# Colorfully Connected Home Phones The Home Phone by UrbanHello Lets You Get Tech Savvy at Home By Tana Makmanee | Published 2013-01-08 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorfully-smart-home-phones References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/urbanhello-home-phone/25660/) & [kickstarter](http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1504990231/the-home-phone) The smart phone market has been taking the mobile world by storm, and now it’s looking to target not only this generation’s tech-savvy youth, but those who rely on home phones for their communication needs. Designed by UrbanHello, the ‘Home Phone’ was launched on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hombi) and at CES 2013. The home phone seeks to make the [traditional household phone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-technology-tech-brand-kickbacks-discman-is-nostalgic) cool again. The home phone is equipped with patented technology that allows it to automatically switch to a hands-free mode once placed upon a table. Its unique cylinder-type shape allows it to stand freely on its own wherever you may like. Also, its speaker system allows you to become embraced in 360° of high definition sound, letting you and your whole family participate in the call. With a mechanical keyboard on the bottom, OLED displays that self activate and the fact that it comes in a [variety of playful colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-phone-experimentation), the home phone by UrbanHello is sure to entice those wishing to add some tech savvy improvements to their ordinary household phones. Having received a CES 2013 Innovations Award, the home phone is sure to lead the way in the cordless smart home phone market. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 14% | 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) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Smart Home Phones:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the home phone market by introducing smart features like hands-free mode and high-definition sound. - **Tech-savvy Household Appliances:** Creating a range of household appliances with tech-savvy features, such as self-activating OLED displays, to enhance the user experience. - **Colorful Tech Accessories:** Trend towards playful colors in tech accessories for the home, presenting an opportunity to redesign and add vibrancy to traditional devices. ### Where This Applies - **Telecommunications:** The telecommunications industry can explore innovative ways to revamp home phones and cater to the tech-savvy market. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can develop a range of tech-savvy household appliances with smart features to enhance convenience and connectivity. - **Home Decor:** Opportunity for the home decor industry to create colorful tech accessories that seamlessly blend with the aesthetic of modern homes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modernized Familial Landline Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wifi-home-phone.md) - [Retro Tech Speakerphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-phone.md) - [Retro Tech Phone Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/native-union-pop-phone.md) - [Retro Phone-Inspired Label Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-phone-labeling.md) - [Eye-Catching Freestanding Home Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oli-home-speaker.md) - [Modernized Nostalgic Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tin-cans.md) - [Decor-Disguised Smart Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-home-product-concepts.md) - [Swappable Keypad Cellphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sidephone-sp01.md) - [Watch-Like Smart Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wristphone.md)