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# Smart Device Remote Controls
MYNT Can Change Music Tracks or Locate Lost Items with Ease

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2015-10-15 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mynt
References: [thegadgetflow](http://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/mynt-nimble-remote-smart-devices/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/930513053/mynt-nimble-remote-for-smart-devices)

If you've ever wished you could control your smartphone, laptop or tablet with a remote control then MYNT is going to be your new favorite device. Designed to [control your gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linxura-smart-home-controller) in a number of different ways that are totally customizable, MYNT can be programmed to do different tasks with one, two or three clicks. MYNT is small enough to literally fit almost anywhere: [toss it in your wallet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tracking-card-pro) or stick it to your computer to always have it handy.

Another awesome feature of MYNT is the tracking capabilities that it has. Whether you've lost the device itself or the item it is attached to, MYNT is easily trackable via the accompanied app to quickly retrieve [lost items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chipolo-pop).

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.9/10
- Popularity: 32% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Smart Device Remote Controls:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop customizable remote controls for smartphones, laptops, and tablets that can be programmed to perform different tasks.
- **Customizable Control with MYNT:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a device like MYNT that allows users to program different tasks with one, two, or three clicks, offering convenience and efficiency.
- **Tracking Capabilities with MYNT:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build tracking devices like MYNT that can be attached to personal items, helping users easily locate lost items via an accompanied app.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop remote control devices and tracking systems for smartphones, laptops, and tablets, catering to the growing demand for smarter gadget control options.
- **Personal Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create small, versatile devices like MYNT that can be easily attached to personal items, providing users with a convenient tracking solution for their belongings.
- **App Development:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build innovative apps that can seamlessly connect with remote control devices like MYNT, offering enhanced control and tracking capabilities for various devices.

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