# Completely Universal Controllers The iControlPad 2 Lets You Control All Your Bluetooth Devices By Trenton Millar | Published 2012-09-18 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/icontrolpad-2 References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2012/09/17/icontrolpad-2-mobile-controller) & [kickstarter](http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1703567677/icontrolpad-2-the-open-source-controller) Universal remotes can often times look like they make it even more complicated to control all your devices, but the iControlPad 2 is a sleek universal remote that avoids this problem. This [mobile controller](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backbone-1) can connect to any of your devices that has Bluetooth capabilities. The iControlPad 2 has an array of different controls. It boasts a 55-key keyboards, a d-pad, two analog joysticks, and two shoulder buttons. It can connect via USB cable as well, and is open source, which means that the iControlPad 2 can control most any device -- the battery can hold a charge for up to 14 hours. Right now this is a [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crush-controller) campaign, so help support the campaign to reserve your iControlPad 2 (not associated with [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyperkin-x-gamesir-x5-alteron).) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Universal Controllers for Bluetooth Devices:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing a universal controller that can seamlessly connect to any Bluetooth device, providing a user-friendly and consolidated control experience. - **Sleek and Open Source Mobile Controllers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating sleek and open-source mobile controllers that offer a wide range of controls, allowing users to connect and control multiple devices effortlessly. - **Crowdfunding Campaigns for Innovative Controllers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilizing crowdfunding platforms to support and launch campaigns for the development of innovative controllers that enhance user experience and device compatibility. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionizing the consumer electronics industry by introducing universal controllers that seamlessly connect to any Bluetooth device and offer a more streamlined control experience. - **Gaming and Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Transforming the gaming and entertainment industry by offering sleek and open-source mobile controllers that enhance gameplay and provide compatibility across various devices. - **Technology and Gadgets:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Driving innovation in the technology and gadgets industry by introducing crowdfunding campaigns to support the development of innovative controllers that revolutionize device control and connectivity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Universal Smart Home Remotes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchbot-universal-remote.md) - [Hybrid Multi-System Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powera.md) - [Mappable Mobile Gamer Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimate-mobile-gaming-controller.md) - [Universal Smart Remote Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-smart-remote-controller.md) - [Wireless Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8bitdo.md) - [Chromatic Cost-Conscious Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8bitdo-ultimate-2c.md) - [Customizable Mobile Game Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyperkin-x-gamesir-x5-alteron.md) - [Compact Mobile Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8bitdo-flippad.md) - [Charging-Friendly Smartphone Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-gaming-controller.md)