Why not wall mount the projector? Beside are you certain that you want a projector in bedroom. A strong light source by the bed may disturb sleeping pattern not to mention the fan noise in close proximity. Standard throw projectors typically do not have audio so what is your plan for audio.

 

A wall mounted projector has to be above the headboard right? We don't want to wake up fearing it might drop even though the stud is definitely up to the task in theory.

We have been doing the ceiling projection for months now. Low brightness mode, low noise, and low blue light mode close to bed time - never a problem sleeping.

Audio is easy - a pair of speakers on the nightstands.

 

There is no point to get an expensive projector since there are too may restrictions. You can try mounting a standard throw in a low profile flip down shoe cabinet on the footboard side of the bed. Once you determined the location just drill a few holes to fix the projector in place. Note a projector is 20 to 25lbs in weight so the cabinet needs to be sturdy enough.

 

Technically hanging a UST over the headboard also works but that unnerving sight is probably the last we would like to wake up to.

With UST you should need to make sure that picture goes far enough from the wall or it will be discomfortable to watch. Picture may also be too big for viewing distance, how much distance between bed and ceiling. I think that Epson has most lens shift so it's best bet for a picture in comfortable position.

 

I think one of these would be your best bet; they're literally marketed as ceiling projectors: Ceiling Projectors

 

I think one of these would be your best bet; they're literally marketed as ceiling projectors: Ceiling Projectors

Ha. Did not know there is such a thing.

 

JMGO N1 Ultra is super flexible and would work for this use case just fine. Give it a look.

 

There are a few options worth looking at here:

LG CineBeam PU700R 4K LED Smart Projector Review

The LG CineBeam PU700R is a smart lifestyle projector with an unusual spotlight form factor that calls to mind Samsung's Freestyle model, but it far outclasses that product with 4K resolution and a solid, 1,000 ANSI lumens of brightness.

www.projectorcentral.com

Samsung The Freestyle Portable LED Smart Projector Review

Samsung newest projector, announced at CES, is a projector/smart speaker combo dubbed The Freestyle. It packs a lot into a small package including Samsung's smart TV OS, auto-setup, full calibration options, and the ability to project anywhere.

www.projectorcentral.com

JMGO N1 Projector Review - Projector Reviews

Experience cinema-quality visuals with the JMGO N1 projector. Discover its impressive laser technology and rich features. Read the review...

www.projectorreviews.com

JMGO N1 Ultra 4K Triple Laser Projector Review - Projector Reviews

Get an in-depth look at the newly released JMGO N1 Ultra projector in this review. Learn about its features, design, and performance to find out if it's perfect for you.

www.projectorreviews.com

Very Respectfully,
Erich

 

I think one of these would be your best bet; they're literally marketed as ceiling projectors: Ceiling Projectors

JMGO N1 Ultra is super flexible and would work for this use case just fine. Give it a look.

There are a few options worth looking at here:

LG CineBeam PU700R 4K LED Smart Projector Review

The LG CineBeam PU700R is a smart lifestyle projector with an unusual spotlight form factor that calls to mind Samsung's Freestyle model, but it far outclasses that product with 4K resolution and a solid, 1,000 ANSI lumens of brightness.

www.projectorcentral.com

Samsung The Freestyle Portable LED Smart Projector Review

Samsung newest projector, announced at CES, is a projector/smart speaker combo dubbed The Freestyle. It packs a lot into a small package including Samsung's smart TV OS, auto-setup, full calibration options, and the ability to project anywhere.

www.projectorcentral.com

JMGO N1 Projector Review - Projector Reviews

Experience cinema-quality visuals with the JMGO N1 projector. Discover its impressive laser technology and rich features. Read the review...

www.projectorreviews.com

JMGO N1 Ultra 4K Triple Laser Projector Review - Projector Reviews

Get an in-depth look at the newly released JMGO N1 Ultra projector in this review. Learn about its features, design, and performance to find out if it's perfect for you.

www.projectorreviews.com

Very Respectfully,
Erich

Interesting... Looks like there are many projectors marketed for this use. Many even put a slanted projection in the marketing material, like JMGO and Samsung.

Still - not sure if any of them works well this way. I just tried again to tilt my Halo by ~20 degrees + keystone to project from the footboard side to above the center of the bed, and there are noticeable blurriness and chromatic aberration on the top and bottom side. I can't see how those projectors can tackle this without optical lens shift.