Specs
Measurement: 168.9 x 167.89 x 134.87mm
Bulb Kind: LED and laser
Rotation: Sure
Sleep timer: Sure
Speaker: Sure
Projection Floor: 160 – 540ft
Not like different star projectors we have reviewed, it’s fairly laborious to seek out out any details about Encalife itself. As we perceive it, Encalife sources and sells merchandise which can be designed to boost the atmosphere of a room quite than being an organization that designs and will get its personal merchandise manufactured.
Right here we’re reviewing the ‚Atmosphere‘ mannequin. The important thing differentiating function of this, in contrast with different fashions we’ve checked out, is that it’s a 2-in-1 projector and Bluetooth speaker. It comes with a distant management however some features might be operated utilizing the management panel on the aspect of the unit.
The Encalife Atmosphere Galaxy and Star Projector is in our roundup of the greatest star projectors and competes with the like of the Sega Homestar Flux and BlissLights Sky Lite 2.0, which we have additionally reviewed.
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Contents
Encalife Atmosphere Galaxy & Star Projector: Design
- Pleasing faceted dome
- Compact form and design
- Management panel and distant
If we hadn’t been anticipating this product within the put up, we wouldn’t have identified which firm it had come from. The packaging doesn’t function any firm branding or brand, and it would not say something about Bluetooth connection or the actual fact it’s a music speaker. It merely reads ‘Starry projector mild’. The person guide reads ‘Music Starry Projector’ and the textual content inside reads like a poor translation.
Though branding isn’t every part, the dearth of readability and continuity in each design and messaging immediately leads us to query the product’s integrity and high quality earlier than we’ve ever laid our arms on it. It is a disgrace as we have been pleasantly shocked by the standard of the product itself.
The form is akin to the highest of a stereotypical UFO. Not like different projectors just like the Sky Lite 2.0 or the Homestar Flux which have fairly a direct mild projection, this one has a faceted dome over the LED to assist disperse the sunshine over 180 levels. This makes it good and simple to get into place and simply fills the entire ceiling with lights, although some would possibly discover the intense mild emitted from the dome itself distracting.
There’s a speaker on either side of the gadget which is nice for listening from any angle. There’s a management panel on one aspect, although we really feel this might be simplified to make it extra user-friendly for youngsters.
Encalife Atmosphere Galaxy & Star Projector: Efficiency
- Good high quality speaker
- Vivid, vivid lights
- Good quantity of customization
The Bluetooth speaker, which can be utilized with or with out the lights and laser could be very easy to pair. The gadget permissions request entry to name historical past and contacts which appears a bit odd, however this may be turned off as soon as paired. You possibly can regulate the quantity, or navigate backward and forwards between songs utilizing the identical distant as you management the lights with. The one slight niggle is you can’t pause/begin music utilizing the distant or the management panel. To be sincere, we had anticipated the speaker to be of poorer and tinnier high quality than it’s. It is by no means going to win any awards for its sound efficiency and as with many cheaper Bluetooth audio system, it lacks bass. However for background music, or listening to a podcast or audiobook it’s greater than satisfactory.
You possibly can customise the configuration of lights selecting between purple, inexperienced, blue and white. It is also attainable to regulate the brightness between low, medium and excessive. The colours are vivid and the lights are shiny. The LED mild and laser might be operated independently or turned off utterly leaving you with simply the Bluetooth Speaker.
You possibly can select whether or not to show static colours or change how rapidly the patterns of shade transfer to swimsuit the temper. On unboxing and attempting the gadget for the primary time, we thought it might be good if the lights moved in time with the music and on urgent the microphone button on the distant, we have been happy to seek out out it does precisely that. The music might be performed from wherever for this to work, not simply via the gadget which means it is nice for events.
Encalife Atmosphere Galaxy & Star Projector: Performance
- Versatile energy choices
- Distant Management
- Quiet Operation
An influence adaptor isn’t included with this projector, nonetheless, in the event you’re something like us, there are loads mendacity round the home. It will also be powered utilizing any USB output — we at present have it plugged right into a laptop computer. 2 x AAA batteries (not equipped) are required for the distant and a few performance isn’t attainable with out utilizing it.
There’s additionally a USB port for plugging in a flash drive. We haven’t been capable of take a look at this, as we’re positive, like most individuals, these are actually fairly outdated for taking part in music from and we didn’t have one loaded with music handy. It might be helpful in the event you had a pre-loaded playlist for a particular occasion the place a dependable web connection is not attainable, or the place a routine of songs is required (e.g a sleep playlist).
The equipped distant is required to alter some settings, with out the distant, you’re unable to alter the configuration or velocity of colours, use preset modes, or set the sleep timer.
The lights and lasers themselves shine shiny and vivid. While there aren’t as many shade mixtures as different projector lights available on the market, the mixtures and patterns attributable to the dome do assist create a whimsical and peaceable setting or a colourful get together ambiance.
Ought to I purchase the Encalife Atmosphere Galaxy & Star Projector?
This gadget does do what it says within the advertising and marketing. It creates a pleasant atmosphere wherever you need it. Very similar to the Sky Lite 2.0, this gadget isn’t in any respect scientifically correct or practical by way of being a ’star projector‘. For this, you’d want the Homestar Flux. As a substitute, it’s a temper setter or an alternative choice to an evening mild for youths who’re frightened of the darkish which shows galaxy/nebula-esque patterns on the ceiling. The speaker is a pleasant bonus, plus the sound is definitely fairly good. Encalife provide a 30-day money-back assure in case you modify your thoughts however in the event you’re in search of a guaranty, you’ll must pay £12 for it.