# Emotive Smart Speakers The MoodBox Sound System Customizes Music and Lighting Based on Emotions By M | Published 2016-03-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-speaker References: [thegadgetflow](http://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/moodbox-speaker-emotional-intelligence-empowered/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds) & [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/moodbox-speaker-emotional-intelligence-empowered) The MoodBox smart speaker system offers consumers an unconventional way to choose songs based on current emotions and feelings. The device is designed to provide a personalized playing experience thanks to an integrated [smart emotion reader](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feeltrx) that is able to detect how the consumer is feeling, and play songs as well as [emit light based on their mood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/govee-table-lamp-2-pro-x-sound-by-jbl). The speaker helps to improve moods as well by selecting uplifting songs and bright lights to boost spirits when low. The MoodBox functions off of a central core known as Emi, that uses one on one consumer interactions to learn about the consumer's likes, dislikes and emotive patterns. The device is then able to [curated play music](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/facetuneai) based off of the consumer's mental state, choosing songs and lights customized to feelings. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Emotion-reading Smart Devices:** Opportunity for companies to develop smart devices that can read and respond to consumers' emotions to provide personalized experiences. - **Personalized Mood-enhancing Technology:** Opportunity for companies to create technology that can customize music and lighting based on consumers' emotions and improve their mood. - **Integrated Emotional Intelligence in Devices:** Opportunity for companies to integrate emotional intelligence into devices, enabling them to personalize experiences for consumers based on their emotional states. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunity for companies in the consumer electronics industry to develop emotion-reading smart devices and personalized mood-enhancing technology. - **Music Streaming:** Opportunity for companies in the music streaming industry to partner with emotion-reading smart device companies to provide customized playlists for their users. - **Home Automation:** Opportunity for companies in the home automation industry to integrate emotional intelligence into their devices, enabling them to create personalized home environments based on consumers' emotions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI Mood-Based Playlists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mood2music.md) - [Emotion-Driven AI Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memoreel.md) - [Intimacy-Encouraging Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nightingale-mood-speaker.md) - [AI-Powered Portable Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vbox-boombox.md) - [Sleep-Optimizing Smart Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soove-smart-speaker-concept.md) - [AI-Powered Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turningai-speaker.md) - [Ambient Lighting Wireless Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindoasis.md) - [Acousto-Optic Smart Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-wireless-speaker-design.md) - [AI Adaptive Music Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adaptive-music-platform.md)