit itself that this is where the HDMI port is located. I’m all for minimal documentation, but really this took me 30 minutes to figure out on my own (maybe I’m slow in this regard). Otherwise, plug it in, and follow the prompts to connect it to your google account and start streaming. It could not be easier. About 15 minutes into my first movie it abruptly, and without warning, rebooted to reload the latest version of Google TV on the unit. There are also advanced settings to let you control image enhancements, in case, for example you prefer the soap opera effect for your images. The throw is average, and on par with most projectors. This is not a Short Throw Projector. In a 10x10 room (where I tested), going from one wall to the next (about 9 feet), my picture was about 7 feet x 4 feet (give or take based on content, letter boxing and so on) I noticed when streaming from Google Play Movies, a little bit of shudder / pixilation in the movie. I did not notice this at all from the BluRay (Best PQ), Amazon (Very Good PQ). The more I used Google TV the more I’m convinced the embedded streaming stick it is just not powerful enough to perform well. It is slow to respond to the remote, it really struggles to play back full HD (1080p) movies from a network device or streaming. I had much better response plugging in an older ROKU stick into the HDMI port. You can also easily replace the Google Stick with your ROKU stick or maybe another streaming stick by opening the compartment below the HDMI port. It just means you have 2 remotes instead of one, but I’m much happier with the overall experience. Streaming sports and movies via the Roku worked well. SUMMARY / CONCLUSION / RECOMMENDATION The EPSON - HOME CINEMA 2250, successfully threads the needle and finds a nice niche between underpowered portable projectors and high-end laser projectors. To help make it more attractive they have thrown in every feature you can imagine from Google TV to 3D. If you don’t need these bells and whistles, you might consider another EPSON such as the Home Cinema 880, which is still 1080p and even a little brighter (3300 lumens vs 2700), but without optical zoom, streaming, or 3D. For me, the 3D is what really puts the 2250 over the top. I envision lots of family movie marathons this winter. Between work and home, I have 5 Epson projectors (going back 10-15 years), and they are all still working, most have their original bulbs. In short, if you are in the market for a quality home theater projector, the EPSON - HOME CINEMA 2250 is worth a close look. Especially is you are not quite ready to take the leap to Laser Projectors.

I'm the owner operator for SLJ Pro Audio Services. These are the features that I like about this projector. Lightweight, Clear Picture, easy setup, Lens Shift which most home projectors don't have, Android Apps installed so you don't need a firestick or device for streaming. It comes with 2 remotes. But I wish it had 1 remote with the functions of the 2. It is a long throw lens which was a very clear picture from 8 to 10ft away from the screen. I would very much recommend this projector to anyone of my friends in the Audio Visual Business.

Been wanting to set up a projector for our living room since we moved and found Epson released a updated model to the 2k line and has Android TV built in so I grabbed it figuring it would be a perfect setup, “and it is”. Unboxing: The projector arrived in a heavy cardboard box and was encased in a Styrofoam shell keeping it perfectly protected. It also included two remotes, power cord, and a manual, “batteries for the remotes were not included but we have plenty”. Setting up: I initially set the unit up on a small portable table to make sure it worked and could get it mostly set up before mounting. After powering it up it went through a setup for Android TV “which is really simple” and reminded me of setting up a NVIDIA Shield. After doing all of that it let me know that it needed an OS update so I let it finish that process before proceeding further. I had an electrician come in and put an electrical outlet close to where I wanted to mount the projector and found a universal mount that would work with this projector. Our living room has a perfect layout for mounting both the projector and screen on the opposite wall. After the electrician did his thing I got to work setting up the mount and getting it placed on the wall. A lot of work but it was well worth it, and mounting the screen was much harder than getting this mounted to the wall. Use: Once the unit was installed and the image inverted “done in the menu” I aligned everything with our newly mounted screen. The controls for focus, size and keystone adjustment are easy to set since the projector is mounted upside down and just within arm’s reach where it’s mounted. At first I was puzzled why there were two remotes and I found out that the second one is only used if you remove the Android TV device from the unit and use it separately from the projector. The Android TV device is actually installed behind a removable cover at the back of the unit which I thought was an excellent idea, so if it ever breaks it can be replaced without having to send in the whole unit and vice versa. Also on the back of the unit there is a HDMI input, an Audio Out port so you can hook up other external devices if you want, “in our setting we would only be using the built in Android TV” I really didn’t have to tweak image settings much but followed the directions in the manual for getting the best contrast ratios and those worked out really well. I only had to do some minor adjusting to the brightness and contrast as the image was too bright for us and had to be brought down to a more comfortable level Android TV works great with this and having it built in is a huge plus. If you are familiar with using a NVIDIA Shield TV then you won’t have any problems setting this up. The layout is really nice but it is different from a Roku so if you are used to using that it will be a little confusing at first but overall it’s very simple. The remote also has a microphone so you can use the voice search function and we have no issues with this and it works very well. All of our familiar apps were there “No ROKU TV though” and this seems to run a bit quicker than our ROKU TV, but not much of a difference. We have a 4k 65” TV already but with the 100” screen I installed it’s just way bigger when you see it in person, it’s just live having your own theater in your house if you go with that sized of a screen or bigger, “the 2250 supports up to 350” which is simply amazing. This unit also has Bluetooth built in and I’ve pared it with our Sony sound bar, a Sony Bluetooth speaker, a LG Bluetooth portable speaker, and a pair of AudioTechnica Bluetooth headphones without a problem. With all the different audio devices I tried audio is clear and had no delay issues at all. There is a cooling fan that runs while the projector is on, you can hear it if you are close but it’s not bad at all and we never noticed it while watching a movie. It also puts out a good bit of heat, it’s not horrible but it does blow a good bit of warm air into the room, but we really saw no concern with that. Conclusion: If you are wanting to build up a home theater I would highly recommend this new Epson 2250 projector, the addition of built in Android TV makes it an all in one solution I’m sure you will be happy with. The image quality is absolutely outstanding, “I even cheeped out on the screen and bought about the most inexpensive one I could find”, and I’m sure image quality may even improve by investing in a higher quality screen, “but we sure didn’t need it in this case. We had absolutely no issues with setting up various Bluetooth audio devices, and the sound quality was on par with our regular TV. The Sony soundbar we are using with this is also used with our TV, it’s just tied directly to the TV and not using Bluetooth.

I received a 10 foot screen for my recent birthday, so I was super stoked to give the Epson - Home Cinema Smart projector a try. I was using an older projector to date - so this was sure to be a welcome upgrade. Unboxing and initial config was easy and the picture was nice and bright! One of my pics shows displaying the image against a dark brown wall. I was immediately impressed with the brightness and quality of the picture. The Android TV app menu seemed a bit clunky right away. I have 3 firesticks, 2 Apple TVs and several smart TVs - so I'm familiar. The built-in android TV stick is cool - but clunky. Next - I mounted to the ceiling in my garage. That worked well and I just flipped the image so it displayed the correct way. Next - determine whether to use the built in smart TV or my Apple TV. To save alot of time - I had to go with the latter as I could not get the Sonos Move speaker to pair with the bluetooth on the projector. That seems to be the main issue with this projector - bluetooth connectivity. So - using my Apple TV means I needed to connect another cable (HDMI cable) and remove the magnetic cover plate on the rear of the projector. Had I not needed to do that - the only cable I would have had would have been the power cable....that would have been cool. Overall - if you're looking for a Smart Projector, I'd have to admit that I would direct you to another device given the clunky, built-in Android TV stick but mostly due to the bluetooth connectivity issues. Don't get me wrong - the picture is GREAT and it definitely has best-in-class brightness and things like vertical lens shift, it's the bluetooth that will be a deal breaker for many.

I received this EPSON projector totally free, it is impressively incredible, the instructions are very clear and precise when it comes to setting up which makes the process totally easy my 10 year old son was able to set it up and put it to work, it has a great size and its weight is light, the image can be enlarged or reduced, we can also set its sharpness, we have tested it in the room with all the incoming light and still see how amazing this projector is, the colors are incredibly sharp and its color gamut It's amazing, we keep exploring and each time we realize that we are very grateful to be able to try the EPSON projector only good comments we have!

The Epson Home Cinema 2250 1080p 3LCD Projector with Android TV is a really nice home theater projector. I was replacing a Home Cinema 2100, so I can talk to the differences between the two. Installation was a breeze, simply because the 2250 has the same footprint/shell as the 2100. I mounted it upside down from my ceiling mount, and it was installed within 5 mins. Swapped over the HDMI cables, plugged in the power and I was up and running. It would be nice, if the projector automatically knew it's orientation. Because I already had a mount set up etc, when it was plugged in, all the menus were upside down, as I didn't set it up the right way up in the first instance. Not a deal breaker at all, once I navigated to the image inversion selection in the menu, the setup was a breeze. Definitely would be 'nice-to-have' option. The remote(s) are a lot nicer and a lot more functional and tactile that the previous version, and they connect via bluetooth seamlessly. On screen instructions tell you how to set it up and it works perfectly every time. Upon firing up the projector, the is a soft welcome sound and soothing music playing as you set it all up. Full set up took about 20 mins or so, getting the settings how I like them. Visually, the unit looks almost identical to the 2100, apart from the copper trim ring around the lens, which works perfectly with my Klipsch speaker set up, complements them nicely. Performance, something you will notice right away when firing up the projector is the fan noise. It is loud when you turn it on, and then it fades and subdues drastically when warmed up. I run the projector in ECO mode, as that is when the fan is at it's quietest. I ran the previous projector in ECO mode for the past 2 years, but as of late, the lamp had started flickering. If I changed to normal power mode, the lamp would stop flickering, so it's almost like the bulb had a power starvation issue. Here's hoping that the new 2250 doesn't suffer from that same issue. So far, I have been impressed with the clarity, the color and the definition of this projector compared to the 2100. The colors are more vivid, deeper and stronger than it's predecessor. The blacks are also slightly darker (to my eye) as well. Very impressed with the details. I have it set up on a 100" screen and you can set up from 33.1" to 320" so it's very versatile. You can also simply plug a USB device in the back and run content from there, which makes it handy for quick access to content. I have it connected directly to a Dolby Atmos surround sound theater system, and it has worked very well indeed. Initially I had a little screen flicker, and was able to troubleshoot it to the HDMI connector not being fully seated into the projector. The warm up time isn't long, and you have full color clarity within about 30 seconds. I have it integrated to my Harmony Remote, and it functions flawlessly with that remote. The onboard Android Apps powered by Google TV work well (HBO Now/Hulu/Netflix/Youtube), load quickly and I haven't had an issue with them so far. The instructions don't make it abundantly clear as to why 2 remotes are included, I am presuming one is for set up, the other is for general use, so that settings don't get accidentally changed, but there was nothing specific in the documentation that I saw. Over all, I am extremely happy with the Epson 2250, a nice upgrade from the 2100 without taking that step to 4K. Vivid colors, high contrast, higher lumen count (2700 lumens), deeper blacks (dynamic contrast ratio of up to 70,000:1), crisp sharp image (1080p) and easy to use remote control make this projector a no brainer for a Home Theater setup.

Excellent video quality (though only 1080p of course) even with some ambient light. I have it set about 12 feet from the projection surface, and get a bright picture about 6.5 feet wide on the wall. If i'm watching news I'll usually deal with a washed out picture with ambient light, for movies I'll turn off the lights and get a nice theater-like experience. It can be off-center somewhat but the picture suffers a bit if you really max out the keystone settings. I didn't think I would use the Android TV function, but it works great and has apps for Prime Video, Netflix, HBO Max, Disney+, etc (though no Apple TV) - so if you have subscriptions it can work as an all-in one entertainment system. A few complaints - 1) the onboard speaker is total garbage - no low end and you won't hear any stereo separation. You will need to connect to better speakers, and think about how you will run wires. I've tried hard-wired and bluetooth, and the bluetooth tends to go out of sync pretty often. 2) this is larger and heavier than it seems from the photos, so check the dimensions. 3) it tends to heat up pretty quickly, and the cooling fan is pretty loud. But overall very satisfied with this, and would recommend to anyone who wants great picture quality and doesn't need 4K.

Home Theater in a Compact Box The Epson AndroidTV Home Cinema 2250 Projector is a amazing combination of technology for a temporary or permanent home theater.   Unboxing It was hard to believe that everything needed for this configuration was in such a small box. Two different remotes come with the unit. One for the projector and one for the android controls.   Setup We powered up our unit with it pointed at a living room wall. The first step was the paring of the projector remote with the projector by pressing two buttons on the remote. The screen from the projector provided instructions and steps for the rest of the configuration. I selected the Wifi ID and entered the password with the remote and an on-screen keyboard. By device displayed a website that I went to on my iPad for selecting my Google account for use with the projector. I accepted the Terms of Service on the projector. It presented some Google apps for installing then stepped me through general settings. Even though I previously connected to our Wi-Fi network, I now had to go to Settings and turn on Wi-Fi again. I gave the device a name, for discovering as a Chromecast device from my other devices. The unit then downloaded an update for the android TV. It rebooted after the download, and the main display presented a dashboard of the recommended android streaming apps.   I configured the apps for Netflix, Amazon Prime and YouTube. The setting of the vertical and horizontal keystones for a level image on my wall was easy via a slider control and buttons on the top of the projector. The audio from the projector is pretty decent. However, for home cinema quality I paired the projector with a sound bar with Bluetooth.   Video Once the unit was configured, we watched some videos from Netflix and YouTube. The brightness and HD resolution of the video is impressive. We set the projector nine feet from our living room wall, and the image came out to 90 inches wide. Even with light streaming in through the windows, the picture was excellent. However, it is best in a darkened room. I am very impressed with no window framing (faint light around the image) which is quite common with projectors. I imagine with a movie screen the video would be more amazing. I am very impressed with the levels of color contrast. I did not detect any pixelation in the image. While the device generated a fair amount of heat, there is hardly any fan noise, and the heat is deflected out of the unit in the front. The unit also has a replaceable filter behind the intake vents and it is easily accessible.   Specifications • Full HD 1080p resolution 1920x1080p • Built-in Android TV • 2,700 lumens of color and white brightness • Advanced 3LCD technology, 3-chip, Poly-silicon TFT Active Matrix • Accepts up to 4K content • 70,000:1 contrast ratio • HDMI port • 10 W internal speaker • 3.5mm audio out   Pros • Amazing picture quality, even in a lit room, with HD resolution and crisp colors. No ghosting detected. • Very compact design and lighter than I thought it would be. • It has the flexibility of allowing HDMI connectivity to other devices, and the internal android TV device can also be used with different monitors and TVs. • Built-in Chromecast provides casting to the projector from other devices. • Has support for 3D projection when used with compatible 3D glasses. • A decent built-in audio speaker. • Gamma uplift feature for gaming. • It supports wired or Bluetooth connections to other speaker systems. • Easy to use projector remote controls both the projector and the android TV device. • Almost silent fan. • No excessive heat during long viewing periods. • Automatically works in different orientations of the device. It can even be used for projection on a ceiling. • Google Android dashboard interface for the TV, with support for Google Assistant and over 5000 apps from the Google Store. • Excellent instructions for setup and configuration. • Very easy to update the streaming TV device software. • Easy to configure for your existing Google, Netflix, YouTube, Amazon Prime and other accounts.   Cons • The inclusion of a separate remote for the streaming TV device is a little confusing until you read the Getting Started Guide.   Summary We are very impressed with the Epson androidtv Home Cinema 2250 Projector. It is a perfect fit for a home theater or a portable theater for special events. I had one of last year’s devices from Epson and there were two issues I did not like: Window framing and a lack of support for Amazon Prime. I’m very happy to see these issues have been resolved with this projector. I noticed several other reviews saying there were problems with getting Bluetooth to work with their devices. I had no such problems and pairing to my external speaker.

The Epson Home Cinema 2250 Projector is top of the line! It was packaged with care and no damage to the unit upon arrival. The out of the box set-up took only about 10 minutes. It was very easy to sync with my phone, and I loved the fact that it pulled all my wifi and app information from my phone to add to the projector in just a couple easy steps. It was so easy my grandmother could do it! The picture quality is superb even without using a screen. The picture is clear and crisp whether it’s dark or light in the room. I love the fact that the remote/projector has voice-control. The Android TV function works very well and is extremely easy to use and understand. This projector allows for downloads of every streaming service I have ever seen and more! This definitely offers a high quality theater system for your home that will make everyone who sees it jealous! I used to own the BenQ series projectors and this by far surpasses them in quality and functionality! I definitely recommend it! “This is a review for the Epson Home Cinema 2250 Full HD 1080p projector that I received free of charge to do a beta test and review.”

I agonized over how to blow my projector budget and finally settled on this Epson 2250. I'll provide a few points to note to help someone else make their decision based on my use and preferences. I have a fixed place in my living room which isn't straight in front of my wall. I needed easy to access keystone controls - there is a button on the remote and a lever on top of the projector. I use it for finer positioning, not more than 5%. I wanted lens shift and this has that - a dial on top of the projector. This is a great option and is one deciding factor for me. It has a sliding lens cover - never lose a lens cover again! Optical zoom - this is a deal breaker for me and the 2250 has it via a dial on the top of the projector. I use it because of the fixed placement of the projector. Some video is just plain bigger so I dial it down a little to fit the space. I decided to consider higher contrast as more important than lumens. I know that those numbers can be shifty, but since Epson is a leader in the industry I choose to trust it for the most part. The 2250 states much higher contrast than similar models. Of course the picture is important and I'm more than satisfied with it. I would prefer a laser projector, but for my budget I think the 3LCD is about the best overall quality I can expect. Some things about this might be deal breakers for some - there is an audio lag when connecting the provided Android stick via Bluetooth, but not all the time. So far I've experienced it about 95% so I swapped the included stick with my Chromecast with Google TV. Using a physical connection will prevent this. Which brings up the poor design... ...as others have said, there is a nice panel on the back of this which covers the 1 HDMI and the 3.5mm jack. It also covers the panel that covers the Android stick. Weird. So now my projector has a bulky Chromecast and a HDMI cord for my PS3 hanging out the back, as well as a couple unusable pieces of the projector laying about. It works, though. And there are 2 remotes. I don't use one at all and the other is only for projector functions since I use my own Android device. The Epson remote does control the Chromecast but isn't as responsive. The fan is loud, but I don't know if it is louder than many others. Using "natural" or "cinema" settings uses the lower fan speed but are mainly for dark rooms. This projector gives a good picture when there is a fair amount of ambient light, but those modes use the higher fan speed. Eco mode conserves power by reducing brightness and lowering the fan speed. I watch primarily at night and use mostly these lower settings. I wish there were an option to buy this projector without Android. I like it fine for the picture and the array of settings that will optimize each viewing, but I'd have liked to save a few bucks on the weakest part of this. I was never in love with the general aesthetics of the white-plastic-box type of projector, but it's growing on me. This one isn't overly large, at least. One important aspect to owning one of these is replacement lamp cost. What I understand is these aren't as expensive as other brands. I recommend this projector with caveats.

The picture quality is fantastic for the price. Mid-day with the shades open, the projector is as bright as any TV, with rich, vibrant colors. It's quiet enough that sitting directly under it doesn't detract from the viewing experience, and it was easy to set up. The Android TV component is hilariously bad; it can't do HDMI ARC, so the sound has to come from either the tinny built-in speaker, an aux cord, or the non-functional bluetooth (it refused to pair with any Bluetooth speaker or deck I attempted to use. The interface was full of spelling errors (e.g. Totle instead of Total), and it's currently completely nonfunctional because it somehow became unpaired with the remote, and won't pair with any new remotes, including the official Android TV remote app from Google. It's no big loss since the audio is unusable for anything but an office PowerPoint. It's also worth mentioning that Epson has a firmware update available for download on their website, with instructions to update the device via USB stick. Which would be great, if it had a USB type A port. It does not. Since the available update is the same version as what my projector shipped with, I'm not losing sleep over it. If you just pretend the Android TV and bluetooth parts doesn't exist, it's a perfectly cromulent projector, with really excellent image quality for the price.

I read the reviews on CNET and bought this projector. It was very easy to install, since I was replacing the old projector. The menus are good. The fan is a bit noisy, but no different than my previous one. Picture is awesome! Very, very bright! I watch Nascar and the races are great on it.

Just unboxed the Epson Home Cinema 2250 and giving it a test drive. I have a dedicated media room in my house and have been running an older Epson Home Cinema projector for years on an 80+ inch screen. We love watching movies and shows in the media room as a family. I have been hesitant to replace the existing projector since it has worked great for many years. After pulling the Home Cinema 2250 out of the box, I immediately notice the more compact package compared to my older model – the projector looks good on a mount. And, the remotes are a vast improvement - seems more like a Fire Stick TV remote in their design and usability – I am a big fan of these remotes! Also, appreciate the smart TV feature built into the projector given most of my regular TVs are smart TVs at this point. The real excitement came when we fired it up and compared side by side with our old projector (which is still a 1080p image). Wow…the image is crisp and pops on the screen…definitely an upgrade and a pleasant overall experience! I would certainly recommend an upgrade to the Home Cinema 2250 after giving it a test drive! This is a review for the Epson Home Cinema 2250 Full HD 1080p projector that I received free of charge to do a beta test and review.

Perfect for my application. Screen size and projector location were fixed, so I needed a projector with some flexibility in setting distance to screen. The 2250 has plenty of range of adjustment. Also, we often watch with a fair bit of ambient light. This thing is really bright, making that possible, especially for watching sporting events, tv shows, etc. Of course, for watching most movies we still often choose to darken the room within reason. The fan is a bit noisier than I would like on the standard setting, but fortunately, for our application this is still more than bright enough on our 84 inch screen in economy mode, which cuts the fan speed - and noise - way down. Minor negatives - it would have been nice to have an SVideo input (still would like to watch an occasional VHS tape - as long as our player holds out). Also, I don't want to connect this to the internet to use the built in streaming features - haven't figured out any way to automatically by pass the menu to setup internet connection. But really only a small nuisance. All in all, a major improvement over our previous, old projector.

This is a fantastic projector! The picture quality is amazing and it's worth every penny. I highly recommend this model over some other models. The built in Android is great as well. Fast and easy to use. Also make sure you buy the protection plan because it covers a bulb replacement.