New Delhi, Oct. 31 -- Smart home projectors bring a cinema feel to your living room without a big setup. They run the apps you already use, focus and square the picture on their own, and tuck away when space is tight. Movie nights, match days and casual gaming feel bigger, and you can pick from entry models to premium lasers without changing your room.

Before you buy, think about the room. Measure the distance to your screen and match it with the throw ratio. Choose enough brightness in ANSI lumens for your lighting, and a resolution you will actually notice from your sofa. Check for native app support, especially Netflix. Plan sound with built-in speakers or HDMI eARC to a soundbar.

If you play games, look at input lag. Fan noise, Wi-F...