# Double Duty Remote Controls The Bottle Opener Remote is a Hybrid Drinking Accessory By Jonathon Brown | Published 2012-11-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bottle-opener-remote References: [awesomestufftobuy](http://awesomestufftobuy.com/bottle-opener-tv-remote/) & [myclicker](http://www.myclicker.com/) Watching TV and drinking beer have always gone hand in hand, but with this bottle opener remote, the two activities can be completely intertwined. Why use one thing to turn up the TV and another to turn up the party? Combine the two and you get this cool bottle opener remote from MyClicker.com. This is perfect for those of us who have no desire to get out of our chairs and search the cutlery drawer for that illusive bottle opener. Giving all the more reason to keep the clicker in plain sight, this drinking accessory packs double duty fun. Sold for $12.99, the remote control comes in blue and features a metal groove on its left side for bottle opening. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Hybrid Remote Controls:** Combining different functions into a single device can be a disruptive innovation opportunity for remote control manufacturers. - **Connected Consumables:** The Bottle Opener Remote is an example of how traditional consumer products can be adapted with connected features to enhance user experience. - **Convenience Products:** Products that offer convenience and time-saving benefits, like the Bottle Opener Remote, can be a desirable trend for busy consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** The hybrid nature of the Bottle Opener Remote presents a potential opportunity for innovation in the remote control industry. - **Beverage:** The Bottle Opener Remote can provide a unique and compelling marketing opportunity for beverage companies looking to offer unique drinking experiences. - **Retail:** Innovative products like the Bottle Opener Remote can offer retailers a way to stand out in a highly competitive market and provide unique value to customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smart Bottle Openers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-bottle-opener.md) - [Dynamic Curved Bottle Openers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dancing-opener.md) - [Bat-Shaped Wine Openers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wine-and-beer-openers.md) - [Dynamic Mechanical Bottle Openers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ryan-k.md) - [Wine Bottle Cork Trimmers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qwikcork.md) - [Branded Beer-Opening Nutcrackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beeropening-nutcrackers.md) - [Decorative Bottle Openers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decorative-bottle-opener1.md) - [Universal Smart Home Remotes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchbot-universal-remote.md) - [T-Shaped Remote Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sightless-remote-control.md)