# Subtle Music-Streaming Gadgets The Auris Skye Improves the Quality of Wireless Music Docks By Michael Hines | Published 2013-10-24 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auris-skye References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2013/10/22/melting-cat-candles/) & [kickstarter](http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/auris/auris-skye-wifi-for-your-dock?ref=category) The Auris Skye is a new gadget that aims to improve the [wireless music listening](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/node-series). The gadget is essentially a Wi-Fi receiver that connects to a 30-pin speaker doc. Once connected, the Skye let's you [stream your music](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wiim-ultra-music-digital-hub) without having to worry about connectivity issues. The device ensures that you'll be able to go from one room to another without having to worry about your music turning off. The Auris Skye works over Wi-Fi and with AirPlay (iOS) and DLNA (Android and Windows.) The company promises an easy setup and lets you control your experience via an included app. Auris set out to raise $56,000 on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindoasis) and exceeded its goal by a healthy amount (funding is sitting at $164,000.) You can check out the video to get more info about the Auris Skye. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Wireless Music Streaming:** Develop innovative gadgets that enhance the quality and ease of wireless music streaming. - **Improved Connectivity:** Create devices that ensure seamless connectivity between speakers and music streaming sources. - **Smartphone Integration:** Design gadgets that enable easy control and customization of music streaming experiences through smartphone apps. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunity for companies to develop and market improved wireless music streaming devices for consumers. - **Audio Technology:** Innovation potential for companies to create advanced connectivity solutions and enhance audio quality in music streaming devices. - **Mobile Applications:** Opportunity for developers to create intuitive and feature-rich smartphone apps for controlling and enhancing music streaming experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Audio-Elevating Bluetooth Modules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bluetooth-module.md) - [Ambient Lighting Wireless Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindoasis.md) - [Audiophile-Grade Music Streamers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wiim-pro-plus.md) - [High-End Audio Streaming Dongles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sennheiser-btd-700.md) - [Compact Audio Amplifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiio-snowsky-tiny.md) - [Retro Sound Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/d32.md) - [Unibody Mobile Audio Receivers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clipon-bluetooth-audio-receiver.md) - [Angular Bluetooth Stereo Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bluetooth-stereo-speaker.md) - [Refined Home Audio Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a10-mkii.md)