# Mood-Sensing Music Boxes These Smart Speakers Gauge the Mood of the Room and Play the Right Music By Michael Baxter | Published 2014-01-06 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mood-sensing References: [springwise](http://www.springwise.com/social-music-box-judges-party-crowd-vibe-selects-perfect-tracks/) & [chune](http://chune.co.uk/) These [mood-sensing speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feeltrx) seek to solve the problem of DJs never being able to properly read the mood of a room. No longer will you have to go to an all 90s punk rock rager when you and your friends want to listen to the latest hip-hop tracks. How does it do this? Party-goers with the companion app can choose their favorite genres, artists and tracks and the Chüne speakers will [select a playlist](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harmoniq) that makes most party goers happy. The speaker also features a skip button that anybody can press to move onto the next track so you won't have to get stuck listening to Pitbull's verse on Timber for too long. This device combines [social elements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1beatclub) in a way that can add a completely new dimension to partying and the music listening experience. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Mood-sensing Speakers:** The development of mood-sensing speakers presents an opportunity for personalized and immersive music experiences. - **Companion Apps:** The integration of companion apps with smart speakers opens up possibilities for user customization and control over music selection. - **Social Music Experiences:** The emergence of social elements in music devices allows for shared and interactive listening experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can leverage mood-sensing speakers to create innovative products that cater to individual preferences. - **Music Streaming Services:** Music streaming services have the opportunity to collaborate with smart speaker companies to provide curated playlists based on users' moods. - **Event Planning:** The event planning industry can benefit from incorporating mood-sensing speakers to enhance the atmosphere and entertainment at various gatherings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI Mood-Based Playlists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mood2music.md) - [AI-Powered Portable Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vbox-boombox.md) - [AI Adaptive Music Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adaptive-music-platform.md) - [Curvaceous Streaming Service Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spotify-jukebox.md) - [Music-Driven Pleasure Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/groove-thing.md) - [Music-Sharing Transmitted Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soundmotion.md) - [Intimacy-Encouraging Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nightingale-mood-speaker.md) - [Reactive Party Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightboks.md) - [AI-Powered Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turningai-speaker.md)