# Teleconferencing Televisions The Cisco Umi Lets You Videoconference on Your HDTV By Michael Hines | Published 2010-10-09 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cisco-umi References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2010/10/home-video-conf.php#1) & [home.cisco](http://home.cisco.com/en-us/telepresence/umi/) If you’re sick of [Skype](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panoramic-conference-camera), then you need to check out the [Cisco](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/video-phone-8875) Umi. The Cisco Umi is a new device that attaches to your HDTV and enables it to [videoconference over the Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conferencing-platforms). The Cisco Umi comes with a hefty price tag and a monthly subscription fee, which could turn off some prospective buyers. Despite its cost, the Cisco Umi is a great way to videoconference with the elderly and the less-than-tech-savvy people in your life. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Teleconferencing on Hdtvs:** The disruption opportunity lies in developing affordable and user-friendly teleconferencing solutions that can be integrated into existing HDTVs. - **Alternative to Skype:** The opportunity here is to create innovative alternatives to Skype that offer improved features and functionalities. - **Videoconferencing for Specific Target Groups:** Developing specialized videoconferencing devices for elderly and less tech-savvy individuals presents an opportunity to tap into niche markets. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can embrace the trend of integrating teleconferencing capabilities into HDTVs and develop innovative products. - **Telecommunications:** Telecommunications companies can explore disruptive innovation by offering affordable and scalable videoconferencing services as an alternative to traditional providers. - **Tech Support Services:** Tech support companies can provide specialized assistance and training for elderly individuals and less tech-savvy users to enhance their videoconferencing experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [TV-Focused Webcams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vc23ga.md) - [Futuristic Video Conferencing Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-starline-1.md) - [Video-Enabled Desktop Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/video-phone-8875.md) - [Dual-Stream Video Conference Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/video-conferencing-solution.md) - [AI Video Conference Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aver-vc550.md) - [Integrated Meeting Room Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jabra-and-uma.md) - [4K Video Conference Webcams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-live-cam-sync-4k.md) - [Advanced Video Call Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/logitech-4.md) - [Holographic Hybrid Meeting Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/webex-hologram.md)