How to Set Up a Projector (Rightly) to Make your “Movie Nights” Better

So, yes, we’re all Quarantined and bored. Amid the Coronavirus outbreak lockdown, we‘ve become too caught up in the Eat-Sleep-Repeat routine that is making us nothing but more lethargic. Exhausted all the ways to keep yourself entertained? Well, we’ve got a bright idea for you. 

There’s nothing better than watching movies on the big screen, right? We know what you’re thinking right now. No, we’re not asking you to step outside your house and go to a cinema theatre. Who said you couldn’t enjoy an immersive movie viewing experience at the very comfort of your home? And to do so, all you need is a “Projector” and a little bit of creativity. 

Watching movies on a projector has its charm. You can set up a projector in your living room, your garden, or anywhere you like to make your movie-nights better. Setting up a projector in your home-sweet-home can be your new Quarantine task, and it’s affordable as well, so it won’t burn a hole in your pocket. 

Here are a few tips to consider while setting up a projector in your house, that will make you ditch watching movies on TV forever. 

Also read: Here are the 10 best Projector apps for Android to control your projector smartly via your smartphone. 

Guess it’s time to bring out the dusty projector from the attic finally. Let’s get started, folks. 

Basics First!

Setting up a projector is not as easy as you think. The process requires you to do a little match and be aware of all the basics. You can start by asking yourself a few simple questions, such as where would you want to set up the projector? Do you have the necessary gear and accessories available at your home? Do you have an extra pair of speakers to connect to your projector?

Pick the Right Spot

If you’ve figured out the right location to set up your projector, you can be relieved knowing that half of your job is already done here. Whether you’re setting up the projector in your basement, or garden, or any corner of the house, make sure the distance of the projector machine from the screen or wall is ideal enough. Also, ensure that you don’t keep the projector too far away, as it would result in dimmer, faded images. 

Use a Screen Preferably

Instead of using a wall for projection, prefer a screen instead of a better viewing experience. If you’re projecting the content on a screen, you will be able to see brighter and clearer images, compared to a wall. If you don’t have the projector screen at your home, don’t worry. You can order it online and get it delivered at your doorstep so that you don’t have to compromise on the picture quality. 

Set up Speakers

No matter how good the picture quality maybe, but without the right sound quality, it’s just meh. Believe it or not, but the built-in speakers of your projector are good for nothing. They are simply not good enough. After doing all the hard work of setting up a projector, you sure don’t want to settle with average sound quality, right? Plugin external speakers to your projector for a better sound experience. If not, then you can also go for Bluetooth speakers and keep it close by, which delivers a fairly decent sound quality.

Start your Binge Sessions Right Away

So, you’re almost set? Anything missing? Yes, a hot bowl of popcorn and some soda cans to go by. Before you fire up the projector, make a list of all the movies and shows that you can watch with your family. 

Pro Tip: Make sure that the room where you’re setting up the projector is dark enough, and doesn’t receive direct sunlight as it might mess up your viewing experience.