# Charming Smart Home Solutions The Kakao Friends Homekit Collection is Functional and Cute By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-09-26 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kakao-friends-homekit References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2019/09/25/__trashed/) & [nendo.jp](http://www.nendo.jp/en/works/kakao-friends-homekit/) The [Kakao Friends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kakao-friends-1) Homekit collection has been unveiled as a lineup of smart home solutions that offer users a charming yet functional device for enhancing their everyday well-being. Designed in collaboration between [Nendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nendo-pokmon-mosaic-collection) and Kakao Friends, the device include seven products in total such as a humidifier, body scale, air purifier and more that are all ethereally designed with characters from Korean messenger app [Kakao Talk](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Google-Expanded) in mind. This brings a playful touch to otherwise everyday objects that are quickly being integrated into our living spaces. The Kakao Friends Homekit collection addresses the increasing need for smart home solutions with an aesthetic edge as consumers seek to outfit their home with the latest innovations without losing sight of their need for inviting design. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## 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 - **Aesthetic Smart Home Solutions:** Smart home solutions that offer functional benefits with a charming design. - **Collaborative Home Solutions:** Products designed in collaboration between different brands that offer smart solutions with a playful touch. - **Character-themed Home Devices:** Smart home devices that are inspired by popular characters to add a personal touch to everyday objects. ### Where This Applies - **Smart Home Technology:** Innovative smart home technology that offers functional benefits with an aesthetically pleasing design. - **Home Decor and Design:** Collaboration between smart home technology and home decor to create inviting and functional living spaces. - **Entertainment and Pop Culture:** Device manufacturers can leverage popular entertainment and pop culture characters to create compelling and relatable products for tech enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vintage Grocery-Themed Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kakao-friends-1.md) - [Animalistic Ceramic Smart Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/savannah-smart-products.md) - [Decor-Disguised Smart Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-home-product-concepts.md) - [AI-Powered Smart Home Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-smart-home-solutions.md) - [Playful Eco-Friendly Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-ecofriends-collection.md) - [Smart Home Control Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kocom-the-frame.md) - [Emotion Recognition Robot Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kakaloom.md) - [AI-Powered Collectible Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heymates.md) - [Rabbit-Inspired K-Beauty Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dearcloud-x-miffy.md)