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# Smartphone-Holding TV Stands
The 'TellyMount' Smartphone Mount Holder Enhances Video Calls

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-05-11 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mount-holder
References: [holycool.net](http://www.holycool.net/tellymount-better-video-calls-motion-games-tv/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gantryworks/tellymount-better-video-calls-and-motion-games-on)

Utilizing a smartphone for a video call when you're at home seems like a waste of the other technology in the house, so the 'TellyMount' smartphone mount holder is designed to change this.

Fitting onto the top of your flatscreen TV, the 'TellyMount' instantly puts your smartphone up and at the perfect angle for taking video calls. Connecting it to your [Apple TV](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twelve-south-tvtv-for-apple-tv) or [Chromecast](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-under-cabinet-tv) allows the picture to be presented on the TV rather than the tiny screen yet still utilizes your smartphone's front-facing camera.

The 'TellyMount' smartphone mount holder is currently available for purchase on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meboge) where the device can be preordered at early bird prices. With video calling becoming the norm for many consumers, it's clear that solutions like the 'TellyMount' will continue to become more commonplace in technology setups.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.3/10
- Popularity: 35% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Smartphone Mount Holders:** The 'TellyMount' smartphone mount holder demonstrates the trend of combining smartphones with other devices for enhanced functionality.
- **Video Conferencing:** With video calling becoming the norm, there is a disruptive innovation opportunity to create accessories that improve the video conferencing experience.
- **Smart TV Accessories:** The 'TellyMount' showcases the trend of developing innovative accessories for smart TVs that enhance their capabilities.

### Where This Applies

- **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can explore the development of smartphone mount holders to enhance the functionality of devices.
- **Telecommunications:** The telecommunications industry can tap into the growing video conferencing market by creating accessories that improve the video calling experience.
- **Home Appliances:** The home appliances industry can focus on creating smart TV accessories to expand the capabilities of these devices and provide added convenience to consumers.

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