# Interactive Home Notification Projectors The HTC VIVE AR Lamp Eliminates the Need for Screens By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-04-10 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/htc-vive-ar-lamp References: [thegadgetflow](https://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/ar-projection-lamp/) & [behance.net](https://www.behance.net/gallery/76239929/HTC-VIVE-AR-lamp) Smart home technology is often characterized by screens that are meant to be strategically placed in the living space but can oftentimes come as a distraction, so the conceptual [HTC](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-shooting-system) VIVE AR Lamp has been designed as an alternative. The projector has been conceptually designed by the [Swift Creatives Studio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Integrated-precision-positioning) and works by being positioned into the home in any desired room. The device will only spring to life when a notification comes through to let those within the home go about their daily routine without any unnecessary interruption that can sometimes be created by digital screens. The conceptual HTC VIVE AR Lamp comes as an answer to the [always-on phenomenon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-detox-device) where consumers find themselves constantly distracted by digital devices and require a way to stay connected without fully switching off. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## 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 - **Interactive Projectors:** Creating projectors that replace screens in smart homes can disrupt the traditional smart home industry and allow for more immersive experiences. - **AR Notification Devices:** Developing AR devices that can display notifications or alerts without the use of screens can revolutionize personal tech and smart home industries. - **Screenless Smart Homes:** Creating a screenless smart home industry can lead to less distractions and more seamless integration in people's homes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Smart Home Industry:** The smart home industry can utilize interactive projectors as a new way for people to interact with their living spaces and create a more immersive experience. - **Personal Tech Industry:** The personal tech industry can benefit from the development of AR notification devices, allowing for greater portability and convenience for people on-the-go. - **Home Automation Industry:** The home automation industry can capitalize on the trend of screenless smart homes by integrating more voice-activated or gesture-controlled devices into their products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Powered Entryway Light Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dearbell.md) - [Window Covering Projector Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/village-projector.md) - [Contemporary Home Theatre Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magic-lamp.md) - [Overhead Light Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xgimi-magic-lamp.md) - [AR Projector Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beamar-pendant-lamp.md) - [Expressive Side-Display Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/video-bubble-projector.md) - [Augmented Reality Projection Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacetop.md) - [AI-Powered Productivity Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-ai-device.md) - [Branded Smart Assistant Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-cinema.md)