# Connected Home Media Players The 'Homy Player' Media Player Device Has Home Automation Features By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-01-02 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/media-player-device References: [thegadgetflow](http://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/homy-player-connected-home/) & [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/homy-player-a-new-kind-of-connected-home-games-movies--3) The various technology items within the home are quickly becoming more connected to each other than ever, so the 'Homy Player' is a media player device that identifies the latest capabilities. The 'Homy Player' is capable of providing connectivity to home security functions, [smart home automation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelly-wall-display-x2i) and the ability to watch a multitude of different media types with ease. Instead of featuring a clunky design like [large set top boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humax-aura-ez-4k-tv-recorder) on the market, the 'Homy Player' is compact in design and features a stylish aesthetic. The media player device enables users to control a multitude of different products directly from the unit without having to look at their smartphone or physically interact with the device. The unit also acts as [3D gaming console](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playdate-handheld-gaming-device) for enhanced capabilities that are unlike what's possible with other devices out there. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 46% | 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) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Connected Home Media Player Devices:** The rise of more connected home devices, such as the 'Homy Player', presents opportunities to incorporate more home automation features into media player devices. - **Compact and Stylish Design for Media Players:** The trend towards smaller, more aesthetically pleasing media player designs presents opportunities for companies to innovate in product design. - **Multifunctional Media Player Devices:** The 'Homy Player' showcases the trend towards media player devices that also incorporate additional functions, such as home security and 3D gaming capabilities. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Smart Home Automation:** The 'Homy Player' highlights the potential for media player devices to contribute to the growing smart home automation industry. - **Home Security Technology:** The incorporation of home security features in the 'Homy Player' presents opportunities for companies to further innovate in the home security industry. - **Digital Entertainment and Gaming:** The 'Homy Player' offers new possibilities for entertainment and gaming industries, showcasing the potential for multimedia and gaming to merge in connected home devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [All-in-One Commercial Media Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rockbot-smart-amp.md) - [Portable Media Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-media-player.md) - [Omni-Compatible Smart Home Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homey-pro.md) - [Modular Physical Media Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winamp-media-player-device.md) - [Circular Streaming Service Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spotify-home-thing.md) - [Retrofuturistic Streaming Audio Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-streaming-audio-player.md) - [Universal Smart Remote Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-smart-remote-controller.md) - [Dedicated Smart Home Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-automation-control-pad.md) - [Metaverse-Connected Streaming Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metaverse-streaming-device.md)