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Capsule | Mini Projector for Home Entertainment
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A Capsule portable projector displays several apps while the Android logo peeks from outside the screen.
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A red Nebula Capsule portable projector displays several apps onto a screen, while the Android logo points.
A red Nebula Capsule portable projector is surrounded by several devices showcasing its screen-casting abilities.
A Capsule portable projector sits in a white room next to a can of soda, while a graphic above shows a Reddot award logo.
A hand holds a Nebula Capsule portable projector above a table with a bag of popcorn and a bottle of beer.
At night, a family uses a Capsule portable projector to watch a movie about zebras outside with a screen set up near a tree.
People dance around a Nebula Capsule portable projector, which sits on top of a log and has swirls emanating from it.
A Capsule portable projector sits on top of a blanket, nestled between two pairs of shoes, with its blue battery displayed.
A Capsule portable projector displays several apps while the Android logo peeks from outside the screen.
A red Capsule portable projector is next to a soda can with a James Bond logo, while a graphic states its winning design.
A red Nebula Capsule portable projector displays several apps onto a screen, while the Android logo points.
A red Nebula Capsule portable projector is surrounded by several devices showcasing its screen-casting abilities.

Capsule | Mini Projector for Home Entertainment

Level Up Your Home Entertainment With This Mini Portable Projector

  • Remarkable Clarity and Contrast: DLP's advanced IntelliBright algorithms deliver a remarkably bright 100  ANSI Lumens image. (Recommended for use in dimmer environments.)
  • 360° Speaker: Equipped with a powerful omnidirectional speaker, this mini projector pumps out sound all around.
  • Home Entertainment: Enjoy your favorite movies, TV shows, and more up to 100 inches anywhere in your home thanks to Capsule’s soda can-sized design.
  • Android 7.1: Run streaming and media apps flawlessly. Seamlessly display content from Netflix, Youtube, and more on your mini projector for endless entertainment.
  • NOTE: Copyrighted content from Hulu, Netflix, and similar services CAN NOT be mirrored or screencast. Download and use the apps directly through Capsule portable projector to view copyrighted content from these providers. Chromecast is not supported. For peak performance, please update to the latest firmware.

 

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Supersize Your Entertainment

Take the epic scale of the cinema with you wherever you go. Simply pop down this mini-projector and enjoy your favorite shows, movies, and games up to 100 inches big.

It’s All About Connections

Play content from your favorite HDMI and USB devices via the 2 rear ports—you can even forgo wires entirely and stream content to Capsule via Airplay, Miracast, or Bluetooth.

Control From the App

The show must go on, even if you can’t find the remote. Control this mini-projector from your phone with the “Nebula Connect” app. Download it now from Google Play or the App Store.

 

Feel At Home On the Road

Unleash Their Creativity

Pitch Your Cinema Anywhere

 

Specs

Picture Formats
JPEG,BMP,JIF,PNG,TIF
Charging time
2.5 Hours with Quick Charge 2.0 9V2A
Music Playtime
30 Hours in Bluetooth Speaker Mode
Movie Playtime
4 Hours in Battery Mode
App Store
Supported
OTA
Supported
Working Modes
Projector Mode, Bluetooth Speaker Mode
OS
Android 7.1
Fan
< 30dB
Bluetooth
4.0 Dual Mode / A2DP
Wi-Fi
802.11a/b/g/n Dual Frequency (2.4GHz / 5GHz)
Speaker
5W
Battery
5200 mAh / 3.85V
ROM
8GB eMMC
RAM
1GB DDR3
GPU
Adreno 304
CPU
Quad Core A7 Smartphone Chipset
Bluetooth Remote App
Android & iOS
IR Remote
D-pad Mode / Mouse Mode
Physical Buttons
Power / Volume / Mode Switch
Micro-USB
Charging & Data Storage / Connection via USB OTG
HDMI
HDMI 1.4 up to 1080p Input
Keystone Correction
Auto (vertical ±40°)
Projection Mode
Front Projection / Rear Projection / Front Inverted Projection / Rear Inverted Projection
Focus Adjustment
Manual
Offset
100%
Throw Distance
0.58 m–3.08 m
Screen Size
20”–100”
Throw Ratio
1.3:1
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Lamp Life
30,000 Hours
Brightness
100 ANSI lumens
Native Resolution
854x480
Display Technology
0.2" FWVGA DLP
Weight
14.8 oz
Diameter
2.67 inch
Height
4.72 inch
UPC
848061056983
Notes:
Brightness (light output) will vary depending on usage conditions. Light output is measured in accordance with ANSI IT7.228-1997. The nominal value represents the average value of mass production and is tested under ideal laboratory conditions.
Brightness diminishes due to increased usage time.

Product/Features

CapsuleCapsule 3 LaserCapsule IICosmos Laser 4KCosmos MaxMars II Pro
Capsule
Capsule 3 Laser
Capsule II
Cosmos Laser 4K
Cosmos Max
Mars II Pro
Price$299.99$799.99$579.99$2,199.99$1,699.99$549.99
Projection TechnologyDLPDLP, Laser Light EngineDLPDLP, Laser Light EngineDLPDLP
Brightness100 ANSI Lumens300 ANSI Lumens200 ANSI Lumens1840 ANSI Lumens1500 ANSI Lumens500 ANSI Lumens
Resolution854×480 (16:9)1920×1080 (16:9, FHD)1280×720 (16:9, HD)3840x2160 (16:9, UHD)3840x2160 (16:9, UHD)1280x720 (16:9, HD)
Projection Size40-100 in: 100 in @2.87m; 80 in @2.29m; 60 in @1.72m; 40 in @1.14m40-120 in: 120 in @3.18m; 100 in @2.65m; 80 in @2.13m; 60 in @1.59m; 40 in @1.05m40-100 in: 100 in @2.87m; 80 in @2.29m; 60 in @1.72m; 40 in @1.14m60-150 in: 150 in @4.22m; 120 in @3.37m; 100 in @2.81m; 80 in @2.25m; 60 in @1.68m60-150 in: 150 in @3.98m; 120 in @3.18m; 100 in @2.65m; 80 in @2.13m; 60 in @1.59m40-100 in: 100 in @2.65m; 80 in @2.13m; 60 in @1.59m; 40 in @1.05m
Operating SystemAndroid 7.1, Download apps in Nebula Manager storeAndroid TV 11.0, Download 7000+apps in Google Play storeAndroid TV 9.0, Download 7000+apps in Google Play storeAndroid TV 10.0, Download 7000+apps in Google Play storeAndroid TV 9.0, Download 7000+apps in Google Play storeAndroid 7.1, Download apps in Nebula Manager store
Speaker1× 5W (360°)8W & Dolby Digital Plus1× 8W (270°)2x 10W and 2x 5W, Dolby Audio, AiFi technologyDolby Digital Plus& 4x10W2× 10W
Video PlaytimeUp to 4 hours in battery mode, up to 2.5 hours in standard modeUp to 2.5 hoursUp to 2.5 hours in battery mode, up to 2 hours in standard modeDC IN, no batteryDC IN, no batteryUp to 3 hours in battery mode, up to 1.5 hours in standard mode
ConnectivityHDMI, USB, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Screen MirroringHDMI, USB, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and ChromecastHDMI, USB, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and ChromecastHDMI, USB, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and ChromecastHDMI, USB, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and ChromecastHDMI, USB, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Screen Mirroring
FocusManualAutomatic (3 second)Automatic (1 second)Seamless AutofocusAutomaticAutomatic
Keystone CorrectionAuto Vertical+Manual HorizontalAuto (vertical ±40° & horizontal ±40°)Auto VerticalGridless Auto Keystone Correction (Horizontal & Vertical)Auto Vertical+Manual HorizontalAuto Vertical+Manual Horizontal
Size2.7 x 2.7 x 4.7 in / 68 x 68 x 120 mm3.3 x 3.3 x 6.7 in / 83 x 83 x 170 mm3.1 x 3.1 x 5.9 in / 80 x 80 x 150 mm10.4 x 6.5 x 8.7 in / 263 x 165 x 220 mm13.8 x 9.8 x 3.9 in / 350 x 250 x 100 mm7.0 x 4.8 x 5.2 in / 178 x 122 x 133 mm
Weight1.0 lb2.1 lb1.6 lb10.7 lb6.6 lb3.9 lb

FAQ

Display

How do I use the keystone correction?

Capsule supports both automatic (vertical ±40°) and manual (horizontal ±40°) keystone correction. When adjusting the horizontal keystoning, go to Settings>Projector Settings to turn off auto keystone correction and adjust manually.

How to do adjust Capsule's focus?

You can adjust Capsule's focus manually using the knob on the exterior of the device.

How to do zoom the image in and out?

Capsule doesn't have a zoom function.

Adjusting the Brightness

Capsule will automatically switch to a lower brightness mode when it is not charged in order to save battery. Battery saving mode is the default mode for Capsule. If you want a brighter image, please choose Standard Mode: Settings>Projector Settings>Image Mode>Standard Mode

How do I adjust the color display?

If you find the color temperature is too slightly blue, please adjust color temperature by going to: Settings>Projector Settings>Color Temperature, and choose between “normal”, “cool”, and “warm”.

What's Capsule's maximum projection range?

The distance between Capsule and the projection surface must be a minimum of 0.58 meters (23 inches) and a maximum of 3.08 meters (121 inches) to get a projection image between 20 and 100 inches. For the best result, place Capsule between 40 and 80 inches away from the projection surface.
Operation

How do I mirror my screen on Capsule?

IOS Devices:
1. Make sure your phone and Capsule are connected to the same Wi-Fi network
2. Enable the Screen Mirroring on your iOS device in the control center
3. Once Capsule shows up on your phone's Screen Mirroring List, select it to connect
Android Devices:
a. Switch on Capsule and go to Settings>General>Screen Mirroring>Android
b. Enable the Screen Mirroring on your phone via the pull-down menu, Settings, or WLAN settings
c. Select "Nebula-xxxxxx" to connect
Please note that copyrighted content won't be able to be mirrored or cast.

How do I play videos when no Wi-Fi is available?

- Download the videos to a USB drive.
- Install the File Explorer app from Google Play Store on Capsule.
- Install a media player app.
- Plug the USB drive into Capsule to play.

Can I pair my remote with Capsule?

Capsule uses an IR remote. You will need to point the remote at the IR receiver (black dot) on the device to control it.

How do I switch to Bluetooth speaker mode?

You can press the Bluetooth button or go to: Settings>Projector Settings>Bluetooth Speaker Mode
Software Related

How do I control Netflix on my Capsule?

It's recommended to use our Nebula Connect app's mouse mode to control.

How to download the Nebula Connect app?

You can download it from the Google Play Store on your Android devices or the App Store on iOS devices.

How do I use the Nebula Connect app?

1. Make sure that your phone's Bluetooth is turned on
2. Open the Nebula Connect app on your phone and click the "+" on the top right to connect with Capsule
3. Once connected, you can select either mouse mode or controller mode to operate.

How do I upgrade the firmware?

Go to Settings>Device Preferences>About>System Update.

How do I reset Capsule?

Go to Settings>Device Preferences>Reset.

Can I sideload Android apps to my Capsule?

Yes, you can download the APK file of the app to a USB drive and plug the USB drive into Capsule to install.
External Device Connection

What USB drive formats are supported?

FAT32/NTFS/exFAT

Does Capsule support HDCP?

Yes, we are a member of HDMI, and the HDMI interface supports HDCP protocol.

What are the supported interfaces?

USB/HDMI ARC/Bluetooth

What is the maximum supported hard drive size?

Up to 2TB
How-To Videos

How to Set Up

How to Cast Content from My iPhone

How to Cast Content from My Android Phone

Auto and Manual Keystone Correction

How to Connect to Nintendo Switch

How to Connect to a TV Box

Bluetoon Speaker Mode

Documents & Drivers

How do I use the keystone correction?

Capsule supports both automatic (vertical ±40°) and manual (horizontal ±40°) keystone correction. When adjusting the horizontal keystoning, go to Settings>Projector Settings to turn off auto keystone correction and adjust manually.

How to do adjust Capsule's focus?

You can adjust Capsule's focus manually using the knob on the exterior of the device.

How to do zoom the image in and out?

Capsule doesn't have a zoom function.

Adjusting the Brightness

Capsule will automatically switch to a lower brightness mode when it is not charged in order to save battery. Battery saving mode is the default mode for Capsule. If you want a brighter image, please choose Standard Mode: Settings>Projector Settings>Image Mode>Standard Mode

How do I adjust the color display?

If you find the color temperature is too slightly blue, please adjust color temperature by going to: Settings>Projector Settings>Color Temperature, and choose between “normal”, “cool”, and “warm”.

What's Capsule's maximum projection range?

The distance between Capsule and the projection surface must be a minimum of 0.58 meters (23 inches) and a maximum of 3.08 meters (121 inches) to get a projection image between 20 and 100 inches. For the best result, place Capsule between 40 and 80 inches away from the projection surface.

Customer Reviews

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Miranda
SO HAPPY With This-- but READ THIS FIRST!!

I feel like a lot of the negative reviews didn't do their research before choosing a projector, and didn't bother to actually read any instructions... I spent hours comparing and contrasting projectors and finally settled on this one because of the built in apps. You *can not* airplay copyrighted content from your phone onto ANY projector (ie. Netflix/Hulu). With other, cheaper projectors, people plug in an EXTRA streaming device in order to utilize these apps. So they had to buy a projector PLUS a fire stick or roku or had to get a cable for their phone... all a lot of hubbub I didn't want to deal with. This projector has the apps built into it, so they all run from the projector alone.

A lot of people said it didn't work with iPhone and I feel like this is because they were trying to airplay content instead of using the apps on the projector itself. I actually was able to airplay from the iphone MTV app (before I found out that the projector had one to download) and the video quality was delayed a lot. So just use the built in apps. They're there for a reason.

However, using a mobile device is still required in terms of navigating through your apps. The remote control works for the projector's menu, but some apps like Hulu require you to use your phone as the remote control through the Nebula app. It basically turns your phone into a trackpad and a mouse. Easy to get the hang of. There's also a keyboard that pops up which makes it easy to search titles or input login info through your phone so you don't have to select one letter at a time. The app works fine on my iPhone 13 without any lag or connectivity issues.

**** Now here's where you really need to pay attention:**** the app comes with Netflix, YouTube, and Amazon Prime pre-loaded. Out of the box, you won't find Hulu US, Disney or HBO in the app store. Look on your main menu to see if there's an Upgrade button. If there is, go through those steps which will update the software and unlock those apps in the app store for you. If there isn't (or this doesn't work) send an email to their support asking to unlock the apps and they'll send you the instructions and a password to do so within 24 hours (seriously, they're really responsive even on weekends). Apparently they are still testing the projector's compatibility with these apps which is why it doesn't come default, but the updating process is simple (10 min) and all apps have run smoothly for me. I probably use Hulu the most out of all.

The battery life has been pretty accurate for me-- 4 hours of watching straight before I get a notice that I'm low battery and need to charge. I've gotten down to 2%, then plugged it in and kept watching and that worked as well, so it charges faster than it burns battery which is nice.

I also LOVE that there's an option to warp the projection image, which means if you have this projecting at an angle, you can adjust the picture so that it looks like it's being projected straight on and it's not stretched. We have it resting on our bed's headboard but the picture looks like it's being projected straight across the room.

As it runs, there's a pretty subtle fan sound but that usually gets drowned out by the video's audio. It can get pretty loud (though we only watch it inside, not sure how it sounds outside).

So overall, I think this is the BEST choice in projector if you don't want to deal with extra plugs, streaming devices, and you're willing to deal with the short update process even if that means emailing them. I've seriously enjoyed using it as a bedroom TV, as we had no place to put a physical TV but we had a big blank wall that works perfectly as a "screen" for this.

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Delia Maldonado
Amazing!

Netflix videos are not supee clear, but youtube and other applications can stream beautiful videos.

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Hunter Jett
So happy with this

Got this projector this weekend, and I have to say I am beyond happy. My main point of this purchase is to watch music videos and do power hours from your tube when partying with friends. Is it the best projector out there. Nah. But when you look at portability, Android OS, and price. I love it. Bluetooth set up to other speakers is nice and simple. Great product.

S
Sahra
As promised

It’s portable and works as promised

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Anita
Nebula Capsule vs. Xgimi Mogo Pro – why I chose the Nebula

I’m writing this tome of a review, because I needed it when I was looking for a portable projector. Hope it can help anyone else in a similar situation.

I’ll preface that I was looking for something compact and highly useable for video viewing. I liked the idea of being able to take a projector wherever (camping, road trips, vacation, to a cafe, etc.) and wanted something I would actually reach for regularly. I already own a nice Optoma HD movie projector for home use, but it is large and has a classic bulb design (the image quality is so beautiful though). I used to be a proper film projectionist, so movie quality matters to me.

Things I wanted: something in the smallest form factor/portable, most budget friendly, most user friendly projector, and a solid all-in-one. Other details that may be relevant: I’m a Mac/iOS user, but have a couple Google products around the house, as well as a Roku stick. I was willing to go up in price point if the Mogo Pro was so user friendly that I’d pick it over my Optoma for more everyday use (the Optoma uses a standard bulb and gets fairly warm, which makes it unpleasant to use in summer months).

I decided to keep the Nebula Capsule. Here’s why:

The Xgimi Mogo Pro was great. I bought it because of its native 1080p resolution. It’s the smallest form factor out there with true HD resolution. A few things make this projector less useable for my situation.
- Netflix compatibility is still non-existent (there are workarounds that run the gamut of coding java on a PC to sideloading apk files that aren’t fully integrated into the AndroidTV system). I use Netflix often, so this was the first hurdle. **Update: There appears to be a way to use Netflix on the Mogo Pro! Check the video that was posted by XGIMI-Direct in the “Customer questions & answers” Amazon section
- The projector does not fully function without the remote. You can cast things to the projector (which works well, by the way), but you can’t use your phone to type in specific text like you can with the Nebula Mobile App. If you’ve ever typed something with a remote, you know how frustrating that can be.
- The charger is an AC adapter! Ugh. Not USB-C. Not even micro USB. Feasibly using this on a camping trip — nonexistent. The convenience of being able to charge this in a regular car, or to quickly unplug another cable in my room to charge the projector — not possible with the Mogo Pro (I always have a micro USB close by, but I can’t fathom keeping an obscure AC adapter using up plug space all the time).
- The fan exhaust is in the back and due to the shape of the projector, I’m worried about overheating/damaging the projector when projecting on the ceiling. The Nebula Capsule also has a fan exhaust on the back, but due to the shape of the capsule, you still get air release.
- The sound on the Mogo Pro is not optimized for video. Music can overpower dialogue quite easily. I think this is because the bass is stronger on the Mogo Pro. Neither projector sounds amazing, but I think the Mogo Pro sounds slightly better when listening to music. I did not spend this much money for a mediocre bluetooth speaker. Like that is not the point here. There is no way to adjust EQ on the native machine.
- Battery life is worse than the Nebula, and power saving mode on the Mogo Pro has strange colors (very green), which you are forced to use once the projector goes under 20% battery. So really, you have 80% of video watching time on the Mogo Pro. The projector is not just “dimmer” as you might expect in power save mode, and you can’t toggle it off once the battery is less than 20%.

The Nebula Capsule is also great.
- The Capsule is the smallest form factor projector with keystone correction, decent ANSI lumens, battery, internal speaker, and at least 480p I could find. Probably half the volume size of the Mogo Pro overall.
- You don’t get AndroidTV, but the Capsule is still very useable. You can download apps from the Google Play store by contacting customer service to get access (a one time thing). The UI is a little clunkier, but it does every job I need it to without needing my Roku. (Hello, portability!)
- There’s a mobile app that replaces the remote entirely (I don’t have to take the physical remote when we go camping).
- Can charge the device from a powerbank while using the device with micro USB.
- Vocals/dialogue is clearer and less muffled on the Capsule.
- Netflix works on the Capsule! (Although, I believe they also had issues in the early years of releasing the device similar to what Xgimi is going through now. So maybe there’s hope for Xgimi.)

Picture Quality: Xgimi Mogo Pro
Okay, hands down Mogo Pro has the better picture and video quality. That’s what you’re paying for, and I think that was pretty obvious going in. The colors are more accurate, and the 1080p really shines through. The brightness is not really that different, but if you are throwing from a distance and at night, that’s when things might start looki...