# Wireless-Enabling Headphone Devices The Boud 'PLUB' Bluetooth Receivers Enable Wireless Use By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-04-06 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bluetooth-receivers References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/plub-makes-wired-headphones-wireless-06-04-2017/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/864001667/plub-dont-plug-in-plub-in) Wireless headphones are becoming an essential component as the days of physical connections become numbered, so the Boud 'PLUB' Bluetooth receivers are designed to enable theses capabilities from your existing devices now. Working with your [existing earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hmd-amped-buds), the Boud 'PLUB' works by having your headphones plugged into the receiver and creating a connection with your smartphone or other Bluetooth-enabled device. The assembly is kept stored within a [minimal neckband](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soundpeats-pearlclip-pro) that can be worn comfortably when in use and when not to ensure your headphones are always within reach. The Boud 'PLUB' Bluetooth receivers offer up to five hours of battery life, keep a minimalistic design aesthetic and are inherently lightweight to ensure they won't weigh you down when being used during a commute or at work. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 17% | 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 - **Wireless Headphones:** Opportunity for companies to innovate and improve the wireless headphone technology. - **Bluetooth Receivers:** Possibilities for developing more advanced and efficient Bluetooth receivers. - **Minimalistic Design:** Creating sleek and lightweight designs for wearable audio accessories. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Consumer Electronics:** Potential for companies in the consumer electronics industry to incorporate wireless headphone technology into their products. - **Audio Accessories:** Opportunity for companies in the audio accessories industry to develop and sell Bluetooth receivers for wireless headphones. - **Wearable Technology:** Innovative designs for wearable audio accessories can disrupt the wearable technology industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bluetooth Broadcasting Dongles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twelve-south-airfly-2.md) - [Open-Ear Wireless Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linkbuds.md) - [Detachable Dual-Mode Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/streamline-hybrid-earphones.md) - [Wireless Transmitting Dongles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airfly.md) - [Contoured Ear-Hugging Headphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earbugs.md) - [Audio-Elevating Bluetooth Modules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bluetooth-module.md) - [Fashion-Forward Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/openear-earbud-concept.md) - [Helmet-Friendly Open Ear Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/detachable-open-ear-headphones.md) - [Pastel-Hued Open Ear Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-linkbuds-clip-open.md)