# Bed-Affixed Smartphone Docks The 'Phone Bed' by Chong Yong Khong Keeps Devices Nearby By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-01-24 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-bed References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2019/01/24/your-smartphones-very-own-bed-side-single-bed/) Many consumers wake up and go to bed with technology like [smartphones and tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dockorb), which is being supported by products like the 'Phone Bed' by Chong Yong Khong. Capable of being used with any mattress or bed frame, the unit offers a sizable amount of space for users to place their essential items on before falling asleep. This ensures they're nearby at all times, while the integrated cable slot allows for [overnight charging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spot-on-charger) to have them ready for use in the morning. The 'Phone Bed' addresses the mainstay place that technology holds in the lifestyle of many consumers and the increased need for ways to keep it nearby and accessible at all times. The [bed table](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/essential-bed) is easy to install by simply slipping it underneath mattresses or frames without the need for screws or attachments. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Bed-affixed Phone Docks:** The trend of integrating smartphone docks into bed frames or mattresses offers convenience and accessibility for users. - **Nightstand Innovation:** The emergence of innovative bed tables like the 'Phone Bed' opens up opportunities for companies to create new and improved bedside accessories that cater to tech-savvy users. - **Smart Bedroom Solutions:** The demand for products that seamlessly integrate technology into the bedroom presents a potential market for disruptive innovations in the home automation industry. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture:** Furniture companies can explore the incorporation of smartphone docks into bed frames or create multi-functional bedside tables catering to the digital lifestyle of consumers. - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics companies can seize the opportunity to create specialized phone docks or charging solutions that enhance the sleep routine of users. - **Home Automation:** The trend of integrating technology into the bedroom serves as an opening for home automation companies to develop smart bedroom solutions that seamlessly connect different devices and accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smartphone-Sized Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-sleep-collection.md) - [Miniature Phone Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-sleep.md) - [Tech-Packed Bedroom Nightstands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-bedside-table.md) - [Tech-Rich Bedside Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiinteriors-histand.md) - [Bed-Like Technology Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foam-wireless-charger.md) - [Intentional Disconnection Device Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/share-power.md) - [Connected Multifunctional Nightstands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arc-sleep-nightstand.md) - [Anti-Distraction Smartphone Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-charging-dock-concept.md) - [Shifting Orientation Smartphone Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartphone-stand-charger.md)