Portable Smart Projector with Android TV, Wireless Casting, & 2.1 Bluetooth Speakers | GV30

Yes. It is possible to watch Netflix using either of the following 2 methods: 

1. Use your own laptop (Windows/Chrome/MacOS) Chrome browser to stream media: Make sure both GV30 and the laptop are under the same wireless network: WLAN mode, mobile hotspot mode, then click to activate the "Wireless Projection" app on the home screen before casting. 

2. View with Plug-Ins: Watch with Apple TV/ SETUP BOX/ Game Console/ laptop with HDMI cable.

Please note that: 

(1) You can’t airplay Netflix from mobile devices to GV30 because of the copyright protection policies enacted.

(2) There are many apps from Google Play that can be self-installed to watch Netflix. (*The service quality and technical support of self-install apps from Google Play are subject to their respective app publishers.)

GV30 can support the major streaming services below:

*Netflix can be watched in the suggested ways. Please refer to the question "Can I use GV30 to watch Netflix?" 

Note: Apps provided and operated by parties external to BenQ. Service quality and technical support are subject to the respective app publishers.

1. Install Android TV Dongle (QS01) onto GV30: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHahUs_Mbp4

2. Your Phone and GV30 should be connected to the same Wifi (same SSID)

3. Install "BenQ Smart Control App" on your phone and then activate the "Wireless Projection" app on the home screen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_h9kw3dphwM

You may start streming on GV30 after the above steps. 

It depends on the Internet bandwidth provided by the Wi-Fi router as well as how many competing wireless devices there are in the environment. If stuttering occurs during projection, please check whether the Wi-Fi is working properly or if it is congested.

GV30 has both 2.4G and 5G channels. We'd recommend switching both your home’s Wi-Fi router and GV30 to the 5G channel for a smoother connection.

No, paid streaming apps such as Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, and Disney+ have copyright protection that prevents mirroring from mobile devices due to policies enacted and enforced by content owners. 

For more info on watching Netflix, plesae refer to: https://www.benq.com/en-us/knowledge-center/knowledge/how-can-i-stream-control-netflix-from-my-phone-on-a-projector.html

Yes. You can connect using the projector with a HDMI port.

1. Plug the Fire TV / Roku Stick device into GV30 outer HDMI port.

2. Plug one end of the USB cable into your Fire TV / Roku Stick, and connect the other end of the USB cable to the power adapter, then plug the power adapter into an electric outlet.

GV30 supports wireless projection with smartphones (iOS & Android) and laptops (Windows, Chrome & MacOS).
There are 2 ways to stream audio and video contents via wireless projection: WLAN mode and mobile hotspot mode.

* Please click to activate the "Wireless Projection" app on the home screen before casting. 

* Please note that, due to the content protection mechanism of subscription-based streaming services, mobile devices cannot mirror or cast the content of certain streaming services, such as Netflix, Fox+, Catchplay, iTunes, etc.

The content you can stream via Airplay and Chromecast:
1. Photos, videos, and music files on your mobile phone.
2. Webpages
3. Content on YouTube
4. Music apps (e.g., Spotify)
5. Office Doc and email apps.

If you want to connect an iPhone directly to the projector, you can choose the Lightning – HDMI cable.

Yes, you can use your mobile phone as the WiFi Hotspot. 

Please turn on the WiFi hotspot on your iPhone or Android phone, connect GV30 to it and start the wireless projection. 

Yes. You can connect to GV30 using an HDMI, a USB-C (to connect to mobiles or laptops which support DisplayPort, and to read the multimedia file). 

Yes. You can connect GV30 to a Switch, PS4 and Xbox console using an HDMI cable. The input lag is 51ms (1080p@60Hz)

Please be noted that: 

1. Switch Lite CAN NOT support TV mode. 

2. Switch support TV mode via HDMI and is NOT supported via USB-C connectivity.

GV30 supports capacity of USB pen drive with or below 128GB USB pen drive and 1080p@60Hz content; disk format needs to be NTFS, FAT, or FAT32. 

*Format support: 

- Photos: JPG(.jpg, .jpeg), PNG(.png), BMP(.bmp)

- Music: MP3(.mp3), WAV(.wav), WMA(.wma), FLAC(.flac), AAC(.aac), OGG(.ogg)

- Video: MPEG program stream (.mpg, .mpeg), MPEG transport stream (.ts, .trp, .tp), ASF(.asf), WMV(.wmv), AVI(.avi), MKV(.mkv)

If you can't use it, please check the compatibility of the USB and visit BenQ support page to download the new firmware to fix it. https://www.benq.com/en-us/support/downloads-faq/products/projector/gv30/software-driver.html

1. Make sure the Android TV dongle is installed  

2. Power on the projector  

3. Press the “Setting” button on the remote control or the screen > Remotes & Accessories > Add accessory > Activate Bluetooth-pairing mode and select your Bluetooth devices* on the screen > select “Pair”

*Please be noted that: Only one Bluetooth device can be connected at once. If you want to connect to external Bluetooth speakers or headphone, there will be minor audio lag, around 300ms, it's okay for listening to music but may experience minor latency while watching movies.

More tips for you on using Bluetooth mode: After that, you can press the “Bluetooth” hotkey on the top of the projector, the projector will switch over to “Bluetooth speaker mode”, which is designed simply for music enjoyment. 

Yes, you can.

How to connect AirPods with GV30: 

1. Put both AirPods in the charging case and make sure that both AirPods are charging.

2. Open the lid of the AirPods case, press and hold the setup button on the case for up to 10 seconds. The status light should flash white, which means that your AirPods are ready to connect.

3. Click "Setting" on your GV30  and make sure that Bluetooth is on. Click " Remotes & Accessories" to add accessories, then connect the AirPods. 

Please be noted that: 

1. There might be a Bluetooth latency causing audio lag when watching movies. 

2. Please adjust the volume before using.   

3. You can only connect "ONE" Bluetooth device at one time. If you are using different Bluetooth devices, please pair again. 

You can install apps by:

1. Go to Google Play store, then search, download and install the app. 

2. After installing the app, you can click "customize channel" and then choose whether to let the app appear on the launcher. 

1. Place the projector on a flat and stable surface with its IO Ports facing down.

2. Using the pick, pry open the top cover from the place marked "ATV DONGLE OPEN" by sliding the pick counterclockwise around the top cover to release the cover from the projector. 

3. For your better understanding, please refer to installation video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHahUs_Mbp4

GV30 can't support side projection. However, you can still set up instantly with GV30's built-in auto focus and auto vertical keystone (±40 degrees). 

GV30 is designed in a round style, therefore making it easy to rotate freely on the magnetic base and even project onto the ceiling.

It is strongly suggested to use with the magnetic base for steady rotation.  Please note that do not let the speaker hole be covered by the base while using. 

GV30 with 300 ANSI Lumens can show clear images when you project onto a 100" screen in a dark room, 60" screen in a room with soft lighting or a 40” screen in a well-lit room with no daylight. While using in the daytime, you can choose "daytime" from picture mode for brightening dim regions of the images.