# Sleek QWERTY Remotes The Philips DUAL Remote is an Elegant Device for Internet TV By Meghan Young | Published 2010-09-08 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-dual-remote References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5631870/philips-dual-a-qwerty-remote-that-begs-to-be-touched) & [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/07/philips-home-controls-dual-is-a-qwerty-remote-for-attractive-pe/) Although this isn't the first QWERTY remote to hit the market, the [Philips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-laser-projector) DUAL Remote is certainly the first to be super sleek. Considering how the internet is merging with television in more ways than one (thanks to [Google](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-tvs) and [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/satechi-slim-x3)), the Philips DUAL Remote will surely complement these new home gadgets. Double-sided, this remote features a more traditional remote on one side and the QWERTY remote on the other. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Internet TV Integration:** The trend of merging the internet with television creates opportunities for sleek QWERTY remotes like the Philips DUAL Remote to complement new home gadgets. - **Sleek Design:** The trend of sleek design in QWERTY remotes, like the Philips DUAL Remote, offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for the remote control industry. - **Dual Functionality:** The trend of dual-sided remotes, like the Philips DUAL Remote, presents opportunities for innovation in remote control technology. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can tap into the demand for sleek QWERTY remotes in the era of internet TV integration with devices like the Philips DUAL Remote. - **Home Automation:** The home automation industry can leverage the sleek and dual functionality of remotes like the Philips DUAL Remote to enhance user experience and control multiple devices. - **Digital Streaming Services:** Digital streaming service providers can partner with manufacturers of sleek QWERTY remotes, such as the Philips DUAL Remote, to offer bundled solutions for seamless TV and internet navigation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Universal Smart Remote Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-smart-remote-controller.md) - [Intuitive Touchscreen Remote Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchsense-remote.md) - [Single-Handed Shortcut Keypads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xencelabs-quick-keys-remote.md) - [Stylish Voice-Powered Remotes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wiim-voice-remote-2.md) - [Configurable Concave-Button Remotes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-liza-remote.md) - [Wearable PC Keyboard Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grab-shell.md) - [T-Shaped Remote Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sightless-remote-control.md) - [Transforming TV Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/controller-and-remote.md) - [Spherical Double-Sided Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-gboard.md)