# Screen-Free Audio Platforms The Ellodee Sound Companion Lets Kids Listen to Stories and More By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-10-08 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ellodee-sound-companion References: [thegadgetflow](https://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/screen-free-audio-platform/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+thegadgetflow) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/julieliddell/the-ellodee-sound-companion?ref=5psaqu&utm_source=GadgetFlow&utm_campaign=GadgetFlow) The amount of [screen time that children are getting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/screenfree-learning-kits) each day is causing some concern amongst parents, so the Ellodee Sound Companion has been created as a piece of equipment to help entertain kids without the need for a screen. The unit works by providing children with [offline access to stories and music](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bedtimestoryme) at their leisure to keep them entertained when at home or in the backyard. The system doesn't have a screen as mentioned, but is also [free from cameras and microphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karri) to make it an advanced entertainment device focused on the privacy of a child and their family. The Ellodee Sound Companion will maximize the amount of content that children have access to, while still helping to enhance parental peace of mind. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Offline Audio Entertainment:** There is a growing trend of audio platforms that provide screen-free entertainment for children. - **Privacy-focused Devices:** Devices like the Ellodee Sound Companion are disrupting the entertainment industry by focusing on privacy and removing cameras and microphones. - **Enhancing Parental Peace of Mind:** Screen-free audio platforms like the Ellodee Sound Companion are designed to alleviate concerns about excessive screen time and provide parents with peace of mind. ### Where This Applies - **Children's Entertainment:** The Ellodee Sound Companion is positioned to disrupt the children's entertainment industry by offering a screen-free audio solution. - **Tech Gadgets:** The privacy-focused design of the Ellodee Sound Companion opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in the tech gadget industry. - **Parenting Products:** Screen-free audio platforms like the Ellodee Sound Companion cater to the growing demand for parenting products that promote healthy habits and limit screen time. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Screen-Free Play Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fabli.md) - [Screen-Free Audio Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qubitunes.md) - [Screen-Free Kids Streaming Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jooki.md) - [Toddler Off-Screen Audio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ms-rachel-tonie.md) - [Screen-Free Entertainment Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toniebox-2.md) - [Kid-Friendly Mini Audio Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yoto-mini.md) - [Gen Alpha-Focused Podcast Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/storybutton.md) - [Calming Childhood Sleep Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audiozen-my-little-morphe.md) - [Screen-Free AI Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunny-ai-companion.md)