Formovie

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Overview

Formovie Tech produces laser projectors and smart displays, focusing on large-screen projection products using ALPD® laser display technology originally developed for cinema applications.¹²³ It operates within the Mi ecosystem and targets home entertainment with integrated smart features.¹² The company has expanded globally, launching over 50 products and earning CES Innovation Awards and Red Dot Design Awards.⁴

History

Formovie Tech was registered in March 2016 as a company jointly established by Appotronics Corporation and Xiaomi Technology.¹² Its first product, the 150-inch Mijia Laser Projection TV, launched via crowdfunding on Xiaomi’s website in July 2017, raising over 20 million yuan in 24 hours.¹² From 2018 to 2020, it ranked first in laser TV sales during China's online shopping festivals for three consecutive years.¹² In January 2021, the Formovie Dice projector achieved record crowdfunding success in Taiwan, marking its global expansion.¹² The company debuted at CES 2025, showcasing advanced projectors.⁴

Product Lines

Product Line	Positioning	Price Range
Laser TV Projectors	Home cinema replacement	$1,500 - $5,000
Portable Smart Projectors	Compact Google TV streaming	$300 - $1,000
Tri-color Laser Projectors	High-fidelity home projection	$2,000 - $4,000
Xming Series LCD Projectors	Portable HDR entertainment	$400 - $800

Manufacturing

Products utilize ALPD® laser display technology developed by Appotronics, with manufacturing based in China.¹³⁵ Specific details on in-house versus outsourced production are not specified in available sources.

Notable Products

150-inch Mijia Laser Projection TV - First product launched in 2017 via Xiaomi crowdfunding, raised over 20 million yuan in 24 hours.
Formovie Dice - 2021 Taiwan-crowdfunded projector that set records and initiated global strategy.
T1 Tri-color Laser TV - 2021 co-branded model with Dunhuang Museum featuring Bowers & Wilkins audio.
Xming V1S Ultra - LCD projector with hardware-level HDR and backlight dynamic zones shown at CES 2025.

Reputation

Formovie is recognized among projector enthusiasts for strong sales performance in China and innovative ALPD® laser technology enabling high-brightness home displays.¹⁴ Professionals note its awards from CES and Red Dot, alongside global expansion efforts.⁴ Criticisms are not detailed in sources, though its close ties to Xiaomi may influence perceptions of ecosystem integration over standalone innovation.

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