If you are looking for a scientific star projector, look elsewhere now. The Yachance Night Light star projector isn’t for adults, and its cartoonish star and moon projections are about as far from scientific as you can get. But if you are looking for a projector that can double as a sleep aid for babies and toddlers, we don’t think you can get much better than this.
Reasonably priced and with an excellent build quality, the Yachance Night Light star projector looks fantastic, and thanks to rubberized feet, it stays put no matter where it’s placed. Buttons on the front of the unit make it easy to control, although a remote control (included) provides easier access to the star projector’s full functionality.
Key specifications
Size: 5.4 x 5.07 x 5.3 inches
Weight: 440g
Bulb type: LED
Laser: No
Control: On the device and remote control
Rotation: Yes
Sleep timer: Yes
Speaker: Yes
In fact, market the Yachance Night Light Star Projector as just that a star projector does it a bit of a disservice. This is a full sleep aid, including a white noise machine with a range of soothing sounds built in, the ability to play music of your choice and a night light. The bright and bold projections are just the cherry on top of what is surely one of the best star projectors and specifically one of the best star projectors for kids.
Design
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- Looks fantastic
- Very well made
- Easy to control
A three-foot dome shape, we love the look of the Yachance Night Light star projector. It’s solid and stylish, and looks more advanced than the $39.99 price tag suggests. It can be controlled entirely via the touch buttons on the front of the unit, but it also comes with a small remote control, which makes it much easier to operate the projector from across the room.
Unlike some other projectors, there are no replaceable parts of the YACHANCE Night Light Star Projector. The dome here acts as a projector, with the lights and bulb hidden inside. The dome is not interchangeable with any other domes, as it can be in the One Fire Night Light projector. As long as you’re happy with the cartoonish constellations offered by this projector, they’re not a problem. There are fewer parts for little hands to fiddle with and lose.
There is an LCD screen on the front of the projector, which shows how much time is left on the sleep timer if you have chosen to use the functionality. It has the potential to be a little distracting, but it’s subtle and not bright enough to overshadow the projections themselves.
Performance
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- Fantastic range
- Good choice of colors
- 360 degree rotation
As we have already mentioned, the Yachance Night Light star projector does not offer scientific or even aurora-like projections. Instead, it projects bold, cartoonish stars and moons onto the wall and ceiling. It’s bright and vibrant, but there’s no doubt that these estimates are better suited for children than for adults.
However, the protrusions have a wide reach, and are likely to cover the entire ceiling of an average-sized bedroom. The projector is also very quiet in operation; only if you turn on the rotation function (which moves the protrusions around 360 degrees) will you hear a slight whirring sound, but it’s never distracting.
There are several colors to browse through on the projector; you can choose single colors or a duo. You can’t select a color by pressing a button, which might be a problem for some; you can simply cycle through all available options either by pressing a button on the projector itself or by using the remote control.
That’s a minor problem though, as all available colors look great. The projections from the Yachance Night Light star projector are bright, clear and vivid, even in a room that is not completely dark, and with three brightness levels, you can choose a mode that best suits your environment: the lowest setting can be ideal for creating a relaxing atmosphere before bedtime, while the brightest is a great option for a space-themed party.
Functionality
- Speaker with built-in relaxing sounds
- Comes with a memory card so you can preload your own music or sounds
- Sleep timer and night light
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One of the best things about the Yachance Night Light star projector is all the extra bells and whistles it packs in. There is a practical night light, which can be set to three different brightness levels on the projector base itself, a built-in speaker and a sleep timer, which can be set in five-minute increments up to 995 minutes.
While we’re not entirely sure why you’d want to set anything on a sleep timer for 16 and a half hours, it’s certainly useful to have full control over the timer beyond the usual 30 or 60 minutes.
There’s also a sound machine built right into the projector, which has 29 soothing sounds, from white noise, a running stream, bird calls and heartbeats. Perfect if you plan to use the Yachance Night Light star projector as a sleep aid, either for yourself or a baby. Although you can’t connect the projector via Bluetooth, it is equipped with a card slot and comes with a 128MB memory card so you can add your own sounds and music.
While Bluetooth will make it easier to play your own music, we appreciate the added security offered by having no connection. It is a safety measure that should not be overlooked, especially if you plan to use the Yachance Night Light star projector with small children,
Should I buy the Yachance Night Light star projector?
If you’re looking for a star projector that’s suitable for kids, well made, offers a range of features and is a great sleep aid, we really think the Yachance Night Light star projector is one of the best on the market. At $39.99 it is cheaper options available, but it’s still reasonable considering everything this projector packs in.
If the Yachance Night Light star projector isn’t for you
If you’re looking for a projector more suitable for adults, however, you’ll want to look elsewhere. If a night light is essential, we recommend the Jiawen Galaxy Projector Light, which is stylish, affordable and offers soothing aurora-like projections. And if you’re looking for something a little more scientific, we think the Sega Toys Homestar Flux is one of the best scientific star projectors on the market right now.
