# Uncommon Control The ability to command and control a variety of home goods. By [Katherinev123](https://www.trendhunter.com/katherine), Contributing Editor | Published Feb 27, 2012, updated Mar 27, 2012 | Category: [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/environmental-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/uncommon-control ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.2/10 - Evidence articles: 8 ## What is the Uncommon Control trend? **Uncommon Control:** Traditionally, items in the home that can be controlled remotely have been limited to stereos, entertainment units and the like. Now, however, a variety of products, ranging from stoves to thermostats, are offering consumers the ability to be controlled from afar -- even out of home. Often designed to be used with a user's mobile, these new and innovative remote-controlled innovations provide sleek design, coupled with function and convenience -- exactly what today's consumers crave. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 8 featured examples - Articles from: Oct 20, 2011 to Feb 27, 2012 - Published: Feb 27, 2012 - Last updated: Mar 27, 2012 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Examples of the Uncommon Control trend 8 featured examples from Oct 20, 2011 to Feb 27, 2012. - [Smartphone Controlled Vivariums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biome-flora-terrarium): Biome Flora Terrarium Merges Mobiles and Eco-Life (Category: Eco) Implication: The integration of smartphone technology and vivariums creates new opportunities for the home gardening industry, allowing individuals to efficiently manage and maintain their ind… - [App-Controlled Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-android-oven): The Samsung Android Oven Connects to Your Smartphone for Easy Cooking (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Manufacturers within the appliance industry can leverage smart technology to create app-controlled and voice-enabled devices that can introduce a new level of convenience and func… - [Remote-Controlled Eco Stoves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toba-pellet-stove): The Toba Pellet Stove is a State-of-the-Art Green Design (Category: Eco) Implication: Home appliance manufacturers could leverage eco-friendly designs such as The Toba pellet stove to rise to the demand for more sustainable home devices. - [Mobile-Integrated Temperature Regulators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eversense-thermostat): The Eversense Thermostat Controls Climate Remotely (Category: Eco) Implication: The integration of smartphone control into thermostat systems is disrupting the smart home industry, offering users a more intuitive and convenient experience. - [View-Controlling Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personalized-content-rendering): Technicolor's 'Personalized Content Rendering' Tracks Eye Movement (Category: Tech) Implication: Technicolor's eye tracking technology has the potential to disrupt the television industry by revolutionizing how viewers interact with content. - [Smartphone-Controlled Fireplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/escea-dx1500): The Escea DX1500 Lets You Turn up the Heat from the Couch (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating cutting-edge home furnishing products with integrated smartphone control capabilities. - [Remote Control Christmas Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switch-a-tree-app): The Switch-a-Tree App Allows You to Decorate Through Your Phone (Category: Special) Implication: The smart home industry could benefit from this technology, allowing users to control various aspects of their homes remotely. - [Wirelessly Controlled Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/f457-washing-machine): The F457 Washing Machine Lets You Do the Laundry with Your Phone (Category: Tech) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with technology companies to develop more advanced and connected home appliances that offer added convenience and customization. ## Themes within the Uncommon Control trend ### Remote Control Smart Home Technology The ability to control home goods via mobile device, offering convenience and function. ### Mobile Integration Incorporating smartphones into electronic systems in the home. ### View-Controlling Technology Technologies allowing eye-tracking control of media. ## What the Uncommon Control trend means for industry ### For Smart Home Technology Businesses that create smart technology for homes. ### For Mobile Device Manufacturers Companies that produce smartphones and tablets. ### For Media and Entertainment Industries that create visual content with entertainment purposes. ## Trend signals for Uncommon Control Trend score 3.2 out of 10, from popularity 54%, activity 35%, freshness 8%. - 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