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# DIY Wireless Speakers
This DIY Project Lets Makers Create Custom AirPlay Speakers

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-01-22 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airplay-speakers
References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/raspberry-pi-zero-airplay-speaker/) & [frederickvandenbosch.be](http://frederickvandenbosch.be/?p=1447)

Maker culture is showing little sign of slowing down, which is evident with products like these [AirPlay speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orgdot-n200) that make use of a Raspberry Pi Zero to create a wireless experience. Created and designed by Frederick Vandenbosch, the DIY tutorial, which is posted entirely online, is an impressive feat that is created using a WiFi dongle, the Raspberry Pi Zero Mini and a handful of other components.

Being that technology and customization have become ubiquitous notions in our modern culture, this DIY AirPlay speaker is an example of a resonating shift in consumer culture. As users begin to realize they can make their own [customized products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bang-olufsen-atelier) with just a few simple, inexpensive components we could see a decrease in the purchase of OEM items.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.6/10
- Popularity: 80% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Maker Culture:** The growing maker culture will continue to drive the DIY wireless speaker trend, encouraging individuals to create their own customized products.
- **Customization:** As consumer preferences lean towards customized products, the DIY wireless speaker trend offers an opportunity for businesses to cater to individual needs and preferences.
- **Decrease in OEM Purchases:** The rise of DIY wireless speakers could potentially disrupt the traditional consumer electronics industry, leading to a decrease in purchases of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) items.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Consumer Electronics:** Businesses in the consumer electronics industry can seize the opportunity presented by the DIY wireless speaker trend by providing customizable and user-friendly solutions.
- **Maker Tools and Components:** The increasing popularity of DIY wireless speakers opens up a market for businesses in the maker tools and components industry to provide easy-to-use and affordable solutions for makers.
- **Online DIY Education:** There is potential for growth in the online DIY education industry as more individuals seek tutorials and resources to learn how to create their own wireless speakers.

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