Epson Bakes Google Gemini Into Its Latest Projector and It’s Actually Useful

May 12, 2026 6:30 AM

Review: Epson Lifestudio Grand Plus

A capable ultrashort-throw home cinema projector with rich picture quality and Google Gemini support.

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Outstanding brightness and contrast. Colors popped during movies and PC gaming. Google Gemini surprisingly useful.

The configuration process is outdated. Google Home did not recognize the projector on my network. Some issues with automatic keystoning.

Ultrashort-throw (UST) projectors offer more flexibility than traditional (long-throw) models. No one can ever step in front of one and block the projection, since the unit doesn’t require distance and can sit up close to the screen rather than at the back of the room. This also lets all your streaming gear, a soundbar, and a game console connect close to the screen.

At $3,800,...

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