Lumio Arc 5, Arc 7 projectors launched in India with support for Netflix and Google TV

The Indian home projector market has a clear gap, with most available options being either low-end devices or expensive high-end models.

Lumio is moving to address this with the launch of its new Lumio Arc projectors, the Arc 5 and Arc 7, in the country.

These projectors are aimed at the mid-range segment, a category that remains largely unserved in India.

Lumio has stated its goal is to address common issues you might face with projectors, such as bad app support, weak sound, and difficult setup procedures.

To tackle software and content issues, both the Arc 5 and Arc 7 run Google TV and have Netflix certification. This gives you access to the Google Play Store's library of applications and content.

For customer assistance, Lumio has established a service network with over 200 locations across India and provides a 1-year warranty with the projectors.

The Arc 5 for smaller spaces

The Lumio Arc 5 is a compact projector made for bedrooms, dorms, or for you to take on your travels. It weighs just 1.33 kg and can project a Full HD 1080p HDR10 image up to 100 inches in size.

The projector has a brightness of 200 ANSI lumens. For audio, it includes 5W speakers with Dolby Audio support and dual passive radiators, which are designed to improve bass output.

The Arc 7 for living rooms

The Arc 7 is the more powerful of the two, designed for larger living areas. It increases the brightness to 400 ANSI lumens and features a more capable sound system with two 8W stereo speakers and a larger passive radiator for better audio performance.

Like its smaller counterpart, it also supports a screen size of up to 100 inches. Both models use a sealed ArcLight Engine, a design intended to keep dust out of the optics to maintain image quality over time.

Hardware and smart features

Internally, the projectors are powered by the MediaTek 9630 chip, which is paired with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage.

This processor includes a quad-core ARM Cortex-A55 CPU and a Mali-G52 GPU, enabling features like 4K content decoding and HDR support.

To simplify the user experience, both projectors incorporate a Time-of-Flight sensor for automatic adjustments. This enables features like instant autofocus, auto-keystone correction, and obstacle avoidance.

Lumio has branded this technology "STR8 (Smooth Trapezoidal Recalibration)". Lumio also developed a new remote, the Minion Noir, which has dedicated buttons for Google Assistant, Netflix, and YouTube.

It also includes a button for TLDR, which is Lumio's dashboard for live sports updates and music content.

Pricing and availability

The Lumio Arc 7 is scheduled for release on Amazon.in on July 12 for ₹34,999 ($409). An early bird price of ₹29,999 ($350) will be available during the Amazon Prime Day sale from July 12 to July 14.

The Arc 5 will be available in the last week of July for ₹19,999 ($234).