# Smart Music-Streaming Devices Prizm Selects Music Depending On Who's In The Room By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-10-18 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prizm References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/prizm-smart-streaming-music-player/34272/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/prizm/prizm-turn-your-speakers-into-a-learning-music-pla) Prizm is a unique musing-streaming device that selects music based on the individual tastes of which particular listener happens to be in the room. It is even capable of deciding what kind of music is appropriate for the specific activity taking place in the room. Prizm's Chief Technology Officer Arthur Eberhardt describes the product as bringing together "the simplicity of a radio and the richness of a [streaming services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harmoniq) to ultimately enhance the music experience." The device can be connected to any powered speakers via a 3.5-millimeter stereo jack or even via Bluetooth. It is capable of connecting to users' [Spotify](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spotify-home-thing), [Deezer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deezer) or SoundCloud accounts, all via WiFi. Users can even notify the device if the music it selects isn't quite working. That information is stored in a so-called Prizm profile that helps the device make better decisions next time. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Personalized Music Streaming:** Prizm's ability to select music based on individual tastes opens up opportunities for personalized music streaming services. - **Smart Home Entertainment:** Prizm's integration with different devices and its ability to adapt to the specific activity in the room indicates potential for smart home entertainment systems. - **Context-aware Technology:** Prizm's capability to determine what kind of music is appropriate for the activity in the room demonstrates the rise of context-aware technology. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Music Streaming Services:** Prizm's integration with platforms like Spotify and SoundCloud creates opportunities for music streaming service providers to improve user experience through personalized recommendations. - **Home Entertainment:** Prizm's smart home entertainment features open up possibilities for companies in the home entertainment industry to create innovative products and solutions. - **Internet of Things (iot):** Prizm's seamless connection with various devices and sensors highlights the potential for IoT companies to develop context-aware technologies for everyday appliances. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Circular Streaming Service Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spotify-home-thing.md) - [Curvaceous Streaming Service Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spotify-jukebox.md) - [Music-Playing Photo Frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-frame.md) - [AI Adaptive Music Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adaptive-music-platform.md) - [Multifunctional Compact Music Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playdisc.md) - [All-In-One Music Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allinone-music-systems.md) - [Mood-Powered Smartphone Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mixx-speaker.md) - [Building Block Audio Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-bluetooth-speaker.md) - [AI-Powered Music Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-music-synthesizer.md)