# Fridge Audio Accessories Invoxia Debuts a Smart Magnet at CES 2015 By Meghan Young | Published 2015-01-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-magnet References: [theverge](http://www.theverge.com/2015/1/4/7491925/invoxia-triby-smart-fridge-magnet) & [invoxia](http://www.invoxia.com) Instead of focusing on any of the [smart fridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kroger-smart-fridges) that may have been announced at CES 2015, this smart magnet deserves people's attention. It brings a digital touch to existing refrigerators in a simple yet functional way. The smart magnet, which was created by Invoxia, [acts as a speaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magboom-mini) that can stream Internet radio and make HD voice calls. The smart magnet also boasts a 2.9-inch E Ink display that can be doodled on once synced to [iOS and Android device](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-holodisplay). With a battery life of a month, the smart magnet provides a fun and helpful accessory in the kitchen that may very well entice consumers to go all the way in the very near future. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Smart Fridges:** Innovative smart fridges with integrated technology and advanced features offer opportunities for improved food storage and management. - **Smart Home Accessories:** The rise of smart magnets and other similar accessories presents opportunities for businesses to develop innovative and connected home devices. - **Internet of Things (iot) in Kitchen Appliances:** The incorporation of IoT technology in kitchen appliances, such as smart magnets, enables seamless integration with other devices and opens up possibilities for enhanced functionality. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Appliance Manufacturing:** Appliance manufacturers can explore the integration of smart features in fridges and other kitchen appliances to cater to the increasing demand for connected devices. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can capitalize on the growing market for smart home accessories, like smart magnets, by creating innovative products that offer convenience and connectivity. - **Home Automation:** Home automation companies can incorporate the use of smart magnets and similar devices to expand their range of connected solutions, enhancing the overall smart home experience for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Assistive Smart Refrigerators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchen-assistant.md) - [Recipe-Recommending Smart Fridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bespoke-4door-flex-refrigerator.md) - [Sleek Food Display Fridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kollect-smart.md) - [AI-Enhanced Smart Fridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-signature-refrigerator.md) - [Expansive Smart Display Refrigerators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-family-hub-plus.md) - [Dynamic Lighting-Equipped Fridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-objet.md) - [Customizable LED Panel Refrigerators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-moodup.md) - [AI Recipe Assistant Fridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jumbo-sidebyside-refrigerator.md) - [Vision-Based AI Fridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bespoke-ai-refrigerator-family-hub.md)