How Do I Know If My Projector Lamp Is Bad?

A close-up of a projector lamp, illustrating signs of damage and wear, important for determining if it needs replacement.

Knowing how to tell if your projector lamp is bad usually comes down to a handful of unmistakable symptoms: dim or flickering light, color shifts, frequent lamp errors, and the projector failing to start. If you’re seeing these signs, the…

How Do I Get My Projector to Play Netflix?

A person connecting a projector to a device to play Netflix content.

To get your projector to play Netflix, the fastest reliable path is using an external streaming device—most commonly a Roku, Fire TV Stick, Chromecast, or Apple TV—into your projector’s HDMI input. This works even if your projector doesn’t have a…