# Customizable Feature-Rich Speakers The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M3 Speaker Works with Smart Homes By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-11-10 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beoplay-m3 References: [uncrate](https://uncrate.com/article/bang-olufsen-beoplay-m3-speaker/) The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M3 Speaker has been designed to offer users a streamlined product that can be customized to their design preferences and used within the home for a unified experience. Designed by Copenhagen-based Cecilie Man, the speaker comes as a compact speaker that can be outfitted with different covers to change up the look as required. This includes natural Kvadrat-sourced blended wool fabric or anodized aluminum, which will provide a warmer or cleaner aesthetic to suit spaces of all kinds. The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M3 Speaker includes [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bowers-wilkins-zeppelin-mclaren-edition-speaker) [AirPlay 2](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audio-pro-a10-mkii-black) compatibility as well as the option to listen via Bluetooth or WiFi using Blink Multiroom, QPlay or even [Chromecast](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braun-audio-le-series) to suit users of all varieties. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Customizable Speakers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a platform that allows users to easily customize the design and appearance of speakers to match their personal style. - **Smart Home Integration:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create smart speakers that seamlessly integrate with various smart home systems, enabling users to control their entire home audio experience. - **Multiroom Listening:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build speakers with advanced multiroom capabilities that allow users to play synchronized music in different rooms of the house. ### Where This Applies - **Audio Equipment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop cutting-edge audio equipment that offers customizable features and seamless integration with smart home systems. - **Smart Home Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative solutions for smart homes, such as customizable speakers, to enhance the overall user experience and convenience. - **Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and manufacture stylish speaker covers made from high-quality materials that align with the latest home decor trends. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Future-Proof Luxurious Portable Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beosound-a5-portable-speaker.md) - [Immersive Multi-Room Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multiroom-speaker.md) - [Sustainable Compact Bluetooth Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beosound-a1-3rd-gen.md) - [Basket-Resembling Premium Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beosound-a5.md) - [Chic Sustainable Portable Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bang-olufsen-beosound-a1.md) - [Collaborative Industrial Speaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bang-olufsen-x-vollebak-beosound-2.md) - [Building Block Audio Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-bluetooth-speaker.md) - [Chic Marble-Accented Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bang-olufsen-beosound-balance-natura-speaker.md) - [Wireless Harmonious Modern Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beolab-8.md)