# Phone-Free Smart Speakers AUDEA's Voice-Controlled Smart Speaker System is Debuting at CES 2020 By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-01-07 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audea-trio-smart-speaker-system References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/audea-introduces-the-worlds-highest-quality-smart-speaker-that-runs-music-and-video-apps-without-a-phone-300981993.html) & [myaudea](http://www.myaudea.com/) At CES 2020, AUDEA is introducing a new class of intelligent speakers with the TRIO Smart Speaker System. This new release sets itself apart as the first multi-room speaker system of its kind that requires no phone for running apps like [Spotify](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pantheone-audio-obsidian), [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dio-node) Music and [YouTube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-mini-theater). The voice-controlled smart system includes an app processor and a vibrant display of its own, making it easy for people to browse music, videos and playlists, plus make adjustments to the equalizer sound quality settings with ease. AUDEA also has the potential to run news, weather and home control apps. AUDEA supports Google Assistant and the company's patented VOXXI—a soon-to-be-released voice control feature that gives users the power to create custom Google Assistant wake words and voice commands. Image Credit: AUDEA ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [AI](https://www.trendhunter.com/ai) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Phone-free Smart Speakers:** Opportunity for developing smart speakers that do not require a phone to operate apps and services. - **Multi-room Speaker Systems:** Opportunity for creating intelligent speaker systems that can be used in multiple rooms without relying on a phone. - **Voice-controlled Smart Systems:** Opportunity for creating smart systems with voice control capabilities that can run various apps, adjust settings, and perform tasks without the need for a phone. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Smart Home Technology:** Opportunity for integrating phone-free smart speakers into smart home systems for seamless voice-controlled experiences. - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunity for consumer electronics companies to develop and market innovative phone-free smart speaker systems. - **Music Streaming Services:** Opportunity for music streaming services to collaborate with phone-free smart speaker manufacturers to offer seamless integration and enhanced user experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Affordable Multi-Room Speaker Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dio-node.md) - [Immersive Karaoke-Enabled Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soundcore.md) - [WiFi-Less Voice-Activated Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-done-simple.md) - [Transparent AI Smart Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiantian-casa-aria.md) - [Spatial Audio Smart Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/era-300.md) - [AI-Powered Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turningai-speaker.md) - [Spatial Audio Bluetooth Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/era-speaker.md) - [Immersive AI Household Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-home-speaker.md) - [Voice-Controlled Music Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonos-voice.md)