# Phones as Multimedia Remotes Miika Mahonen's Nokia Pulse Controls the Room By Andrew Robichaud | Published 2009-05-21 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miika-mahonens-nokia-pulse References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2009/05/21/pocket-projector-turns-mobile-into-remote-2/) & [coroflot](http://www.coroflot.com/public/individual_details.asp?job_seeker_id=266487&t=&is_featured=-1&&page_no=&c=1) In an interesting but compact design, Miika Mahonen’s [Nokia](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nokia-n90) [Pulse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jbl-pulse-5) appears to be quite welcoming. The concept of the Pulse is a [mini do-it-all projector](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mogo4). Equipped with an LED projector and Dolby digital sound, the Nokia Pulse uses a phone as a remote (through Bluetooth) to control the devices actions. The Nokia Pulse is great for any multimedia experience, from a brief office presentation to watching a movie at home. The image size ranges from 15” up to 60” with a boasting 16.7 million colours. The Nokia Pulse, to say the least, is a tiny little multimedia mastermind. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 2% | 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 - **Mini Projector Technology:** The trend of mini projectors in multimedia devices presents opportunities for compact and portable entertainment experiences. - **Phone as Remote Control:** The trend of using smartphones as multimedia remotes opens up opportunities for seamless control and enhanced user experience. - **Compact Multimedia Solutions:** The trend of compact and multifunctional multimedia devices provides opportunities for versatile and space-saving entertainment options. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by integrating mini projectors into various multimedia devices. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can leverage the phone as a remote control trend to enhance interactive experiences in movies, gaming, and live events. - **Business Presentation Tools:** The business presentation tools industry can benefit from compact multimedia solutions to enable seamless and engaging presentations on the go. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Business Professional Presentation Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pico-projector-concept.md) - [Expressive Side-Display Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/video-bubble-projector.md) - [Modernized-Retro Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muturn-projector.md) - [Compact Projection Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dangbei-n2-mini.md) - [Motion-Sensing Remote Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jmgo-n3-ultra-max.md) - [3-in-1 Stand-Pole Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-pf600u.md) - [Multifunctional Foldable Mobile Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/move-mobile-device.md) - [Connective Miniature Media Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pico-t1.md) - [Micro Mobile Multimedia Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/groview-mini-projector.md)