PicoPix Max Reviews

[jimmythai]

this tablet has a projector https://des.gbtcdn.com/uploads/pdm-desc-pic/Electronic/image/2017/01/11/1484138484722089.jpg

and the characteristics are less good “on paper” but the quality and rendering of the image is much better… on a tablet… That is to say, the ppm is really disappointing…

[jimmythai]

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[alepierucci]

First impressions are not good. I cannot cast anything: Google not recognized, air play cast only sound. Video quality of pre-installed app (Netflix, prime video) very low, everything is pixeled. Internal speakers very poor, an external one is needed. It’s impossible to calibrate video settings during playback, so that to see what’s happening. Colors seem to be too much cold. Am I wrong in something?

[Vin]

Hi, are you with the latest firmware? What are your image settings? I believe the default ones have the sharpness too high so maybe you can play with that to adjust the image as you like it - at least I saw similar cases in the forum before.
What is the setup you are using for the projector - screen, wall, etc?

When you say “Google not recognized” what do you mean exactly? Air play casting just sound is really weird - may be a defective device.

[alepierucci]

Yes. The latest firmware. I tested the projector on a white wall. When I say Google not recognized I mean that I cannot see the cast icon in any app so I cannot use Google cast. I can miracast but is not the same thing.

[Vin]

Thanks for the info. Can you try this:

@Philips_Support_P

please start the casting feature once by going to Settings > Screen Mirroring > iOS . This enables AirPlay, Google Cast and DLNA. After the first start, you can go back to the home screen, the casting feature will always be available in the future. Also make sure your PicoPix Max is connected to the same network as your phone or Mac.

In addition to AirPlay, Google Cast and DLNA, PicoPix Max also supports a 4th option: Miracast. It’s most often used for Windows and Android devices to cast the entire screen, and doesn’t require the PicoPix to be on the same network as your phone. To use Miracast, you’ll need to start this service every time you wish to mirror your device, by going to Settings > Screen Mirroring > Android .

And specially for YouTube, you have a 5th option: Link via WiFi or Link via TV Code . To enable this feature, open the YouTube app (SmartYouTubeTV in the current firmware), go to its Settings and select Link via TV code (recommended). Then you’ll be able to use YouTube on your phone to cast a video to the PicoPix.

You can also check:

@Philips_Support_P

Can I cast Apple TV+ from an iPhone/Mac/iPad to the projector?
Yes you can do so with the Wireless Screen Mirroring or HDMI

What is the difference between screen mirroring and Google Casting?
Screen Mirroring will duplicate your screen (smartphone, tablets, computers), and project it to the Philips PicoPix Max. Google Cast will simply send the content you want to play directly to the projector. For eg, if you want to play a Youtube Video or Youtube Original series, you can do so by going to your youtube app (in your smart device: smartphone, tablets…), play the content and press on the Cast button. Content will be played on the projector while you can do other tasks on your phone

If nothing helps, I guess it might just mean a defective device and you can write to support@screeneo.com, explain the issue and ask for a replacement.

If you have any issues with the support, let us know here and we’ll do our best to assist.

Cheers,

[jimmythai]

You are not the only one to think that unfortunately, we were selling us the dream for months but the result is very disappointing. Most video projectors sold in stores are better and cheaper… Yet they are not supposed to be HD, with a less good contrast, etc…

I’m saying that I REALLY hope it’s a software problem, and it’s not the hardware that sucks.

[Philips_Support_P]

Interesting, learnt something new today.

Well, for every product there are some unsatisfied customers, that’s totally understandable. If you’re not happy with PicoPix please return it and get a refund. In the end it’s not worth keeping something if you’re not enjoying it or at least optimistic about it. Your complaints are systemic and not much can be done to change that. I’d like to keep a positive atmosphere and focus on practical improvements.

Thanks.

[williammuk]

@jimmythai, maybe you have a faulty unit. Why don’t you ask for a refund?

[kai]

Nono wrote somewhere that backers with focus issues should send videos. Screeneo will then judge if it is defective.

Maybe it was prashant:
For those waiting for replacement units

[alepierucci]

i wrote them. Thank you.

Alessandro

[pascalmtts]

Little update in that. Most of the apps I have tried are not working because missing Google Play Services. This makes me sad but it was expected so no big deal. Just have to find workarounds. Other then that I am still satisfied. Software needs plenty of fine tuning, but thats for software so can be done with updates.

[alepierucci]

I wrote support@screeneo.com 5 days ago but nobody answered me. During this time i had some more test and i can confirm google cast is not working good: after a lot of tries i could find the projector in google home but i can cast only you tube or some other contents using local cast app. It can depend on the missing of google play services. I hope it’s going to be developed in further updates.

[mario]

Hello,

@alepierucci

i could find the projector in google home

@alepierucci really? can you explain how you did?
because i had understood that you can cast your screen but “directly” without google home or any app

[alepierucci]

Hi Mario, you want to know how I did to find PPM on Google home but I don’t know I tried several times to find it and one of these I did. Even connected in Google home nothing changed: I saw a new device but I couldn’t do anything. The only apps working are external casting app like local cast or web video caster. To cast in regular way I need to use my chromecast.

[mario]

ok, quite strange…but tx for thr answer!
Mario

[Philips_Support_P]

@alepierucci

I wrote support@screeneo.com 5 days ago but nobody answered me.

Hello @alepierucci I checked with the support team how this can be. Actually your email was replied within 36 minutes. Please check your email inbox or Spam folder! Your ticket number is 15496.

[alepierucci]

Found it! thank you.

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[mgear]

I think this is really unprofessional. People have the right to share their problems or critics at you. Especially if they are using your own advertisement as reference for what to expect. I think if you want to run under the Philips flag you should totally accept, swallow listen and improve instead of attacking your own customers…