The projector/lamp/speaker is making its way to the US and Europe soon

XGIMI is highly regarded for its great portable Android projectors, but the big disadvantage with these is that they take up space — even if it’s much less than what a traditional projector would take up. That’s where the company’s latest product comes in, showcased to an international audience at IFA 2022. The XGIMI Magic Lamp is a ceiling lamp that combines light, projection, and Harman Kardon speakers in a single product, making for a space-saving alternative to all of these products for your bedroom or kitchen.

At first glance, the three-in-one device is a stylish ceiling light, though it might be a bit bigger than you would think a modern lamp would need to be. The reason becomes clear once you use the included remote to turn on the projector that lives inside. Some intelligent engineering within the Harman Kardon speakers then uses the wall you project the image on as a space to bounce the audio off, as to give you the illusion that the sound is coming from the picture rather than the ceiling. As for the lamp itself, it consists of an array of dimmable LEDs that get decently bright.

Thanks to a newly developed optical engine, the projection can be adjusted up and down within the range of 1 meter (~3 feet), giving you some freedom when you position the lamp itself. In China, the device ships with a custom interface that hooks up to all the relevant entertainment hubs in the country. XGIMI told us that for an international launch, the company is looking to add Android TV like it does for most of its products. There will also be integration with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa, which will allow you to control the lights, the sound, and the projection via voice.

The Magic Lamp XGIMI presented isn’t a completely new idea. It’s the third-generation release of its kind. It was previously only available in XGIMI’s domestic market, where over 200,000 units were moved. In China, the lamp is priced at approximately $1,170, so we would expect something within this ballpark for the US and Europe, too, once it does come. This all-encompassing solution sure might end up costing you more than buying all three products separately, but it does help save you a lot of space.

Manuel Vonau joined Android Police as a freelancer in 2019 and has worked his way up to become the publication's Google Editor. He focuses on Android, Chrome, and other software Google products — the core of Android Police’s coverage. He is based in Berlin, Germany. Before joining Android Police, Manuel studied Media and Culture studies in Düsseldorf, finishing his university "career" with a master's degree. This background gives him a unique perspective on the ever-evolving world of technology and its implications on society. He isn't shy to dig into technical backgrounds and the nitty-gritty developer details, either. His first steps into the Android world were plagued by issues. After running into connectivity problems with the HTC One S, he quickly switched to a Nexus 4, which he considers his true first Android phone. Since then, he has mostly been faithful to the Google phone lineup, though these days, he is also carrying an iPhone in addition to his Pixel 6. This helps him gain perspective on the mobile industry at large and gives him multiple points of reference in his coverage. Outside of work, Manuel enjoys a good film or TV show, loves to travel, and you will find him roaming one of Berlin's many museums, cafés, cinemas, and restaurants occasionally.