# Smartphone Button Peripherals The Air Button Allows You to Add Additional Functions to Your Device By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2015-10-30 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-button References: [thegadgetflow](http://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/air-button-powerful-shortcut-button-android-devices/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/521670848/air-button-powerful-shortcut-button-for-android-de?utm_source=Gadget) Touchscreens have revolutionized the way we interact with technology, but sometimes you just need a [single button](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dribble) that'll do a simple task, so the Air Button is here to help Android users to quickly add additional functionality to their devices without having to upgrade. Sticking on the back of your smartphone, the Air Button comes in two different models that feature one or two buttons, respectively. Connecting to your device via NFC, the Air Button can be customized via the accompanying app to do a variety of tasks when pushed. The Air Button can be programed to [mute notifications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blank-spaces-app), turn on the flashlight, call for help, turn connectivity like WiFi or Bluetooth on or off and a whole slew of other tasks. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Button Peripherals:** Button peripherals provide a simple and efficient way to add additional functionality to smartphones without the need for upgrades. - **Customizable Functionality:** The ability to customize button peripherals via accompanying apps opens up endless possibilities for users to assign various tasks to a single button. - **Seamless Integration:** Button peripherals that connect to smartphones via NFC ensure a seamless integration and easy setup process. ### Who This Affects Most - **Smartphone Accessories:** The market for smartphone accessories, specifically button peripherals, is expanding as users seek to enhance the capabilities of their devices. - **App Development:** The development of accompanying apps for button peripherals presents opportunities for businesses to create innovative and user-friendly customization options. - **Mobile Technology:** The integration of button peripherals into smartphones represents a disruptive innovation in the mobile technology industry, providing users with a convenient alternative to touchscreen interaction. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Shortcut Button Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pitaka-pinbutton.md) - [Action Button Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bangcase.md) - [Smartwatch Shortcut-Programmed Buttons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/action-button.md) - [Smart Home Scenario Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelly-blu-button1.md) - [Portable Emergency Alert Buttons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arlo-safe-button.md) - [Tactical Smartphone Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pui-series.md) - [Rotating Button Panel Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-one.md) - [Wearable Athlete Smartphone Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easy-control-wearable-remote.md) - [Customizable Controller Attachments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/back-button-attachment.md)