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# Kinetic-Powered Lightbulb Switches
The Philips Hue Tap Lightbulb Switch is Powered by Your Fingers

By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-04-03 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-hue-tap
References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/phillips-kinetic-switch-led-hue-lights/31440/) & [newscenter.philips](http://www.newscenter.philips.com/main/standard/news/news_search.wpd)

[Philips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-hue-1) is launching the Philips Hue Tap, a kinetic-powered wall-mounted switch that can be used to control the Philips 'Hue' range of WiFi-enabled lightbulbs.

The Philips Hue Tap switch has four buttons. Users can use the [Hue app](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-philips-hue-app) to assign specific light settings to each of the four buttons on the switch. The lightbulbs are connected to a home Internet network which allows users to control its color and brightness using the app.

The most impressive technological component of the Philips Hue Tap device is that it works purely via kinetic energy, meaning it is powered entirely by users' fingers tapping on it. It does not require any batteries or connections to a wall electrical outlet.

The Philips Hue Tap will retail at $59.95

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.8/10
- Popularity: 33% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Kinetic Energy-powered Home Devices:** Opportunity for other companies to develop home devices that utilize kinetic energy rather than electricity or batteries.
- **Smart Home Lighting:** Increased demand for home lighting that can be controlled by a smartphone app and Wi-Fi connectivity.
- **Tech-driven Energy Efficiency:** Growing trend for companies to develop tech products that help reduce energy consumption in the home.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Home Automation:** The home automation industry can benefit from developing more devices that reduce reliance on traditional energy sources.
- **Smart Lighting:** The smart lighting industry can take advantage of the increased demand for lighting that can be controlled by smartphone apps and home networks.
- **Sustainable Energy:** Companies in the sustainable energy industry can explore more ways to power devices using renewable energy sources like kinetic energy.

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