A projector in the bedroom gives you a 100-inch movie screen that disappears when you're done: no TV on the wall, no furniture to move. Choosing the right one mostly comes down to five things: how dark the room gets, how far the wall is from where the projector sits, noise, how you'll stream, and budget. Here's a plain-English guide.
1. Brightness: a dark bedroom needs less than you think
Bedrooms are usually watched in the evening with the lights off, which is the easiest place for a projector to look good. Brightness matters much more in a living room with windows.
- Dark room, evening viewing: an entry-level projector with a few hundred ANSI lumens can give a watchable picture on a 60–100 inch image.
- Some light in the room: go brighter, or keep the image smaller. A smaller picture looks brighter from the same projector.
- Compare like with like: "ANSI lumens" is a measured standard. Plain "lumens" figures from different brands often aren't comparable. Our lumens guide explains the difference.
2. Distance: measure the wall first
Image size depends on how far the projector is from the wall (the "throw distance"). In a small bedroom the projector often sits on a nightstand or shelf a few metres from the wall. Before you buy:
- Measure from where the projector will sit to the wall or screen.
- Check the product page for the image size range, and pick a model that makes the size you want from that distance.
- Short-throw models make a bigger picture from closer. That's useful when the bed is close to the wall.
3. Setup: autofocus and auto keystone save a lot of fiddling
In a bedroom the projector rarely sits dead-centre and square to the wall. Auto keystone straightens the picture when the projector is at an angle, and autofocus sharpens it automatically. Both mean you can move it off the nightstand and back without redoing the setup every time.
4. Streaming: built-in apps or Google TV
A bedroom setup is simplest with no extra boxes. Look for built-in streaming (Netflix, YouTube) or Google TV, plus Wi-Fi screen mirroring from your phone. Bluetooth lets you pair headphones, which is handy if someone next to you is trying to sleep.
5. Wall or screen?
A smooth, light-coloured wall works for most people. A proper screen gives a more even, brighter-looking picture and hides wall texture. A foldable or wall-mount screen can come down when you're not using it.
Which Bigly Brothers projector fits a bedroom?
To be upfront: these are our own products, and we sell them. Here's how they compare on the points above, using the specs on each product page. Prices change during sales, so check each product page for today's price.
| Model | Best for | Key specs |
|---|---|---|
| Brother Eye Mark I | Budget bedroom setup, dark rooms, moving between rooms | 300 ANSI lumens; built-in apps (Netflix, YouTube); auto keystone + electric focus; Wi-Fi + Bluetooth; plays 4K video files from USB (not a native-4K picture) |
| Mark III Elite | Google TV and a simple setup | Officially licensed Google TV; autofocus; short-throw projection; wireless screen mirroring |
| Mark IV | A bigger picture and faster processing | Google TV; Full HD; faster processor than the Mark III Elite; autofocus; short throw |
| Mark V | The best picture: bedroom or living room | Native 4K (3840×2160); 2,000 lumens; HDR10; 35–150-inch image; 16W stereo speakers; 0–16° tilt stand |
Want a screen? The 100-inch projector screen and the screen with stand work with every model above. See the whole range in Projectors.
Quick picks
- Budget pick, dark bedroom: Mark I.
- Want Google TV and no extra devices: Mark III Elite or Mark IV.
- Want native 4K and HDR: Mark V.
FAQ
Can I project onto the ceiling?
Many people do in a bedroom. You need a way to angle the projector upward, like a tilting stand (the Mark V has a 0–16° tilt stand), and a smooth, light-coloured ceiling. Check the product page for the angle each model supports.
Is a projector bad for your eyes compared with a TV?
A projector bounces light off the wall instead of shining it straight at you. Either way, a sensible viewing distance and not watching in total darkness at full brightness makes viewing more comfortable.
Do I need a native-4K projector for a bedroom?
Not necessarily. On a 60–100 inch image at bedroom distances, a good Full HD picture looks sharp to most people. Native 4K (like the Mark V) is worth it if you want the sharpest picture or plan to use it on a big living-room wall too.
How fast is shipping and can I return it?
Shipping across Canada is free and usually takes 2–4 business days. You have 30 days to return it. See our refund policy.
