# Gesture-Controlled Smart Homes The Singlecue Adjusts Lights & TV Channels by Sensing Finger Motion By Ady Floyd | Published 2015-10-06 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/singlecue References: [dwell](http://www.dwell.com/post/article/new-product-controls-your-smart-home-wave-your-finger) & [singlecue](http://singlecue.com/) This new technologically advanced software product called Singlecue has the ability to control smart homes with the movement of one’s finger. The device itself looks like a cable box combined with a smartphone and can sit anywhere in the home. The device can dim the lights or change a TV channel through a wireless connecting ability. As long as the user is about 16 feet away the device will pick up finger movements and respond accordingly. Using a simple cameras within this product, each finger movement activates a new setting. Ignoring all other context and focusing on a single finger allows the product to retain only that specific gesture. Singlecue can connect to most smart products such as Roku, [Apple TV](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-wristband), [Xbox One](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyperkin-the-competitor) and smart lighting like [Phillips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Additive-Hybrid) Hue. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Gesture-controlled Smart Homes:** Home automation companies can explore and develop gesture-controlled technologies to provide a more advanced and convenient experience to customers. - **Wireless Remote Control:** Companies can invest in developing more wireless devices that serve as a remote control for smart home products, and expand into new markets. - **Camera-based Controls:** Developing camera-based technologies for control of smart homes has potential to set any company apart in the market by offering a new level of innovation and control. ### Where This Applies - **Home Automation:** Home automation companies can invest in research to develop new gesture-controlled smart home technologies, which can also increase user accessibility and convenience. - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics manufacturers can expand their product offerings to include wireless remote controls with camera-based controls that can connect to multiple smart home products on the market. - **Security:** Developing camera-based gesture controls could enhance smart home security, setting security providers apart and expanding market share. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [App Controlled Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fingerbot-sense.md) - [Wearable Gesture Control Remotes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-wearable-controller.md) - [Smart Home-Controlling Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lotus-ring.md) - [Gesture-Controlling Smart Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wow-mouse-app.md) - [Physical Smart Home Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flic-twist.md) - [Intuitive Touchscreen Remote Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchsense-remote.md) - [Smart Home Controller Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-remote-controller.md) - [Advanced Smart Home Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-home-interfaces.md) - [Gesture Control Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flick-wand.md)