# Voice-Responsive Home Everyday items in the home become enhanced through voice recognition. By [Gil Cohen](https://www.trendhunter.com/ghaddi), SVP Client Success | Published Apr 10, 2017 | Category: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/modern-art-and-design-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/voiceresponsive-home ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.9/10 - Evidence articles: 6 ## What is the Voice-Responsive Home trend? **Voice-Responsive Home:** Voice-controlled technology begins permeating the home in surprisingly routine ways as consumers expect more from their everyday appliances and devices. As small items throughout the home are becoming outfitted with voice-activated features, homeowners are empowered with a sense of total control as well as the ultimate form of personalization as they can change almost any setting with a single word. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 6 featured examples - Articles from: Jan 12, 2016 to Jun 6, 2018 - Published: Apr 10, 2017 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence) - Megatrends: [Multisensation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/multisensation), [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/artificial-intelligence), [Personalization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/personalization) ## Audience - Gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Themes within the Voice-Responsive Home trend ### Voice-activated technology As consumers expect more from their everyday appliances and devices, voice recognition is expected from routine items. ### Smart home integration Homeowners are empowered with a sense of total control and personalization through integration of everyday items with voice-activated features. ### Voice assistants in technology There’s a growing consumer preference for technology products integrating with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. ## What the Voice-Responsive Home trend means for industry ### For Smart home technology Home appliances and everyday items are becoming more intelligent with new features being added for convenience. ### For Home security As technology advances, home security can be improved with voice-activated features and smart integration. ### For Personal technology devices As technology for personal devices advances, they become more integrated with smart home technology with voice assistant functionality. ## Workshop question Is your brand instilling a sense of control into its consumers? ## Trend signals for Voice-Responsive Home Trend score 3.9 out of 10, from popularity 65%, activity 43%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 65% - Activity: 43% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Voice-Responsive Home trend 6 featured examples from Jan 12, 2016 to Jun 6, 2018. - [Voice-Activated Trash Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-garbage-can): These Smart Garbage Cans from Simplehuman Will Be Unveiled at CES 2017 (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The home appliances industry can benefit from developing smart and convenient devices such as voice-activated garbage cans. - [Voice-Activated Light Bulbs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sengled-voice): The Sengled Voice Bulbs Revealed at CES 2016 Turn on When Glass Breaks (Category: Tech) Implication: Smart lighting industry can leverage this trend to improve home automation and security solutions. - [Voice Assistant Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-hd-projector): The 'GoSho' Mini HD Projector Creates a 200-Inch Widescreen Image (Category: Tech) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionize the consumer electronics industry by developing innovative products that combine portable projectors, voice assistant integration… - [Voice-Activated Device Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dok-talk): The Dok Talk CR25 System Will Be Unveiled at CES 2017 (Category: Tech) Implication: The consumer electronics industry can capitalize on the trend of smart charging stations by developing charging solutions that are not only technologically advanced but also versa… - [Voice-Controlled Yard Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yard-assistant): Troy-Bilt's Amazon Alexa Skill Offers Helpful Lawn Care Tips (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The outdoor power equipment industry can benefit from incorporating voice recognition technology into their products to provide a more seamless and user-friendly experience for co… - [Voice-Activated Temperature Valves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temperature-valve): This Connected Smart Valve Allows Remote Temperature Control (Category: Tech) Implication: The home automation industry can capitalize on the demand for voice-activated temperature valves to create comprehensive smart home solutions. ## Recent trend clusters - [Oven Aesthetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/decorative-casserole-dishes) (Art & Design) - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Art & Design - [Park-Model Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/park-model-tiny-homes) - [Handmade Craft Tradeshow Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ny-now-handmade-division) - [Recycled Neon Light Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/encore-encore) - [Electrically Powered Airline Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-economy-seat) All articles: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign)