For a company that’s spent years reshaping how TVs behave, it was only a matter of time before Roku stepped off the stand and onto the wall. Enter the Aurzen Roku TV Smart Projector D1R Cube, the first projector to run Roku’s full TV operating system—and it’s available now on Amazon.
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On paper, the concept reads like a no-brainer: a portable projector that actually acts like a modern TV, with a proper interface, easy setup, and access to all your streaming apps without having to plug in an extra stick or dongle. In practice, that’s been harder to pull off—most smart projectors are either not that smart or not that portable. Roku’s hoping to change that with a cube the size of a shoebox and a feature list that ticks off most of the right boxes.
The D1R Cube runs the full Roku OS, with auto-focus and auto-keystone for simple setup and screen alignment. It supports projection sizes from 40 to 150 inches and offers 1080p resolution at 330 ANSI lumens, decent for dim indoor rooms or nighttime backyard viewings, though not something you’ll want to aim at a sunlit wall. Built-in dual 5-watt speakers provide basic audio, but you can wirelessly pair it with Roku speakers or use Bluetooth headphone mode if you’re aiming for peace and quiet.
It also plays nicely with the Roku mobile app, Roku Smart Home gear, and even Apple AirPlay, which makes it more than just a plug-and-play novelty. It’s a Roku TV that just happens to live in a projector case, and that alone puts it ahead of half the so-called “smart projectors” floating around Amazon.
Is it revolutionary? Not exactly. But it is clean, compact, and competent, and for a first attempt, it’s doing a lot right, especially for casual users who’ve been waiting for a projector that doesn’t feel like a DIY science project. Whether it ends up living in the den or getting dragged out for backyard double features, Roku’s first projector feels like a natural next step—and one that actually makes sense.
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