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Purchase options and add-ons
Brand | TMY |
Recommended Uses For Product | Home Cinema, Gaming |
Special Feature | Built-In Speaker |
Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth, USB, HDMI, 3.5mm Jack |
Display resolution | 1280 x 720 |
About this item
- 【Upgraded 1080P HD Video Projector】To better meet your needs, we have upgraded the V08 home projector with our latest LED light source. The V08 small projector features a native 720P resolution (1280x720) with 1080P Full HD support.
- 【Bluetooth 5.1 Function】With built-in upgraded speaker, you can enjoy a cinematic audio-visual experience without connecting external speakers. Also, this portable projector built-in Bluetooth 5.1 technology to make the audio synchronization faster and more stable. With this Bluetooth projector, you can connect your ideal Bluetooth speakers or headphones wirelessly at any time to get more wonderful sound. Please Note: Bluetooth connection is only for audio transmission with audio devices (Bluetooth speakers or Bluetooth headphones), which cannot be used on smartphone screen mirroring.
- 【Portable Projector Screen Included】The V08 mini projector includes a projection screen that is tailored to meet our customer's needs. As opposed to other projectors, our included projector screen allows you to set up your own home theater anywhere to watch movies, TV shows, photos, slide shows, and play video games. This portable, foldable, anti-wrinkle and easy to wash projection screen is larger than others, which ensures wider viewing angles and enhanced picture detail.
- 【Portable Mobile Home Cinema】The V08 movie projector provides a minimal display area of 32” to a maximum 220” image with projection distances between 1.5-6m. Aspect Ratio: 4:3/16:9, Contrast Ratio: 5000:1, Lamp lifetime: 60,000 hours. It enables excellent playback of movies, TV shows, video games and can be set up conveniently. Our newly improved 2023 uniform illumination method provides the optimal visual experience, ensuring no dark areas are present along the edges of the displayed image.
- 【Compatibility Instruction】 This mini projector also can be compatible with phones and tablets, if you need to connect the phone or tablet, please prepare a HDMI adapter cable. For ios device, you need to use the official Lightning to HDMI adapter to connect your phone with the projector. (HDMI adapter is not included.) For Android device, if your phone supports MHL, then you can use the micro usb/type-c to HDMI cable to connect your phone with the projector. (HDMI cable is not included.) If your phone does not support MHL, you should prepare a Chrome-cast to connect your phone with the projector.
- 【Warm Tips】Due to HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) agreement, screen mirroring doesn't work (no image or sound) when you try to mirror the content from some apps (Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, etc.), Please play these videos by inserting your TV Stick/Roku/Chrome-cast into our projector. You can also connect to a laptop/computer to play via HDMI Connection (HDMI Cable Included).
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Visible screen diagonal
100" / 254 cm
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Our mission is:
To provide accessible projector solutions, allowing anyone to create their own home theater.
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Who is TMY?
We have been committed to the design, production and sale of projectors since 2015. In 2020, we independently created the brand TMY, focusing on the production and sale of mini home projectors. Our mission is to provide accessible projector solutions, allowing you to create your own home theater to free yourself of fatigue and stress so that you may enjoy life.
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Product Description
TMY V08 1080P Supported Mini Projector, with Projection Screen packaged

This portable projector is equipped with 1080P Supported resolution, which delivers an sharp image quality. What's more, it comes with a portable and foldable screen, which makes it easy to build your own home theater.
Upgraded Bluetooth Projector

In order to provide a better user experience, we have added TWO-WAY Bluetooth function into V08 mini projector. You can enjoy excellent sound quality by easily pairing your audio devices with Bluetooth.
The Reason Why You Should Choose TMY V08 Portable Projector:
Include a Portable Projection Screen/Dual Fans Double Cooling Effect/Zoom Function/Giant Screen/Adjust the screen size as you like/Auto Sleep Function
Multiple Connection Methods, Enjoy Multiple Entertainment.
NOTE: There is no WiFi connection function, if you need to connect the phone, please prepare a HDMI adapter cable. Due to HDCP agreement, screen mirroring doesn't work when you try to mirror the videos from some apps (Prime Video, hulu, etc). You can connect a TV stick/Roku to display those apps.

The only product on the market with over 17,000 reviews and a rating above 4.3 stars, receives hundreds of genuine positive customer reviews every month. We may not be able to please every user, but we will never stop trying.
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| $49.99$49.99 | $59.99$59.99 | $79.99$79.99 | $69.99$69.99 | $49.99$49.99 | $79.98$79.98 | $69.99$69.99 |
Resolution
| 1080P supported | 1080P | Native 1080P | Native 1080P | Native 1080P | Native 1080P | 1080P supported |
WiFi Connection
| no | 5G&2.4G | 5G&2.4G | 5G&2.4G | 5G&2.4G | 5G&2.4G | no |
Blutooth Connection
| Blutooth 5.2 | Blutooth 5.2 | Blutooth 5.2 | Blutooth 5.2 | Blutooth 5.2 | Blutooth 5.2 | Blutooth 5.2 |
Projection Size
| 40"-200" | 40"-300" | 40"-300" | 40"-300" | 40"-300" | 40"-300" | 40"-200" |
Interface
| HDMI, USB, TF, 3.5mm port | HDMI, USB, SD, 3.5mm port | HDMI, USB, SD, 3.5mm port | HDMI, USB, SD, 3.5mm port | HDMI, USB, TF, 3.5mm port | HDMI, USB, SD, 3.5mm port | HDMI, USB, TF, 3.5mm port |
Product Size/Weight
| 7x5.3x2.7/1.66lb | 4.8x4.8x6.8/2.1lb | 8.07x5.71x4.52/2.44lb | 8.07x5.71x4.52/2.44lb | 8.27x5.9x2.95/2.34lb | 8.27x6.1x3.07/2.34lb | 8.27x6.1x3.82/3.31lb |
Other
| with 80" screen packaged | Electric Fous/Auto Keystone | Electric Fous | Auto Fous/Auto Keystone | / | with 100" screen packaged | with DVD player built-in |
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How to connect with ios phones?
For ios device, you need to use the official Lightning to HDMI adapter to connect your phone with the projector. (HDMI adapter is not included.)
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How to connect with Android phones?
For Android device, if your phone supports MHL, you can use the micro usb/type-c to HDMI cable to connect your phone with the projector.
If your phone does not support MHL, you should prepare a Chrome-cast to connect your phone with the projector.
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A Must-Read Warm Tip
Due to HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) agreement, screen mirroring doesn't work (no image or sound) when you try to mirror the content from some apps (Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Hulu, etc.).
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How to watch video from Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Hulu, etc?
Please play these videos by inserting your TV Stick/Roku/Chrome-cast into our projector. You can also connect to a laptop/computer to play via HDMI Connection (HDMI Cable Included).
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Can smartphone be connected to this projector via Bluetooth connection?
Bluetooth connection is ONLY for audio transmission with audio devices (Bluetooth speakers or Bluetooth headphones), which cannot be used on smartphone screen mirroring.
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Sold By | Official Authorized Retailer | KEJOG | Official Authorized Retailer | TMY Direct | LSL Direct | Woot |
hardware interface | usb2.0, hdmi | — | usb, hdmi, bluetooth | hdmi, 3 5 mm audio, usb2.0, microsd | usb, vga | hdmi, usb |
display resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1280 x 720 | 1920x1080 | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
brightness | 95 | 15000 lumen | 100 | 150 | 9500 Lux | — |
native resolution | 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 | 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 | 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 |
image contrast ratio | — | 12000:1 | 6000:1 | — | — | 10000:1 |
max throw distance | 6 meters | — | 5 meters | 5 meters | — | 7 meters |
min throw distance | 1.1 meters | — | 1.2 meters | 1 meters | — | 2 meters |
controller type | Remote Control | — | Remote Control, App Control | Button Control | Button Control | Remote Control, Button Control |
mounting type | Tabletop/Tripod/Ceiling Mount | Tripod Mount | Ceiling/ Wall/ Table/ Tripod Mount | Tabletop/Tripod/Ceiling Mount | Tabletop Mount | Ceiling Mount/Tripod Mount/Table Mount |
maximum image size | 5 meters | — | 118 inches | — | 100 inches | 200 inches |
minimum image size | 32 inches | — | 1.2 meters | — | — | 47 inches |
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 7.48 x 3.78 x 2.83 inches |
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Item Weight | 3.03 pounds |
ASIN | B082F13J55 |
Item model number | V08 |
Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #2 in Video Projectors |
Date First Available | December 5, 2019 |
Manufacturer | JFK |
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Customers find the projector delivers crisp 1080P HD quality, is easy to use and set up, and works well with devices like Google Chromecast and Roku. They appreciate its compact size that fits perfectly in any space, and consider it good value for money, with one customer noting it competes with more expensive models. The sound quality receives mixed feedback - while the internal audio is sufficient for most settings, some customers mention it's not super loud.
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Customers praise the projector's picture quality, describing it as crisp, vibrant, and having good resolution, with one customer noting it looks better than a TV.
"...I love how easy it was to set up and the screen resolution is quite impressive and it was so easy to pair with my laptop phone I absolutely love it" Read more
"This projector exceeded my expectations! The picture is sharp with native 720p and 1080p support, and the built-in Bluetooth 5.1 made connecting my..." Read more
"...distance to place the projector from your wall/screen the picture is pretty clear...." Read more
"...small enough to bring with you anywhere as well as having 1080p hd viewing experience being better quality than my own laptop, allowing me to..." Read more
Customers find the projector easy to set up and connect, particularly noting that it connects seamlessly with phones.
"...I love how easy it was to set up and the screen resolution is quite impressive and it was so easy to pair with my laptop phone I absolutely love it" Read more
"...Setup was quick, and the image is bright and clear even in low light. Great for movies, games, and more — perfect for a home theater experience!" Read more
"...It’s pretty easy to use, the remote works well and it’s easy to set up too." Read more
"...The setup time was basically non-existent and super simplistic and easy to use/navigate through with no trouble at all...." Read more
Customers find the projector offers good value for money, describing it as one of the best budget options available.
"...the backyard.. The audio is so clear and the best quality with a reasonable price.. I always want projector to watch movie with my kids and this is..." Read more
"Great projector for the price especially when it’s on sale...." Read more
"Really nice unit and for the cost. Small and compact and can be used anywhere indoors or out...." Read more
"...Decent price. Edit: the company reached out to me and sent another upgraded device in place of the one I had bought...." Read more
Customers find that the projector functions well, particularly with Google Chromecast and Roku devices, and the remote control operates effectively.
"...It’s pretty easy to use, the remote works well and it’s easy to set up too." Read more
"...Highly recommend to get this projector as it is great, durable, compact so I can bring with me on the go and high quality which really makes this..." Read more
"...I hooked up a laptop to it in seconds to test it and worked well...." Read more
"...Setup was super easy, and it works perfectly without any hassle. It’s a great option to TV and great for family gathering!)" Read more
Customers are satisfied with the projector's quality, particularly for watching movies and shows, and find it to be a solid device.
"...patio and even in the backyard.. The audio is so clear and the best quality with a reasonable price.. I always want projector to watch movie with..." Read more
"...Highly recommend to get this projector as it is great, durable, compact so I can bring with me on the go and high quality which really makes this..." Read more
"...The upgraded one with WiFi is so much better quality. Clear screen and easy to use...." Read more
"...distance, but at this price point and with the features and quality of the unit, you can’t go wrong...." Read more
Customers praise the projector's performance, noting its good projection quality and suitability for movie nights, with one customer mentioning its versatility for use anywhere.
"This is amazing device if you want theater quality at your home, patio and even in the backyard.. The audio is so clear and the best quality with a..." Read more
"...not designed for large commercial conference center use but very good in a rec room, bedroom or play area or even a smaller conference room...." Read more
"...The included projection screen is a great bonus and enhances the overall experience...." Read more
"...The projection is good for about 16 feet with no issues...." Read more
Customers appreciate the projector's compact size, noting that it fits well on bedside tables and has a small footprint.
"...Highly recommend to get this projector as it is great, durable, compact so I can bring with me on the go and high quality which really makes this..." Read more
"Really nice unit and for the cost. Small and compact and can be used anywhere indoors or out...." Read more
"...It’s lightweight and portable, making it easy to use both indoors and outdoors...." Read more
"...Small, lightweight and portable." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the projector's sound quality, with some finding it good and sufficient for most settings, while others note that it's not super loud and the fan is not silent.
"...quality at your home, patio and even in the backyard.. The audio is so clear and the best quality with a reasonable price.. I always want projector..." Read more
"...Best part automatically hooked up to my Alexa devices for better sound. So much better I cannot express that enough...." Read more
"...The only con, for me, is the noise the projector makes. It’s can get pretty loud and heats up by the end of a two hour movie...." Read more
"...was impressed with the video quality displayed on the wall, quietness of the unit itself and ease of set-up...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2025Style: no AppsVerified PurchaseThis is amazing device if you want theater quality at your home, patio and even in the backyard.. The audio is so clear and the best quality with a reasonable price.. I always want projector to watch movie with my kids and this is the best one yet. I love how easy it was to set up and the screen resolution is quite impressive and it was so easy to pair with my laptop phone I absolutely love it
This is amazing device if you want theater quality at your home, patio and even in the backyard.. The audio is so clear and the best quality with a reasonable price.. I always want projector to watch movie with my kids and this is the best one yet. I love how easy it was to set up and the screen resolution is quite impressive and it was so easy to pair with my laptop phone I absolutely love it
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- Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2025Style: no AppsVerified PurchaseThis projector exceeded my expectations! The picture is sharp with native 720p and 1080p support, and the built-in Bluetooth 5.1 made connecting my speakers super easy. It even comes with a large, portable screen, which is a huge bonus. Setup was quick, and the image is bright and clear even in low light. Great for movies, games, and more — perfect for a home theater experience!
5.0 out of 5 starsThis projector exceeded my expectations! The picture is sharp with native 720p and 1080p support, and the built-in Bluetooth 5.1 made connecting my speakers super easy. It even comes with a large, portable screen, which is a huge bonus. Setup was quick, and the image is bright and clear even in low light. Great for movies, games, and more — perfect for a home theater experience!Amazing Value and Quality!
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4.0 out of 5 starsGreat projector for the price especially when it’s on sale. Once you figure out the right distance to place the projector from your wall/screen the picture is pretty clear. Great for movie night and for setting the mood during the holidays. I connect it to an external speaker for better sound quality. The only con, for me, is the noise the projector makes. It’s can get pretty loud and heats up by the end of a two hour movie. It’s pretty easy to use, the remote works well and it’s easy to set up too.Bang for your buck with one con
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- Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2025Style: no AppsVerified PurchaseI was shocked on how well this product worked for something so small and portable! I needed to travel and didn't want to bring something extremely big which led me to finding this product and it is absolutely great. The quality of the projector itself is really high quality being small enough to bring with you anywhere as well as having 1080p hd viewing experience being better quality than my own laptop, allowing me to project my laptop screen onto the included projector screen and watch movies as if I were in a cinema! The setup time was basically non-existent and super simplistic and easy to use/navigate through with no trouble at all.
Highly recommend to get this projector as it is great, durable, compact so I can bring with me on the go and high quality which really makes this product amazing.
- Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2025Style: no AppsVerified PurchaseReally nice unit and for the cost. Small and compact and can be used anywhere indoors or out. It is not designed for large commercial conference center use but very good in a rec room, bedroom or play area or even a smaller conference room. The darker the room the better. The included manual is very good as it explains connecting a multitude of devices. I hooked up a laptop to it in seconds to test it and worked well. Looking to use it for our grandkids in the home and one pool / outdoor party pays for itself and a lot of fun. The included screen is a bonus too. Attach hooks to a thin lightweight board or similar material to line up with the eyelets of the included screen and you will have a screen ready to go anywhere when needed.
- Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2025Style: no AppsVerified PurchaseGot this for my bedroom to save space. Set it up a love that it connects to my Alexa devices to bring more sound. I do not like how dark the images or picture comes out when watching a movie or show. The screen is slanted and the projector is on a flat surface. It’s blurry around the edges also. Even when going through the settings the picture is still very dark and almost pixelated. Good for the kids for quick use but will look into another device for the bedroom. Decent price.
Edit: the company reached out to me and sent another upgraded device in place of the one I had bought. The upgraded one with WiFi is so much better quality. Clear screen and easy to use. Best part automatically hooked up to my Alexa devices for better sound. So much better I cannot express that enough. Get the upgraded one with WiFi and it’s the same price as this one!
- Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2022Style: no AppsVerified PurchaseThis is the third video projector I have purchased in the past few years, and having worked in movie theatres for years I am well aware of what light output is required for acceptable presentations. An indoor auditorium of average size (40' diagonal screen) usually used a 2000 watt xenon short arc as a light source when projecting 35 MM film. Drive-ins used to have carbon arcs that were far more powerful than that for the 100 foot wide screens that were often used. Fast forward to home projectors.
The old 8 MM movie projectors with 25 to 50 watt halogen lamps gave a tolerable image on a silver screen about five feet wide. We got used to it, as 16 MM film was expensive for home use.
For a toy home VIDEO projector this one is OK and significantly better than an 8 MM film projector in a number of ways, but there is a problem with the brightness of the output as described.
This explanation may get a little geeky, but in the end you will see why the ratings given to projectors are useless. The consumer is led to believe that the brightness of a projector output is rated by a standard measure of "lumens." There is some deception in that. A real "lumen," as described in my ancient high school physics book is "The amount of visible light flux which falling normally on one square foot of area will produce an illuminance of one foot-candle." Translated, light a common candle made of whale fat, hold a sheet of paper that is one foot in height and one foot in width exactly one foot away from that candle, and the light falling on the paper is (Ta-Da!) a foot-candle and a lumen. Two candles - twice as much light. Simple.
Look at the box a light bulb comes in. Somewhere on it will be a lumen rating. As an easy example, an old 60 watt screw-in incandescent light bulb puts out about 600 lumens. So since this projector claims to have 7500 lumens it should be super-bright, right? It is in fact no where near capable of outputting that many lumens.
I mentioned that I had purchased three video projectors. My main one is a solid BenQ projector with a halogen lamp similar to one you might see used in an art gallery to illuminate a painting. That projector has a rated output of 3,000 lumens. It projects onto my 14' diagonal screen with a brightness that is easily equal to what I was used to in movie theatres. I have been more than satisfied with its performance.
My second projector purchase was a little Crenova I bought to play around with. It is an LED projector (meaning the light bulb in it is a long lasting and forgiving LED) and has a rating of 1200 lumens. I would put that rating as inflated, but would not be surprised if it in fact put out 800 real ANSI lumens. I knew it wasn't going to be great shakes.
Now we come to the projector in this review. It is rated at 7500 lumens. To compare the three projectors, I just now projected the same movie from the same source onto my 14' diagonal screen, using each of the three projectors. The BenQ, at 3,000 lumens filled the entire screen with gorgeous brilliant images, even with ambient light.
The little Crenova, at 1200 lumens made a barely acceptable image on about half the screen (8' diagonal)
This TMY projector, brand new, put out an image that was about twice as bright as the Crenova, but less than a third the brightness of the BenQ with a six year old halogen lamp in it.
So what is going on? The definition of "lumen" is the problem. The BenQ, I suspect, used the original definition of lumen in an honest measurement environment. The little LED projectors use a different lumen called an "ANSI lumen." The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) decreed a different lumen measurement to be used in evaluating projectors. Unfortunately, rather than calling the new measurement "SquintHard" or something other than lumen, they co-opted the name, and stuck an "ANSI" in front of it. Carton designers have no reason to know a lumen is different than an ANSI lumen, and "lumen" gets stuck on the box and in advertising today.
So what is an ANSI lumen? - apparently whatever you want. Supposedly it is the noticeable difference between a 100% white, a 95% white, and a 90% white that a projector puts on a screen in nine different locations, where the differences are just noticeable, with the screen size taken into account via a formula. Try to get the actual IT7.215 ANSI spec sheet and you run into a paywall. Gee, how consumer friendly...
I can't say that a 7500 (ANSI) lumen rating is a lie, but I can say that some people in product testing are troglodytes, eat lots of carrots and can see in the dark, while most of us slog along as average folks with developing cataracts and other issues.
Bottom line - do NOT believe the ANSI lumen ratings of any of the LED projectors as a meaningful method of comparison. My BenQ projector uses almost 300 watts in operation, with the bulk of that going to power the lamp and cooling. If you want light out, you have to put power in. If you want bright, understand that you may need to trade off and accept some bulk and heat. OTOH, if you want an inexpensive toy for kids or to use on a back porch while you swat madly at mosquitoes until giving up and going inside, the LED projectors may work for you.
I'll keep this one because of A: the low price, B: A slightly easier menu system than the Crenova, and C: for jokes, like projecting ghosts on Halloween. I won't be using it to project "Lawrence of Arabia" or start a drive-in. I am deeply disappointed in the lack of brightness compared to what was advertised, but not overly surprised. If chocolate bars and cereal boxes can shrink in size for the consumer, why can't light?