Create a mesmerizing light show at home with a range of galaxy projectors that can be controlled via your smartphone.

The beauty and the mystery of space has captivated humankind for centuries; with the splendor of the stars being both breathtaking and humbling for all of us who stand and gaze up at them.

Unfortunately, light pollution these days makes it difficult to stargaze unless you're prepared to travel to a less populated spot to do it, and even then, you'll need expensive telescopic equipment to make the most of the experience. And the reality is that most people reading this will not become astronauts either (sorry), and therefore won't experience the magnificence of space firsthand.

With that bitter pill to swallow, why not console yourself with the next best thing? Smart star and galaxy projectors can bring the wonders of the universe into your home. Bathing your walls and ceilings with majestic starfields, swirling galaxies, and nebulae—all controllable via your smartphone.

Here are the best smart galaxy projectors available today.

Incorporating precision glass optics, direct diode lasers, and holographics, the BlissLights Sky Lite 2.0 will have a transformative effect on your home; turning any space into a wonderous oasis of light in seconds.

The in-built lasers have a coverage of 900 square feet, and a tilting base means the display will never be static; shifting and swirling across the room. The Sky Lite 2.0 features moving stars and nebula, and multi-colored nebula clouds in its display patterns.

Using the Bliss Lights app on your smartphone or tablet, you can control the lights, light patterns, brightness, and speeds of the displays to suit the occasion. Add atmosphere to a party at home, create a soothing meditation space, or simply drift off to sleep amongst the stars.

App control also lets you vary the rotation of the Sky Lite 2.0, should you wish to. You can opt for randomly generated star displays, or change things up manually if you’re looking to achieve a particular effect. A USB charging cable is included for easy recharging too.

This version of the Sky Lite does not include a Bluetooth speaker, which may or may not be an important consideration for you. However, its pulsating and shifting star fields are second to none, and you can enjoy a good amount of control with this galaxy projector.

A great way to bring everyone’s favorite final frontier into the home.

If you want to bring a bit more party with your projector, then this Merece model might be the galaxy projector for you. It comes equipped with its own Bluetooth speaker; so if you like Pina Coladas, you can be the guardian of your own galaxy’s tunes!

The galaxy displays here will react to the tempo and the rhythm of the music you play, and with 10 nebula colors, there’s a reasonable amount of variation to enjoy. It has a 360-degree rotation, and you can set up some cool effects like shooting stars on the displays.

App control puts you in the driver’s seat with all operational controls at your fingertips. There are 13 levels of brightness to play with, a spectrum of dazzling colors formed from 10 base colors, timer functions, music flash features, and three individual light patterns. All of which are quick and simple to master.

Soothing light effects can also be used along with five built-in white noise effects so that once the party is over, you or the kids can pass out peacefully. Timer functions can be pre-set to switch things off after a set period of time.

A small and compact unit, this galaxy projector is easy to store during and after use, and won’t cause any clutter. An affordable and decent all-rounder for any party people looking for a bit more bounce to the ounce with their galaxy projector!

Looking a bit like a starship escape pod is this sleek galaxy projector from One Fire. It features a whopping, planet-sized 48 light modes, all of which can be controlled via your smartphone.

About those light modes—they include 21 different brightness levels to play around with so that you can find that goldilocks setting for you. There are seven different projection modes, from galaxy and starfields to plunging ocean depths, and can cover an area of 1,200 square feet. There is also an ambient lighting mode for extreme relaxation.

Other light features are included and can be played around with at your pleasure. There are eight different white noise options for sleepy children, and a built-in Bluetooth speaker means you can ‘keep it real’ whatever cosmic display you’re tripping out to.

Timer functions come in handy for the kid's nightlight features and can be set to switch the unit off completely, so you don’t have to worry about it being left on, Lionel Ritchie style (all night long).

The ability to switch up displays from galaxy to ocean themes is one of the best-selling points of this One Fire galaxy light projector. With this, it offers a diversity of displays that you won’t find with other projectors.

Its 45-degree rotation is not great by comparison. But it has got an impressive number of features, and for the price, this is a very minor quibble. All in all, you’ll be very happy that this little escape pod crash-landed at your door!

This starry night projector from Yovako separates itself from the others on our list by primarily being a milky way style projector. This can be set to project across the entire ceiling, while stars tumble and fall through it and around it, spilling onto the walls below.

A dual lampshade optical lens turns four colors into 25 combined colors, and there are three cycle modes for the milky way display itself, that add to the variety. It has a 360-degree rotation pattern and an ultra-quiet movement.

You’ll find a 21-button remote included in the pack but might prefer to use this galaxy projector’s smart night light app-lead functions instead. Access to the various color modes, scene modes, timer and brightness functions, and pattern speeds is granted through the app, and controls are simple to master.

A Bluetooth speaker is also built-in and the galaxy aurora will react and shift rhythmically to the beat of the music, creating an impressive festival of light and sound.

You won’t find any integrated white noise sounds built-in to this galaxy projector, however. With plenty of alternative models on the market that do carry this feature, this particular projector may better suit someone who is not looking to install it in their child’s bedroom.

Nevertheless, this is a very affordable option for anybody who wants to bring the wonders of the Milky Way into their living room.

Another galaxy projector from Yovako, this one concentrates on being a star projector, rather than a Milky Way one. In terms of functionality, they are somewhat similar to one another, so the choice between them comes down to your personal preference over the display types.

This galaxy projector casts 10 color nebula effects across your walls or ceiling, as well as thousands of green stars. The 10-color palette is comprised of four monochrome and six bicolor colors. These can mix together to form over 16 million color variations, and can all be controlled via your smartphone.

The companion app features 48 custom and scene modes, with preset lighting effects for holidays, seasons, and dynamic and static fields—giving you a cluster of customization options. And an in-built Bluetooth speaker lends gravitas to your starfield display.

Brightness settings can also be controlled on the app and there are enough timer functions here to suit your needs. And if the preset scenes are not quite to your liking, you have the option to tweak them slightly, until you get the effect that you want—or a close approximation.

Where the Yovako Star Projector falls down slightly is that the star projections don’t seem quite as impressive as those produced by alternative galaxy projectors. Displays here seem to lack a bit of the clarity of others and the overall effect can look a little cloudy at times.

However, it is competitively priced and has a good number of features and options included. If it’s realism that you’re after, this might not be the one for you; but it does offer a multitude of dazzling color displays, which may be more than enough for some.

This aurora projector from Cayclay offers something a little bit different from some of the other galaxy projects around, which makes it stand out from the pack. This is an aurora projector and not a galaxy projector. This is perfect for anyone who wants to bring the icy splendor of the Northern Lights into their home.

LED lights cycle through 16 different lighting effects to manifest an impressive version of the Arctic sky that even Iorek Byrnison would appreciate. You’ll also find four light speeds here, as well as 12 levels of brightness to cycle through until you find the perfect option for you. There are also 12 adjustable volume settings and ambient white noise settings that can also be accessed via the app.

A built-in Bluetooth speaker provides the soundtrack to this ethereal backdrop, and musical flashing modes make the display pulse and react to the music that you play—giving things a real sense of atmosphere.

In a class of its own and the clear choice for any Seymour Skinners who want to localize Aurora Borealis entirely within their kitchen, at this time of year and at this time of day!

Just don’t complain to us if any armored bears turn up!

A galaxy projector is an advanced holographic creation, small in size yet mighty in power. It turns your home into an inspiring planetarium with all the music and lights to go with it!

This depends on the individual using it, but yes. Some people find that projectors soothe them or their children and actually aid sleep.

Whether that is a star projector, a whole galaxy projector, or even a soothing sunset, these soothing sleep aids could help calm your little one to sleep and keep them occupied if they do wake in the night.

Most galaxy projectors have an automatic shutdown function that kicks in after the projector has been active for a set number of hours, meaning they are safe to leave on as the power supply is automatically shut down once this threshold has been reached.

This safety feature ensures the device won't overheat and means that you won't be burning energy if used regularly.

Rob is a freelance writer with a BA Hons Degree in English and Media Studies and a Diploma in Proofreading and Editing. After several years working in the Financial sector, Rob decided to pursue his passion for writing and joined MUO as a freelance writer for their Buyers Guide section earlier this year. Rob is passionate about music, movies, gaming and martial arts, and of course...tech.

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