# Voice-Controlled Remote Controls Sony's Smart Control Made an Exciting Debut at CES 2014 By Janelle Savel | Published 2014-01-12 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsungs-pebble-shaped-remote-ces-2014 References: [techradar](http://www.techradar.com/us/news/television/samsung-outs-fancy-new-pebbled-shaped-smart-control-remote-ahead-of-ces-1211452?src=rss&attr=all) & [sony](http://www.sony.com/) [Samsung](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-eco-remote) is set to release its new remote control called the Smart Control. Although the Smart Control is to be used in conjunction with [smart televisions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-tvs), the technology isn’t the only thing smart about it. The smart control is designed 80% smaller than the standard regular controller, but it is also curved in a pebble-like style. The unique design is intended to help you grip the controller easily and to find it quickly when it’s lodged between your couch cushions. Being a smart controller, it is also equipped with 26 buttons and is [voice and motion controlled](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jmgo-n3-ultra-max). So although it’s shrunken up a bit, it still packs a pretty big punch. One function in particular is the Soccer Mode button, which adapts to your screen for an optimal viewing experience. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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's Driving This Trend - **Smart Remote Controls:** There is an opportunity for companies to develop smaller and voice-controlled remote controls for smart devices such as TVs. - **Voice-activated Controllers:** There is an opportunity for companies to develop controllers that are activated using voice commands instead of the traditional buttons. - **Curved Controllers:** There is an opportunity for companies to develop controllers with curved designs for ergonomic and functional benefits. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics Industry:** Companies in the consumer electronics industry can benefit from creating innovative remote controls with new features and designs. - **Smart Home Industry:** Companies in the smart home industry can benefit from developing voice-activated remote controls for various devices in the home. - **Entertainment Industry:** Companies in the entertainment industry can benefit from creating controllers with specialized buttons for optimized viewing experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intuitive Touchscreen Remote Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchsense-remote.md) - [T-Shaped Remote Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sightless-remote-control.md) - [Universal Smart Remote Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-smart-remote-controller.md) - [Stylish Voice-Powered Remotes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wiim-voice-remote-2.md) - [Smart Home Controller Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-remote-controller.md) - [Universal Smart Home Remotes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchbot-universal-remote.md) - [Transforming TV Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/controller-and-remote.md) - [Gesture-Controlled Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spatial-touch.md) - [Configurable Concave-Button Remotes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-liza-remote.md)