Very disappointing
Slow and frequent connection problems and very limited in functionality. When it eventually dies the projector, which is otherwise a lovely unit, will be a paperweight. Sony should be ashamed of this half baked experiment.
Zero support
This product felt like a really innovative one that was all but abandoned by Sony. No updates for years, dropping applications that once worked with the device and, frustratingly, only about a 25% chance of detecting HDMI due to who knows what (and troubleshooting tips that don’t go beyond “is HDMI plugged in?” I share views of others — faith in Sony lost.
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Wow what a failure.
This is an expensive projector with zero way to actually use it on any regular basis due to this embarrassing and useless app. Possibly the worst app I've ever used in the history of the iPhone back to day 1!!!!!!!!!
This app is really bad
It barely works. Wish the device supported HDMI-CEC or any sort of standard RF signals so I wouldn’t have to mess with this tire fire of an app.
DO NOT upgrading to 3.1.15
After updating to the firmware 3.1.15, my projector just stop working with HDMI wireless unit. It keeps rebooting after turned to HDMI mode. Have reset several times and nothing fixed.I want to know is it possible to downgrade the firmware? The support for this product is so rare and limited.
App doesn't work/connect
Simply put, this app doesn't work. It never connects to the projector. And the developer hasn't done anything in months to remedy the issues.
Excellent hardware, software needs some work
Sony has come so close to a highly compelling product. If the software was as good as the hardware it would be a Home run! It uses Bluetooth so not sure why it can’t connect like a good Bluetooth headphone. The app is very slow.
Projector keep rebooting after firmware upgraded
After upgraded to 3.1.15, the projector reboot randomly when connecting to the wireless unit. No matter what kinds of HDMI devices, this situation could not be eliminated by reset the settings. Now I have a £900 wall clock.
Gets worse each release.
So now it won’t even connect and turn on by the app. You have to physically press the button on the device - Useless if it’s mounted on the ceiling. Sony literally don’t care about this and have not listened to anyone who bought this £900 projector. Go look at the Sony forums.
The app is awful. The design, methods for changing anything on it are all terrible. The widget has never worked.
The device itself is great completely let down by lazy programming by Sony, and it’s the ONLY way to control it. No physical remote control at all. So at some point when Sony give up on this app, the projector will just stop working completely.
The app is awful. The design, methods for changing anything on it are all terrible. The widget has never worked.
The device itself is great completely let down by lazy programming by Sony, and it’s the ONLY way to control it. No physical remote control at all. So at some point when Sony give up on this app, the projector will just stop working completely.
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Not worth the money
In one year of ownership I only struggled with the app. It’s a miracle if it connects to the projector. The idea of the projector is good, the implementation via the app is abismall. You can’t use the projector without the app!
App non-functional
Purchased this projector day one! Deeply disappointed with the accompanying app. Functions removed such ITTTF. Also app needs to be deleted and re-downloaded time and time again for it to connect to the projector. Sony please introduce a simple infrared / Bluetooth remote or Alexa remote. Thanks
App is bad, projector is good
Rarely connects.
Worst app
Projector is great but this application ruins user experience with no alternatives.
Update does not work
Very bad software. The app freeze at transferring update. The Sony website says “stop and close the application, then restart » does not work. Could not update since version 1.7. With version 3 can’t even connect to the projector, now unusable. Sony is not serious and incompetent.
app is garbage
i want to run my hdmi device every time i turn on the projector, not the clock, not my pictures.
please make it so that i don't have launch the app to switch to HDMI every time...
please make it so that i don't have launch the app to switch to HDMI every time...
I believe in you SONY!!!!
Obviously at this point Sony has to be fully aware that this app is horrible and the hardware has huge potential, based upon them working diligently to update the software. I will patiently wait for them to update the software to a degree unimaginable. It's in it’s infancy stages so don't let us down SONY!
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Poor compatibility with iOS
How on earth is it not possible to stream videos straight from the iPhone to the projector? What’s the point of having a small/mobile projector if its software is not perfectly integrated with iOS?!
Great hardware, terrible software
Sony’s great little projector is practically ruined by the terrible user experience from badly written software. There is no separate hardware remote so you are forced to use the app for even the most basic operation such as changing the volume. Painful.
The latest version claims to allow the projector to remember and start up from the last used input. Unfortunately, while the option is shown in the app’s settings, choosing it does absolutely nothing. It is basically an outright lie! The unit will always only start up in poster mode no matter what you do. The posters are cute for about a minute after you see them for the very first time and then it is absolutely maddening because you realize just how pointless they really are.
Connect the projector to any other device and the product has a chance to shine. Like a couple of other reviewers, I use it with an Apple TV which, to paraphrase a genius, provides an experience like, “giving a glass of ice water” in Sony UI hell.
Sadly, I cannot recommend the projector at all because the experience is ruined by forcing the user to jump through hoops every time one wants to watch something. Until this bug is fixed, my unit remains off most of the time. I really wish they would fix it.
The latest version claims to allow the projector to remember and start up from the last used input. Unfortunately, while the option is shown in the app’s settings, choosing it does absolutely nothing. It is basically an outright lie! The unit will always only start up in poster mode no matter what you do. The posters are cute for about a minute after you see them for the very first time and then it is absolutely maddening because you realize just how pointless they really are.
Connect the projector to any other device and the product has a chance to shine. Like a couple of other reviewers, I use it with an Apple TV which, to paraphrase a genius, provides an experience like, “giving a glass of ice water” in Sony UI hell.
Sadly, I cannot recommend the projector at all because the experience is ruined by forcing the user to jump through hoops every time one wants to watch something. Until this bug is fixed, my unit remains off most of the time. I really wish they would fix it.
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Severe limitations
Mandatory to use the projector but has severe flaws:
Does not support landscape orientation on iPad, a pity when you have a wall mounted iPad you’d like to use to control the projector.
Application name for French localization is meaningless because it is so long it is abridged in the springboard to “Applicationde...”.
Application not responsive when trying to stream a movie longer than a minute to the projector.
Does not support landscape orientation on iPad, a pity when you have a wall mounted iPad you’d like to use to control the projector.
Application name for French localization is meaningless because it is so long it is abridged in the springboard to “Applicationde...”.
Application not responsive when trying to stream a movie longer than a minute to the projector.
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How the mighty have fallen
I have been a huge fan since the 70's I have ES equipment from the 80's but this projector is a Ferrari with no engine. Your software people should be charged with fraud. I have never purchased such a frustrating piece of equipment. Sony you should be embarrassed. Error message after error error message. Shame!!!
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