Main Interface and Settings

Like many devices, the MoGo 2 Pro ships with the older version of the Android TV interface, as such some of our screenshots below sport that look. However, within a couple of hours, it updated to mimic that of Google TV first and then even followed up with the latest release, which also just hit Google's own Chromecast with Google TV just a few weeks ago. So you get two automatic upgrades within hours from each other, which is nice to see.


A quick look into the "About" section of the device let's you know the Android version as well as a general temperature. The MoGo 2 Pro is extremely quiet during normal operations and after a bit of use, 44°C is perfectly fine for a device like this.


Under the "Projector Settings" you will find all the usual settings that are unique to this type of display unit. The brightness entry has five options, with the custom one allowing you to set brightness and hues, much like what we have seen with the Horizon units.


Beside that, there is the Keystone setting, Autofocus related adjustments, as well as the ability to set the way you plan to place the MoGo 2 Pro. These are all entries we come to expect from an Android based smart projector.


Under the other setting, there are two entries that are unique to the MoGo 2 Pro. XGIMI ships the unit with an eye protection feature that ensures that the brightness of the unit is dimmed if it detects any obstacle entering the field of view. Then there is Eco Mode, which is triggered if the power source is not up to the task of delivering 65 W. Interestingly enough, even with the original XGIMI power supply and permanently attached cord, the system complained that a non-compatible source was connected. While we were told that was due to the power brick that shipped with the system, it feels distinctly more like a software bug. Needless to say, we were able to turn off eco mode in the settings and got slightly brighter viewing experiences without any issues with the included power brick.


Under the general OS settings, there isn't anything out of the ordinary, but you do also get to see the Bluetooth connected remote and its battery level, which is a nice touch.


In terms of storage, the XGIMI MoGo 2 Pro offers 16 GB, of which 12 GB are accessible and roughly 10 GB are available. On the memory side of things, the unit offers 2 GB, which feels just fine, but is no improvement over the previous generation.


Besides the default apps. the MoGo 2 Pro also ships with a basic, but capable file explorer and XGIMI's own Bluetooth music app, which allows you to connect your phone or computer and play music though the projectors speakers.


Obviously, Netflix doesn't come natively installed and while you will likely be able to install the Google App Store version, it won't let you do anything upon launch. This is a two-fold issue, as Netflix requires devices to be certified for use and in turns many such device manufacturers not wanting to go through the costly certification process. This has simply become the norm for most projectors, while other things like Phones, Consoles and TV sticks all tend to work just fine. As such, you are instructed to download an app called Desktop Manager and then install a Netflix APK through that interface. As this is not a Google Play source, the OS requires you to turn on unknown sources for the app before it allows for such an APK to be installed. Once you go through these hoops, you will find a Netflix app on the main screen which you may then log into and use to watch all your Netflix content.