# Gesture-Controlled Smartwatches The Deus Ex Aria Enables Hands-Free Interaction With Your Watch By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-07-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deus-ex-aria References: [springwise](http://www.springwise.com/gesture-control-system-enables-hands-free-smartwatch-interaction/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/belfio/deus-ex-aria-the-evolution-of-smartwatch-control) Even though the smartwatch is still a relatively new product to hit the market, some companies are already looking for ways to incorporate new technology, such as the Deus Ex Aria. Currently crowdfunding on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prolo-ring), the smartwatch invention is controlled with gestures, enabling hands-free interaction with the device. Instead, you can make commands with simple finger movements. How this is easier than using your finger to press buttons remains to be seen. The [gesture control system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flick-wand) works with [Pebble](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pebble-index-01) and similar smartwatches. Deus Ex Aria functions in one of two ways: as a Pebble Time smart strap or an Android Wear clip-on. Using either pre-programmed gestures or customized moves, you can interact with your smartwatch in a variety of ways, from answering calls to reading emails or even playing music. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/watches) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Gesture-controlled Technology:** The use of gestures for hands-free interaction with smartwatches suggests potential for further development in gesture-controlled technology for other devices. - **Smartwatch Accessories:** The development of smartwatch accessories like Deus Ex Aria opens up new possibilities for improving smartwatches' functionality. - **Customizable Gestures:** The trend of customizable gestures offers an opportunity for personalization in human-computer interactions that can be applied to various devices. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Wearable Technology:** Gesture-controlled smartwatches are likely to influence the evolution of wearable technology as a whole. - **Mobile Devices:** The invention of Deus Ex Aria suggests potential for development in hands-free interaction technology for other mobile devices. - **Gaming Industry:** The technology used in gesture-controlled smartwatches can be further developed to offer more immersive gameplay experiences in the gaming industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Industrial Gesture Control Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snapsync-band1.md) - [Gesture-Controlling Smart Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wow-mouse-app.md) - [Wearable Gesture Control Remotes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-wearable-controller.md) - [Gesture-Control Earpiece Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-air-concept.md) - [Neural Interface Wristbands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-wristband.md) - [Human-Computer Interaction Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tech-at-meta.md) - [Hand-Worn Athlete Smart Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handworn-smart-display.md) - [Gesture-Controlled Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spatial-touch.md) - [Carbon-Neutral Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-watch-series-9.md)