# Home Entertainment Smart Speakers This Conceptual Apple HomePod Pro Imagines a Next-Gen Device By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-08-16 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homepod-pro References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2019/08/15/could-this-be-the-successor-to-apples-homepod/) The conceptual Apple HomePod Pro has been designed by Philip Goolkasian as a next-generation imagining of the HomePod speaker from the technology brand to further integrate it into the [smart home experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-home-assistant-concept). The speaker boasts an elongated design compared to the original that's more cylindrical and is outfitted with a display on the top for seamlessly cycling through information. The speaker pairs with the [Apple TV 4K](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siriusxm) to let users enjoy the experience of using a soundbar without the need for an additional solution to maximize functionality. Dual high-excursion woofers, 14 beaming tweeters and 10 ambient microphones round the unit off as a precision audio device for enhancing smart homes. The conceptual Apple HomePod Pro is also calibrated for office use to help make conference calls as simple and streamlined as possible. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 67% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Smart Home Speakers:** Smart home speakers are evolving into more sophisticated devices with a variety of features beyond voice-controlled entertainment, such as video displays and integration with other smart home technologies. - **Cylindrical Speaker Design:** Cylindrical designs are becoming more popular for smart home speakers due to their sleek and modern aesthetics, while still providing quality audio and functional features. - **Office-friendly Smart Speakers:** Smart speakers designed specifically for use in offices are gaining popularity, with features such as enhanced conference call capabilities and seamless integration with productivity software. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry is focused on developing more advanced smart home speakers with a range of features and capabilities, such as video displays and voice recognition technology. - **Home Automation:** Home automation companies are seeking to integrate smart home speakers into their products and services, offering consumers a more seamless and comprehensive home automation experience. - **Business Technology:** The business technology sector is exploring the potential for smart speakers to enhance collaboration and productivity in the workplace, with features such as advanced conference call capabilities and integration with productivity software. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Acousto-Optic Smart Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-wireless-speaker-design.md) - [Earphone-Equipped Folding Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-ipro.md) - [Posh Parabolic Design Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deskpod.md) - [AI-Powered Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turningai-speaker.md) - [Auxiliary Display Smart Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-omni-smart-speaker.md) - [Eye-Catching Freestanding Home Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oli-home-speaker.md) - [Futuristic High-End Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiaomi-sound-pro.md) - [Matter-Compatible Home Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homepod.md) - [AR Headset-Holding Desktop Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-smart-speaker.md)