# Responsive Illumination Speakers The Harman Kardon Allure Smart Speaker Provides 360-Degree Audio By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-01-13 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harman-kardon-allure References: [gadgetsin](http://gadgetsin.com/harman-kardon-allure-alexa-smart-speaker.htm) & [amzn.to](http://amzn.to/2CVgce6) The [Harman Kardon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harman-kardon-soundsticks-5) Allure is a new smart speaker from the technology brand that will provide users with access to premium features in a unit that looks modern and stylish enough for any living or working space. The speaker boasts 360-degree audio that will fill any room with crisp music, while an integrated responsive lighting system will create a dramatic ambience that truly looks and feels futuristic. The Harman Kardon Allure smart speaker provides built-in access to [Amazon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pantheone-audio-obsidian) [Alexa](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultraloq-smart-home-locks) that is key consistent thanks to dual-band WiFi connectivity. This enables users to perform several tasks like smart home control, music playback and much more without having to interact with a smartphone. As consumers become more interested in smart home solutions, it's likely we'll continue to see speakers dominate the market as a cost-effective and simple option to bring AI into a household. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 44% | 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) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **360-degree Audio Speakers:** The emergence of 360-degree audio speakers can disrupt the audio industry by offering a premium audio solution that envelops the room. - **Responsive Lighting Systems:** Incorporating responsive lighting systems into speakers presents an opportunity for companies to innovate and create stylish and functional devices that appeal to customers. - **Smart Home Integration:** The integration of smart home features into speakers provides a simple and cost-effective option for consumers to bring AI technology into their homes. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Audio Equipment:** The emergence of 360-degree audio speakers and responsive lighting systems present a chance for companies to improve upon traditional audio equipment designs. - **Home Automation:** Companies can tap into the trend of smart home integration by incorporating these features into their products and providing cost-effective solutions for consumers. - **Interior Design:** Incorporating stylish and futuristic designs into speakers with responsive lighting systems can present opportunities for companies to expand or establish themselves in the interior design market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Physically Interactive AI Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iris-hybrid-speaker.md) - [Millennium-Era Sound Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harman-kardon-soundsticks-5.md) - [Drop-Shaped Smart Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pantheone-audio-obsidian.md) - [Acousto-Optic Smart Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-wireless-speaker-design.md) - [Three-Dimensional Home Audio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-speaker.md) - [Immersive Multi-Room Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multiroom-speaker.md) - [Multifunctional Traveler Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traveller-speaker.md) - [Multidirectional Living Room Soundbars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harman-kardon-citation-multibeam-1100.md) - [Futuristic High-End Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiaomi-sound-pro.md)