Trend cluster
Category

Digital
Illumination

Connected lightbulbs further acclimatize consumers to smart home integrations.

Smartphone-Controlled LightbulbsSleep Correcting Light BulbsSelf-Charging Light BulbsSmartphone-Affected FixturesApp-Enabled Smart Bulbs

Trend

What is the Digital Illumination trend?

Digital Illumination: Offering a personalized experience for those seeking novelty and home tech integration, smart lightbulbs hearken a new era of customization for consumers looking to update traditionally outdated wares. A step closer to total smart home adoption, the solutions transform an otherwise neglected market and solidifies that consumers are never satisfied with the ordinary in the technology age.

Trend themes

Themes within the Digital Illumination trend

Three behaviours holding the trend together
01

Smart Home Integration

Smart light bulbs are an example of personalized connected tech that offer a new era of customization for consumers and solidifies total smart home adoption.

02

Efficient Lighting

Light bulbs that use LEDs are paving the way for energy efficiency and power conservation, with innovations such as self-charging bulbs and app-controlled bulbs.

03

Personalized Lighting

Mobile app-controlled and mood-adjustable bulbs provide a new level of customization for lighting environments for individuals and enhance the aesthetic atmosphere of interiors.

Industry implications

What the Digital Illumination trend means for industry

Where the trend changes the playbook
For

Home Automation

Smart home integration and efficient lighting are two trends that will disrupt the way consumers interact with their homes, creating opportunities for businesses in the home automation industry.

For

Energy Conservation

Efficient LED lighting is a trend that will likely gain more momentum in the future to encourage energy conservation and reduce carbon footprint in households, providing opportunities for businesses geared towards environmental sustainability.

For

Personalized Tech

Personalized lighting provides opportunities for businesses to create innovative mobile app-controlled devices that cater to individual preferences, opening doors in the industry of personalized technology.

Trend signals

Trend signals for Digital Illumination

Trend score 4.0 out of 10, from popularity 67%, activity 45%, freshness 8%.

Popularity67%
Activity45%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
  • Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
  • Gen Z
  • Millennial
  • Gen X
  • Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific

Evidence

Examples of the Digital Illumination trend

6 featured examples from Dec 10, 2013 to Jan 25, 2014
Smartphone-Controlled Lightbulbs
CategorySpecial

Smartphone-Controlled Lightbulbs

The Lumen is a Light Bulb that Operates With Your iPhone

The rise of smartphone-controlled lighting presents opportunities for the smart home industry to develop innovative lighting solutions that seamlessly integrate with other connect…

Sleep Correcting Light Bulbs
CategoryLifestyle

Sleep Correcting Light Bulbs

The Definity Digital Good Night Bulb Was Released at CES 2014

The industry producing home automation systems that can incorporate sleep-inducing lighting products.

Self-Charging Light Bulbs
CategoryEco

Self-Charging Light Bulbs

The SmartCharge is a Rechargeable LED Light Bulb for Your Home

Home Improvement companies, like hardware stores, can take advantage of these trends to offer environmentally conscious, battery-operated lighting options for consumers.

Smartphone-Affected Fixtures
CategoryArt & Design

Smartphone-Affected Fixtures

The BeeWi Color Smart Light Can Be Modified Easily with a Mobile App

The smart home industry can benefit from integrating innovative lighting fixtures that can be controlled through mobile applications and IoT technologies.

App-Enabled Smart Bulbs
CategoryEco

App-Enabled Smart Bulbs

The Lumen Smart Bulb Changes Moods Instantaneously

The home automation industry can leverage the trend of smart lighting to offer innovative lighting control systems for households.

Music Streaming Light Bulbs
CategoryTech

Music Streaming Light Bulbs

The AxoX StriimLight B-10 Literally Lights Up the Room with Music

Smart home technology companies can benefit from integrating audio functionality into their products, creating a streamlined user experience that incorporates both lighting and so…