I've been using the Galaxy Projector for a few weeks now, and it's completely transformed my bedtime routine. The first thing that struck me was how easy it was to set up – just plug it in, grab the remote, and boom, my ceiling turned into a swirling galaxy.

What I love most is the customization. I can adjust the brightness to suit my mood – dim for sleepy nights, brighter when I'm reading. The automatic color-changing mode is mesmerizing, though I do wish there was an option to lock in one color (sometimes the transitions are a bit abrupt when I'm trying to drift off).

The star effects are incredibly realistic. On clear nights when I can't see real stars from my city apartment, this gives me that same magical feeling of looking up at the night sky. It's become part of my wind-down ritual – putting on some soft music (the sound-activated mode works great with mellow tunes) and watching the stars slowly move across my ceiling.

One thing to note – there is a faint mechanical sound when it's running, but for me it's barely noticeable over white noise or quiet music. The timer function is perfect – I usually set it for 1 hour so it turns off after I fall asleep.

This isn't just for bedrooms either. Last weekend we had friends over and used it in our living room with some ambient music – everyone was captivated by the light show on our walls and ceiling. It created such a cool atmosphere without being overpowering.

After testing all three modes extensively, I'd say this projector delivers way more than its price suggests. While not perfect (I do wish the remote had more precise controls), it's become one of those little luxuries that make everyday life feel more special.