# Remote-Charging TV Boxes The Smart TV Box Makes an Informative Addition to the Living Room By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-06-01 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-tv-box References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2016/06/01/a-slimmer-smart-set-top-box/) The TV set top box is a common product that's kept in the living room, so the Smart TV Box is designed to make it a more functional piece of essential equipment. Designed by Zhang Yinlei, the TV box is [slimmer, smaller and more compact](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-charger) than any other set top box out there. This helps to make the essential piece of technology less intrusive. To make it even more appealing, the Smart TV Box is capable of [charging the remote control](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wiim-voice-remote-2) on the top portion of the set top when it's not in use to always have it ready for use. The front section of the TV box displays the current temperature as well as small imagery pertaining to the weather. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Remote-charging TV Boxes:** Designing a TV Box that charges its remote control may disrupt how some household tech products are designed. - **Compact Set Top Boxes:** Designing smaller set top boxes may disrupt the current market as it makes the product less intrusive. - **Smart Home Integration:** Trend towards Smart Home Integration may disrupt how technology, such as TV Boxes, are designed. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Consumer Electronics:** The Consumer Electronics industry may adopt the concept of remote-charging devices for its products. - **Home Automation:** The home automation industry may take cues from the Smart TV Box to create a more integrated smart home experience. - **TV Set Top Boxes:** The TV Set Top Box industry may adopt the concept of compact design and smart home integration to stay ahead of competitors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Single-Person Household TVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sourond-tv.md) - [Intuitive Touchscreen Remote Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchsense-remote.md) - [Multipurpose Compact Televisions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/souround.md) - [Cubic Streaming Box Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twelve-south-tvtv-for-apple-tv.md) - [Transforming TV Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/controller-and-remote.md) - [Tech-Packed Bedroom Nightstands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-bedside-table.md) - [Battery-Powered Smart TVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-movingstyle.md) - [Revolutionary Carplay Android Adapters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartbox.md) - [AI-Personalized Streaming Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comcast.md)