# Smart Bluetooth-Enabling Add-Ons Adapt by Outdoor Technology Makes Any Pair of Headphones Wireless By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2013-07-30 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adapt-by-outdoor-technology References: [damngeeky](http://www.damngeeky.com/2013/07/29/12911/ot-adapt-makes-any-device-with-3-5mm-jack-bluetooth.html) & [outdoortechnology](http://www.outdoortechnology.com/Shop/Adapt_2/OT-Adapt-Black.html) The freedom to listening to your tunes without having to be physically attached to an MP3 player is something usually reserved for at-home listening, but the Adapt by Outdoor Technology looks to add wireless technology to the everyday by being able to make [any pair of headphones wireless](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disruptive-headphone). By simply pairing the Adapt by Outdoor Technology to your smartphone or MP3 player, the device can easily become a [wireless link between the devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sennheiser-btd-700). Once paired, plug in any headphones and the Adapt by Outdoor Technology will be able to [stream music](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiio-bt11) and offer basic controls for skipping or pausing songs. In a world dominated by wireless technology, the Adapt by Outdoor Technology frees up the listener to move without restriction. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Wireless Headphone Adapters:** Developing new adapters that add Bluetooth capability to any wired headphones could disrupt the headphone industry and increase accessibility for consumers. - **Bluetooth-enabled Accessories:** Creating adaptable technology that can connect any device to Bluetooth, regardless of previous compatibility, could disrupt the tech accessory market and lead to greater accessibility for users. - **Wireless Connectivity for Legacy Devices:** Developing technology that provides a wireless connection for non-Bluetooth enabled devices, such as headphones or speakers, has the potential to disrupt the consumer electronics market and provide greater flexibility for users. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Headphone Industry:** The headphone industry could benefit from creating innovative adapters or modifying current products to support wireless capabilities. - **Consumer Electronics Industry:** Companies could disrupt the consumer electronics industry by developing adaptable technology that connects previously incompatible devices to Bluetooth. - **Audio Accessory Industry:** There is potential for startups in the audio accessory industry to create adapters or products that offer wireless connectivity for legacy devices, such as older headphones or speaker systems. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Detachable Dual-Mode Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/streamline-hybrid-earphones.md) - [Helmet-Friendly Open Ear Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/detachable-open-ear-headphones.md) - [Customizable Bluetooth Amplifier Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whooshi-portable-amplifier.md) - [Wireless Transmitting Dongles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airfly.md) - [Adaptable Cityscape Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/libratone-air.md) - [Audio-Elevating Bluetooth Modules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bluetooth-module.md) - [Unibody Mobile Audio Receivers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clipon-bluetooth-audio-receiver.md) - [Masterful Modular Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masterful-modular-headphones.md) - [Lifestyle Open-Ear Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jbl-openear.md)