# Voice-Activated Entertainment Controllers The Logitech Harmony Line Now Works with Amazon Alexa By Joey Haar | Published 2017-12-04 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/logitech-harmony References: [logitech](https://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/harmony-pro/page/harmony-alexa) Home entertainment systems tend to be complicated to control, but the new [Amazon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fire-tv-omni-series) Alexa skills available through the [Logitech](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/logitech-7) [Harmony](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arms-rehabilitating-robotic-wearable) line of controllers make it easy for anyone to take control of the night's viewing options. Logitech Harmony controllers can now take control of one's home entertainment system with voice commands enabled through one's Amazon Alexa-enabled devices. The skills available through Harmony controllers range from simple to more intricate. The device can control basic aspects of one system, such as turning it on and off, controlling the volume, and changing to specific channels. However, users can also pre-program different 'Activities'. For example, users can put together a 'Movie Night' command that simultaneously turns the TV to a movie channel, dims the lights, and turns up the volume. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 10% | 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 - **Voice-activated Entertainment Control:** Opportunity for companies to develop innovative voice-activated controllers that simplify and enhance the user experience of home entertainment systems. - **Integration of Amazon Alexa Skills:** Opportunity for businesses to integrate Amazon Alexa skills into their products and services, offering seamless control and customization options for users. - **Personalized 'activities' Programming:** Opportunity to create and market personalized 'Activities' programming, allowing users to automate complex sequences of actions for their home entertainment systems. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruption opportunity for consumer electronics companies to develop voice-activated entertainment controllers that simplify and revolutionize the way people interact with their home entertainment systems. - **Smart Home Technology:** Opportunity for smart home technology providers to integrate Amazon Alexa skills into their products, offering an enhanced and hands-free control experience for users. - **Entertainment Industry:** Disruptive potential for the entertainment industry to capitalize on personalized 'Activities' programming, creating tailor-made experiences for users and driving engagement with their content. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Conversational Smart Home Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alexa-smart-home.md) - [Smart Home Controller Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-remote-controller.md) - [Hands-Free Streaming Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fire-tv-stick.md) - [Voice-Controlled Car Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ford-x-amazon.md) - [Artistic Voice Assistant Televisions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-the-frame-ls03d.md) - [Voice-Controlled Smart Dishwashers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-sharp-smart-dishwasher.md) - [Voice-First Web Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alexacom.md) - [Stylish Voice-Powered Remotes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wiim-voice-remote-2.md) - [Universal Smart Remote Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-smart-remote-controller.md)