# Bluetooth-Enabling Devices The Antec Mobile 'Smart Bean' Bluetooth Receiver Makes Devices Wireless By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-03-17 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bluetooth-receiver References: [thegadgetflow](http://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/smart-bean-bluetooth-receiver-antec-mobile/) & [amzn.to](http://amzn.to/1U1HzJx) Devices are now being made with Bluetooth built-in, but for those that slightly less with the times the [Antec](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flux-m) Mobile 'Smart Bean' Bluetooth receiver offers a helping hand. Working with 3.5mm audio jacks, the Antec Mobile 'Smart Bean' instantly offers [Bluetooth connectivity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bluetooth-special-interest-group) in a variety of different ways. When plugged into devices, the Antec Mobile 'Smart Bean' allows Bluetooth to be enabled. When headphones are plugged into the Antec Mobile 'Smart Bean,' this allows users to instantly make them [wireless for utilization with a smartphone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twelve-south-airfly-pro-2) or MP3 player. The Antec Mobile 'Smart Bean' Bluetooth receiver helps allow users to update their existing technology without having to upgrade their devices. The unit will offer about six hours of functionality before requiring a recharge. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Bluetooth-enabling Devices:** Opportunity for businesses to create devices with built-in Bluetooth connectivity or offer Bluetooth receiver accessories. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Electronics Manufacturing:** Opportunity for electronics manufacturers to create devices with built-in Bluetooth connectivity or produce Bluetooth receiver accessories. - **Audio Accessories:** Opportunity for audio accessory manufacturers to create Bluetooth receiver accessories that enable wireless functionality for existing devices. - **Consumer Electronics Retail:** Opportunity for retailers to sell Bluetooth-enabling devices or Bluetooth receiver accessories to consumers looking to upgrade their existing technology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bluetooth Broadcasting Dongles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twelve-south-airfly-2.md) - [Wireless Transmitting Dongles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airfly.md) - [Audio-Upgrading Smartphone Transmitters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiio-bt11.md) - [Customizable Bluetooth Amplifier Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whooshi-portable-amplifier.md) - [Aftermarket Smartphone Audio Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buddy-audio-device.md) - [Aftermarket Console Connectivity Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8bitdo-retro-receiver.md) - [High-End Audio Streaming Dongles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sennheiser-btd-700.md) - [Wireless Smartphone Car Adapters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-android-auto-device.md) - [Bluetooth Karaoke Setups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inbase.md)