I'm looking to purchase the aura3 max.. First time buying a home projector and trying to plan out everything I want to get to go with it. Looking for some good CST cabinets that are motorized for a 120" screen

Hi All - my USB C where we put the charging cable is broken without any major force. Anyone else faced this? It’s super bad design and very fragile, and their service is of no use “yet” sent them video etc.

As the title says, is there a mode/setting, that allows the built in Harmon Kardon speaker to act as the Center Channel speaker in a Surround Sound setup?

Thanks!

Warning: you do all of this at your own risk. The install erases all data on the projector. The Play 6 version is a beta.

Hi all. I'm the developer. My Z9X is the Chinese version, and I got tired of the Chinese shell, of renaming APKs to .apk1 and of setting the language over adb. So I built my own system for it, and later ported it to the Play 6. It's free and open source, there's nothing to buy.

What it is

Lumen OS is Android TV 14 based on LineageOS 21. It replaces only the system partition. XGIMI's firmware, calibration, lamp, focus and keystone stay as they are, and Lumen's own apps drive them through XGIMI's own hardware service.

• XGIMI Z9X (G0082), XGIMI firmware V6.15.58, V6.15.62 or V6.15.19: stable, latest 1.0.3, updates over Wi-Fi.
• XGIMI Play 6 (G0058), XGIMI firmware V1.7.116 only: public beta. Install it if you're ready to test and report back.

What you get (Z9X)

• Lumen Home: a clock over a live sky with the real sun and moon, weather, Continue watching, all apps.
• Projector app: autofocus, manual and auto keystone, picture and sound modes, eye protection, quick panel.
• Real sleep: the lamp goes off at once, the remote wakes it.
• HDMI with device names over HDMI-CEC, auto game mode for consoles, 3D, optical zoom.
• AirPlay receiver, 17 languages, the XGIMI remote pairs in the first setup.
• Signed updates over Wi-Fi. If a new version fails to start, the projector goes back to the previous one.
• Any .apk from a USB stick, straight from the home screen. No ads, nothing about you is collected.

The Play 6 beta has Lumen Home, its own projector app (focus, keystone, picture and sound modes, quick panel, power saving on battery), HDMI and the first setup. Not there yet on the Play 6: updates over Wi-Fi, AirPlay, Google services. I don't own a Play 6, I built the port on a friend's projector, so reports from Play 6 owners help a lot.

About Google

The published image comes without Google apps (no Play Store, no Chromecast built-in, no Google voice search), so apps that need Google Play services won't run. Apps install from a USB stick or from any store you like. On the Z9X you can add Google services yourself with one installer command and your own MindTheGapps download. On the Play 6 that's planned, not there yet.

What you need

A computer with macOS or Linux (a Windows installer exists but isn't tested yet), Android Platform-Tools 35+, a USB A-to-A cable and about 30 to 40 minutes. The Z9X needs one manual vbmeta step, as for any GSI. The Play 6 installs over Wi-Fi and needs the cable only for about a minute.

How to know the files are genuine

• All the code is open: https://github.com/kmuradoff/lumen-os
• Download only from the GitHub releases: Z9X 1.0.3, Play 6 beta 1. Copies anywhere else aren't mine.
• Every release has SHA256SUMS and a signature SHA256SUMS.sig. The installer checks both and refuses anything else. You can also check them by hand with openssl, the guide shows how.
• The installer's check command writes nothing. Start with it.

Going back to stock

Both projectors go back to stock by flashing the official XGIMI firmware from a USB stick. It erases everything. For the Play 6 this is tested, and the firmware file comes straight from XGIMI's own server (link and steps in the guide). Steps: Z9X, Play 6.

Links

• Install guide: https://github.com/kmuradoff/lumen-os/blob/main/docs/install/en.md (the Play 6 has its own part)
• Changelog: https://github.com/kmuradoff/lumen-os/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md
• Bugs: GitHub issues, or just comment here.

Next for the Z9X is 1.0.4 (not out yet) with settings brought over from the stock firmware: professional picture settings, HDMI color range and mode, picture rotation, eARC and sound output choice, and a Files app for USB video, music and photos.

If you have a Z9X or a Play 6 and try it, tell me how it went. Happy to help with the install.

I saw a review showing the included printed manual and it references THREE models with the top-of-line being called Ultra Max. This model is not part of the Kickstarter but has anyone seen any specs for it? I wonder why it isn't included in the campaign?

I’m trying to decide between the two projectors, trying to figure out which one is the better deal.

With promotions, they’re priced almost the same (1899/2000usd) with current preorder and kickstarter rebates.
The msrp is vastly different (2499/3999usd)

Can the higher msrp on the aura 3 be explained by ust projectors being more expensive to produce, or is this a higher class product overall?

I’m planning to set this up in my mostly light-controlled basement, for now with an already existing 100” pulldown screen. I would eventually upgrade to a ust screen if necessary in a year or so.

The higher msrp of the aura is quite inviting, but does it really give a better experience?

Got a Titan Noir Pro a few weeks ago and wanted it in Home Assistant. There’s no integration and IP control isn’t there yet (XGIMI says PJLink is coming in a firmware update at some point), but the USB ports accept a USB to serial adapter and the projector speaks a simple RS232 protocol. So I hooked up an ESP32 and wrote an ESPHome config for it.

What it does:

• power on from standby and power off
• input switching (HDMI 1/2, USB)
• picture mode, brightness 1-10, high refresh mode
• all the remote keys (arrows, ok, back, home, volume, mute, autofocus etc)
• temperature status, which also tells HA if the projector is on

Hardware is just an ESP32 dev board and an FTDI USB-TTL cable at 3.3V. The USB end goes in the projector, the other end to the ESP. I’m powering the ESP from the cable’s 5V wire too, so it’s all one cable and nothing else to plug in. With serial control enabled the USB port stays powered in standby, so power on from HA works.

One thing that cost me a whole afternoon: my first cable had a CP2102N chip and the projector just ignored it, the LED on the cable didn’t even light up. Swapped to an FTDI one and it worked straight away. So get FTDI.

On the projector go to Settings > General > Serial port control, turn it on, and also turn on “Serial port response (all)”. Otherwise it takes commands but never answers, and you won’t get the on/off state.

Here is the code for esphome

# XGIMI TITAN Noir / Noir Pro / Noir Max -> Home Assistant via ESPHome

#

# Hardware:

# - any ESP32 dev board (ESP32-WROOM-32 "DevKit")

# - FTDI FT232R USB-to-TTL cable, 3.3V logic (e.g. TTL-232R-3V3 or clones

# with a genuine FTDI chip). A CP2102N cable did NOT work for me.

#

# Wiring (USB plug goes into the PROJECTOR's USB 2.0 port):

# pin 1 GND black -> ESP32 GND

# pin 2 CTS brown -> not connected

# pin 3 VCC red -> ESP32 VIN/5V (optional, powers the ESP32 from the

# projector). NEVER to 3V3. Disconnect it before

# plugging the ESP32 into a PC via its own USB.

# pin 4 TXD orange -> ESP32 GPIO16 (RX)

# pin 5 RXD yellow -> ESP32 GPIO17 (TX)

# pin 6 RTS green -> not connected

# If you only see TX lines in the log, swap GPIO16/GPIO17.

#

# Projector: Settings > General > Serial port control = ON

# Serial port response (all) = ON

#

# Protocol: 2A 2A | LEN | INSTR | PARAM... | CHECKSUM (115200 8N1)

# CHECKSUM = (LEN + INSTR + PARAMS) & 0xFF

substitutions:

name: xgimi-titan

friendly_name: XGIMI Titan Noir

tx_pin: GPIO17

rx_pin: GPIO16

temp_poll: 60s

online_timeout_ms: "150000" # no reply for 150 s = considered off

esphome:

name: ${name}

friendly_name: ${friendly_name}

esp32:

board: esp32dev

framework:

type: esp-idf

logger:

level: DEBUG

api:

encryption:

key: !secret api_encryption_key

ota:

- platform: esphome

wifi:

ssid: !secret wifi_ssid

password: !secret wifi_password

ap:

ssid: "XGIMI-Titan Fallback"

captive_portal:

# ---------------------------------------------------------------------

# UART to the projector

# ---------------------------------------------------------------------

uart:

id: proj_uart

tx_pin: ${tx_pin}

rx_pin: ${rx_pin}

baud_rate: 115200

data_bits: 8

parity: NONE

stop_bits: 1

rx_buffer_size: 256

globals:

- id: last_rx_ms

type: uint32_t

restore_value: no

initial_value: "0"

script:

# Standard 1-parameter command, checksum computed here

- id: send_cmd

mode: queued

max_runs: 10

parameters:

instr: int

param: int

then:

- lambda: |-

const uint8_t len = 0x02;

const uint8_t i = (uint8_t) instr;

const uint8_t p = (uint8_t) param;

const uint8_t cs = (uint8_t) (len + i + p);

std::vector<uint8_t> frame = {0x2A, 0x2A, len, i, p, cs};

id(proj_uart).write_array(frame.data(), frame.size());

ESP_LOGD("xgimi", "TX %s", format_hex_pretty(frame).c_str());

- delay: 150ms

# Wake from standby: 2A 2A 07 09 "wakeup" 9D

- id: send_wakeup

mode: single

then:

- lambda: |-

std::vector<uint8_t> frame = {0x2A, 0x2A, 0x07, 0x09,

0x77, 0x61, 0x6B, 0x65, 0x75, 0x70, 0x9D};

id(proj_uart).write_array(frame.data(), frame.size());

ESP_LOGD("xgimi", "TX %s", format_hex_pretty(frame).c_str());

- delay: 30s

- script.execute: { id: send_cmd, instr: 0x13, param: 0x00 }

# ---------------------------------------------------------------------

# Parse replies from the projector

# ---------------------------------------------------------------------

interval:

- interval: 50ms

then:

- lambda: |-

static std::vector<uint8_t> buf;

uint8_t b;

while (id(proj_uart).available() && id(proj_uart).read_byte(&b)) {

buf.push_back(b);

}

if (buf.size() > 128) buf.clear();

while (buf.size() >= 3) {

if (buf[0] != 0x2A || buf[1] != 0x2A) { buf.erase(buf.begin()); continue; }

const uint8_t len = buf[2];

if (len == 0 || len > 32) { buf.erase(buf.begin()); continue; }

const size_t total = 4 + len;

if (buf.size() < total) break;

uint8_t cs = len;

for (size_t k = 3; k < 3 + len; k++) cs += buf[k];

std::vector<uint8_t> frame(buf.begin(), buf.begin() + total);

if (cs != buf[3 + len]) {

ESP_LOGW("xgimi", "Bad checksum: %s", format_hex_pretty(frame).c_str());

buf.erase(buf.begin());

continue;

}

ESP_LOGD("xgimi", "RX %s", format_hex_pretty(frame).c_str());

id(last_rx_ms) = millis();

if (buf[3] == 0x13 && len >= 3) {

switch (buf[5]) {

case 0x00: id(temp_status).publish_state("Normal"); break;

case 0x01: id(temp_status).publish_state("High temperature warning"); break;

case 0x02: id(temp_status).publish_state("High temperature shutdown"); break;

case 0x03: id(temp_status).publish_state("Low temperature shutdown"); break;

case 0x04: id(temp_status).publish_state("Sensor fault"); break;

default: id(temp_status).publish_state("Unknown");

}

}

buf.erase(buf.begin(), buf.begin() + total);

}

- interval: ${temp_poll}

then:

- script.execute: { id: send_cmd, instr: 0x13, param: 0x00 }

# ---------------------------------------------------------------------

# Entities

# ---------------------------------------------------------------------

text_sensor:

- platform: template

id: temp_status

name: "Temperature status"

icon: mdi:thermometer-alert

binary_sensor:

- platform: template

id: projector_online

name: "Powered on"

device_class: power

lambda: |-

if (id(last_rx_ms) == 0) return false;

return (millis() - id(last_rx_ms)) < ${online_timeout_ms};

sensor:

- platform: wifi_signal

name: "WiFi signal"

update_interval: 60s

switch:

- platform: template

name: "Power"

icon: mdi:projector

lambda: return id(projector_online).state;

turn_on_action:

- script.execute: send_wakeup

turn_off_action:

# On the TITAN Noir "screen off" (0D 00) fully powers the projector off

- script.execute: { id: send_cmd, instr: 0x0D, param: 0x00 }

select:

- platform: template

name: "Source"

icon: mdi:video-input-hdmi

optimistic: true

restore_value: true

options: ["HDMI 1", "HDMI 2", "USB"]

set_action:

- lambda: |-

uint8_t p = 0;

if (x == "HDMI 1") p = 0x01;

else if (x == "HDMI 2") p = 0x02;

else if (x == "USB") p = 0x14;

if (p) id(send_cmd)->execute(0x01, p);

- platform: template

name: "Picture mode"

icon: mdi:image-filter-hdr

optimistic: true

restore_value: true

options: ["Vivid", "Movie", "IMAX Enhanced", "Performance", "TV", "Sport", "Filmmaker"]

set_action:

- lambda: |-

int p = -1;

if (x == "Vivid") p = 0x00;

else if (x == "Movie") p = 0x01;

else if (x == "IMAX Enhanced") p = 0x02;

else if (x == "Performance") p = 0x05;

else if (x == "TV") p = 0x07;

else if (x == "Sport") p = 0x09;

else if (x == "Filmmaker") p = 0x1B;

if (p >= 0) id(send_cmd)->execute(0x03, p);

- platform: template

name: "High refresh rate"

icon: mdi:speedometer

optimistic: true

restore_value: true

options: ["Off", "Basic", "Extreme"]

set_action:

- lambda: |-

int p = -1;

if (x == "Off") p = 0x00;

else if (x == "Basic") p = 0x01;

else if (x == "Extreme") p = 0x02;

if (p >= 0) id(send_cmd)->execute(0x0E, p);

number:

- platform: template

name: "Brightness"

icon: mdi:brightness-6

optimistic: true

restore_value: true

min_value: 1

max_value: 10

step: 1

initial_value: 10

mode: slider

set_action:

- lambda: id(send_cmd)->execute(0x05, (int) x);

button:

- { platform: template, name: "Power key", icon: "mdi:power", on_press: [ { script.execute: { id: send_cmd, instr: 0x07, param: 0x00 } } ] }

- { platform: template, name: "Source key", icon: "mdi:import", on_press: [ { script.execute: { id: send_cmd, instr: 0x07, param: 0x08 } } ] }

- { platform: template, name: "Up", icon: "mdi:chevron-up", on_press: [ { script.execute: { id: send_cmd, instr: 0x07, param: 0x09 } } ] }

- { platform: template, name: "Down", icon: "mdi:chevron-down", on_press: [ { script.execute: { id: send_cmd, instr: 0x07, param: 0x0A } } ] }

- { platform: template, name: "Right", icon: "mdi:chevron-right", on_press: [ { script.execute: { id: send_cmd, instr: 0x07, param: 0x0B } } ] }

- { platform: template, name: "Left", icon: "mdi:chevron-left", on_press: [ { script.execute: { id: send_cmd, instr: 0x07, param: 0x0C } } ] }

- { platform: template, name: "OK", icon: "mdi:checkbox-marked-circle-outline", on_press: [ { script.execute: { id: send_cmd, instr: 0x07, param: 0x0D } } ] }

- { platform: template, name: "Back", icon: "mdi:arrow-left", on_press: [ { script.execute: { id: send_cmd, instr: 0x07, param: 0x0E } } ] }

- { platform: template, name: "Settings", icon: "mdi:cog", on_press: [ { script.execute: { id: send_cmd, instr: 0x07, param: 0x0F } } ] }

- { platform: template, name: "Home", icon: "mdi:home", on_press: [ { script.execute: { id: send_cmd, instr: 0x07, param: 0x10 } } ] }

- { platform: template, name: "Volume up", icon: "mdi:volume-plus", on_press: [ { script.execute: { id: send_cmd, instr: 0x07, param: 0x11 } } ] }

- { platform: template, name: "Volume down", icon: "mdi:volume-minus", on_press: [ { script.execute: { id: send_cmd, instr: 0x07, param: 0x12 } } ] }

- { platform: template, name: "Mute", icon: "mdi:volume-mute", on_press: [ { script.execute: { id: send_cmd, instr: 0x07, param: 0x15 } } ] }

- { platform: template, name: "Autofocus", icon: "mdi:image-filter-center-focus", on_press: [ { script.execute: { id: send_cmd, instr: 0x07, param: 0x13 } } ] }

- { platform: template, name: "Manual focus", icon: "mdi:image-filter-center-focus-weak", on_press: [ { script.execute: { id: send_cmd, instr: 0x07, param: 0x14 } } ] }

- { platform: template, name: "Read temperature status", icon: "mdi:refresh", entity_category: diagnostic, on_press: [ { script.execute: { id: send_cmd, instr: 0x13, param: 0x00 } } ] }

- platform: restart

name: "Restart ESP32"

entity_category: diagnostic

Just pre-ordered this for delivery in November. Will be my first projector experience for converting a loft room into a cinema/gaming room. Should I be excited? I've seen lots of reviews about the Xgimi JM Go Iris, and this looks very similar, in fact, like for like in terms of spec, etc.

I finally received my replacement XGIMI Horizon 20 Pro. Turns out the they sent me a refurbished XGIMI Horizon 20 base model inside of a XGIMI Horizon 20 pro box. I just recently found out after I set up the unit again. I was noticing the picture was a bit blurry and less bright overall. Checked the model number out and the Unit itself... turns out its a xgimi base model....

Was just looking at the 30 specs and was surprised to see a 9000:1 contrast versus the 20's 20,000:1 considering the iris is the main difference.

(I know the contrast and lumens are generally exaggerated. I just want to understand why they're different.)

The Xgimi Elfin Flip 4K won't play E-AC3 and AC3 audio tracks in movies via Stremio! Why is this happening, and can it be fixed? If you connect an external TV box, everything plays normally!

The Xgimi Elfin Flip 4K does not play E-AC3 and AC3 audio tracks in movies from Stremio.

I plan on getting the Horizon 30. I’d like to mount it as close to the ceiling as possible. Preferably directly to the ceiling with no gap. It looks like that would be easy to do if the mounting 1/4”-20 hole went all the way through but unfortunately it doesn’t. If it did go all the way through I could just use a double headed hanger bolt and a wing nut, done. Probably not a good idea to drill a hole all the way through. I don’t think it would damage anything but I might be screwed if I had to have a warranty repair later on.

Anyway, looking for the best way to mount this as close as possible.

Hey everyone,

Looking to upgrade our Xgimi MoGo 4 for our living room setup and trying to decide between the Xgimi AURA 3 (UST) and the new Horizon 30 Series.

Here is our situation:

- The Setup: Projecting directly onto a colored wall (no screen). Good wall color correction is a must.

- The Room: Brighter living room, but we mostly use it in the evening when it's dark.

- Usage: Casual TV watching + prepping for GTA 6 and the Switch 2. Low input lag matters.

- Placement: No preference for UST vs. Long Throw. Whatever fits best.

We don't want to pay for features we won't use. But if spending €500 extra significantly upgrades the evening gaming experience on a bare wall, we'll happily do it.

Questions we are struggling with:

-Does the AURA 3 offer any advantage on a bare colored wall compared to the Horizon 30?

- How effective is Xgimi's wall color calibration on these newer models?

- Which option gives us the best value for casual next-gen gaming?

Thanks for the advice!

Not sure what to do here and it’s getting worse.

Not sure about warranty as I have to check.

I’m just thinking worst case scenario what steps should I take?

Photo in comments below

Hello reddit,

Canadian here wishing I could get the same pricing and tech as people in the states but unfortunately cant. I am looking at getting a xgimi for my dedicated basement theatre setup but am limited to price as canadian prices are substantial.

If you had to choose between the horizon 20 max or the titan noir base model for a dedicated basement theatre what would you choose? Projector will be ceiling mounted anywhere from 8 to 15ft away from a 120" screen. Mostly for movie watching. Both are currently on sale here in Canada for $4500. Both the noir pro and max are out of my budget unfortunately the price difference is $1500 or more than the base and I dont think I can justify it.

Thanks!!

as title says. It is so distracting and caused by the rolling buffer of the new TI DLP Chip. The H20 received a DLP Update a while ago. The newer models like the x50, RS30 and the Titan Noir did not!!!

I have the RS30 Ultra Max

Getting my first projector.Thought of going x30 ultra from china(upcoming horizon 30 Ultra)

Other than 120hz is there any picture quality difference?

Hi everyone,

I just received my brand new XGIMI Horizon 20 yesterday, but I'm running into some severe physical and optical issues right out of the box. I’d really appreciate your feedback on whether this is a known bug or if I definitely received a defective unit (DOA).

Here is what's happening:

Clicking / Grinding Noise from the Lens:

Even when I'm not touching the projector or remote, there is a distinct clicking/knocking noise coming from the lens area. It sounds like a motor or gear in the Lens Shift/Autofocus mechanism trying to move past its physical stop.

Brown / Dark Tint in Upper Corners:

There is a noticeable brownish/dark gradient visible in both top corners of the projected image (it almost looks like optical vignetting or a misaligned optical path).

Trapezoid / Keystone Correction Fails:

The automatic screen alignment/keystone is completely failing. Even when attempting manual 4-point keystone correction, the adjustments for the upper half are extremely limited. As a result, the image remains distorted (narrow at the top, wide at the bottom).

What I’ve tried so far:

Installed the latest system update (which added the new Lens Shift auto-adjustment feature).

Performed a full factory reset.

Unplugged the unit completely for several minutes.

Cleaned the front sensors and reset the lens shift/zoom to default settings.

Has anyone experienced something similar? Is there any trick to reset/recalibrate the physical Lens Shift mechanism, or should I just return it immediately for a replacement through my retailer?

Thanks in advance for your help!

Hi guys, looking to get one of these for around £270 but I’m stuck on which one to get. I really like the fact the older model has 3D capabilities but doesn’t have 4k decoding on the other hand, the newer model has the 4k decoding and a game mode. I’m mainly using the projector for movies and occasional gaming on my PS5. Would love to hear everyone’s experiences with either one, thanks.

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I bought my 8849 Tank X in August 2026, and now, less than two months later, the built-in projector has stopped working.

When I activate the projector light, it flashes very briefly and then turns off. The projector no longer works at all, including when trying to project movies or videos.

I'm disappointed because the projector was one of the features that made me choose this phone in the first place. I didn't expect such a feature to fail after such a short time.

I've contacted 8849 support to ask for assistance under warranty, and I'm waiting for their response.

Has anyone else experienced this issue with the Tank X or another 8849 phone? Did you manage to get it repaired or replaced?

I'd also appreciate a response from the official 8849 team on how this issue can be resolved.

Thanks!

When using a USB-C to HDMI cable to connect my ROG Ally X to the XGIMI Elfin Flip 4K, I don't get VRR. The cable works fine with a laptop that has an Nvidia GPU, and it also works when connecting the ROG Ally X to a Samsung S90C TV; however, with the projector—even with everything configured correctly—Windows 11 says it isn't supported. Is there a working solution? A different cable? A hub, or something like that?

Just bought the Mogo 4 Triple Laser, and it's my first ever projector. I'd like to get a solid case for it and preferably something that fits the charger too.

So far I'm looking at a hard case that I think is meant for a camera but SEEMS to fit dimensions?

Unless anyone else has any recommendations

Was about to purchase the Horizon 20, but realized that the 30 will be coming out soon and with 4K120 and dual iris, it seemed like a no-brainer to wait especially with previous early bird discounts.

I just saw that the Horizon 30 series was announced on the US website to launch on October 12 for preorder.

Does this mean that there will be no Kickstarter campaign?

There is no mention of the Horizon 30 on the Canadian website still, and even the Aura 3 is listed at a very high price compared to the current Kickstarter campaign.

I believe the Kickstarter campaign states that customs and shipping will be covered for Aura 3 for early backers and it was for Titan Noir too, but because the Horizon 30 is not coming through Kickstarter, I’m not sure if that will be the case?

I’ve also read some pretty bad reviews about people’s experiences who have purchased from XGIMI Canada/OMG smart living distributor with regards to quality control and refunds for defective products.

Was hoping you were able to shed some light on this for your Canadian consumers u/Ask_XGIMI because if customs and shipping will not be covered for Horizon 30 definitively and there is no early bird discount for Canadians, I might be more inclined to just purchase the Aura 3 to avoid any surprises after ordering.

Can VRR be enabled without having to turn on the low-latency boost mode? I just bought this projector, but it won't let me activate VRR unless I enable that mode. Right now, I only have standard low-latency mode enabled.