# Fan From Home Sports fan are preparing to enjoy the games at home with upgraded tech. By [Grace Mahas](https://www.trendhunter.com/Grace.Mahas), VP of Content & Insights | Published Jul 28, 2020 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/fan-from-home ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.6/10 - Evidence articles: 6 ## What is the Fan From Home trend? **Fan From Home:** Sports fans are now investing in larger screens, clearer picture quality, and upgraded audio as at-home sports viewings become the new "normal" for the foreseeable future. This enables them to host family and friends for a more immersive experience. ## The consumer insight behind the Fan From Home trend The entertainment patterns of society have been indefinitely disrupted in the wake of the ongoing pandemic. Not only are many consumers fearful or unable to attend events with large crowds, but many have adjusted to at-home entertainment, preferring to host rather than attend a financially-draining venue. While experience is still prioritized over material goods for many Millennial and Gen Z consumers, these demographics now understand that at-home experiences can be just as fulfilling. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 6 featured examples - Articles from: May 20 to Jul 16, 2020 - Published: Jul 28, 2020 - Patterns: [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection), [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction) - Megatrends: [Curation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/curation), [Experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/experience) ## Audience - Gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Fan From Home trend ### At-Home Entertainment Opportunity for companies to innovate and provide solutions for consumers to enjoy immersive at-home entertainment experiences. ### Collaborative Viewing Opportunity for companies to provide tools and technologies for people to co-watch media content remotely. ### High-Tech Audio Solutions Opportunity for companies to develop high-quality audio equipment, such as soundbars and smart speakers, to enhance at-home entertainment experiences. ## What the Fan From Home trend means for industry ### For Consumer Electronics Industry can capitalize on the trend of people upgrading their audio-visual equipment for at-home entertainment. ### For Streaming Services Industry can partner with companies innovating collaborative viewing tools to expand their consumer base. ### For AR/VR Technology Industry can collaborate with companies that provide high-definition AR headsets to develop immersive entertainment experiences. ## Workshop question How can your brand accommodate changing entertainment preferences from consumers? ## Trend signals for Fan From Home Trend score 3.6 out of 10, from popularity 48%, activity 51%, freshness 9%. - Popularity: 48% - Activity: 51% - Freshness: 9% ## Examples of the Fan From Home trend 6 featured examples from May 20 to Jul 16, 2020. - [High-Definition AR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-glass-4k): The 'Dream Glass 4K' Delivers Content in Rich HD Resolution (Category: Tech) Implication: The AR industry can capitalize on the demand for high-definition headsets that offer immersive experiences. - [Enveloping 3D Audio Soundbars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-htst5000): The Sony HT-ST5000 Dolby Atmos Soundbar is Powerful Yet Slim (Category: Tech) Implication: The consumer electronics industry can leverage the trend of immersive audio experiences and develop innovative audio products that enhance the customer's entertainment setup. - [Cinema-Quality Smart TVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultra-hd-smart-tv): The Sony XH80 4K Ultra HD Smart TV Has a Six-Speaker System (Category: Tech) Implication: The smart TV manufacturing industry has an opportunity to differentiate its product through more advanced features, better audio, and better upscaling technology. - [Audio-Adjusting Soundbars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-sound-bar-gx): The LG Sound Bar GX Optimizes Audio for Movies and Shows (Category: Tech) Implication: Potential for disruptive innovation in the home entertainment industry with soundbars that offer optimized audio for movies and shows. - [Collaborative Viewing Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbc-together): BBC Together Lets Users Watch and Listen from Different Locations (Category: Tech) Implication: The media and entertainment industry can capitalize on co-watching tools by developing innovative platforms that enhance shared viewing experiences. - [AI-Powered Streaming Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-nvidia-shield-tv): The New NVIDIA Shield TV Boasts a Powerful Processor and More (Category: Tech) Implication: The NVIDIA Shield TV's advancements in home entertainment setup offer opportunities for innovation in the home entertainment industry. ## Recent trend clusters - [Delegated Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/delegated-interfaces) (Tech) - [Adaptive Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/adaptive-controls) (Tech) - [Desk Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/desk-systems) (Tech) - [Spatial Refinement](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/spatial-refinement) (Tech) ## Trending in Tech - [Decor-Led Home Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decor-led-home-projectors) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) - [Dual-Wavelength Recovery Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joint-therapy) - [Pop-Culture WiFi Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-culture-wifi-routers) All articles: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech)