# 4K Content-Streaming Routers The Linksys 'MAX-STREAM' Smart WiFi Router Offers Next-Gen Speeds By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-02-25 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-wifi-router References: [7gadgets](http://www.7gadgets.com/2016/02/25/linksys-max-stream-next-gen-ac-mu-mimo-smart-wi-fi-router/122384) & [amzn](http://amzn.com/B019WAQMVY) Data needs are growing at an increasingly rapid rate for even the average consumer, so products like the [Linksys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linksys-hydra-6) 'MAX-STREAM' Smart WiFi Router are being developed for home use. Capable of providing up to 1.9GBPS of speed, the router brings commercial-quality technology to the home network. 4K streaming, [high-def gaming](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rog-rapture-gt) and multi-device usages are all fully realized with the Linksys 'MAX-STREAM' Smart WiFi Router that provides [faster speeds than wired connections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rt-be86u). Three external antennas enable the router to reach all areas of medium-sized dwellings without compromising speeds. As Internet providers increase the level of service offered to residential clients, new products to support this shift will be required. The Linksys 'MAX-STREAM' Router helps get homes future-ready with a bevy of features to enjoy today. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **4K Content-streaming:** The rise of 4K content will necessitate the development of routers with faster speeds and broader coverage to support it. - **Smart Home Networking:** Smart home networking devices will continue to grow in importance as consumers require faster speeds and greater coverage for an increasing number of connected devices. - **Wireless Speeds:** As the need for data grows, wireless speeds will become a more integral part of home and commercial networks, requiring greater investment into technology to support it. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Networking:** The networking industry will need to invest in developing faster routers with expanded coverage and more advanced technology to keep up with increasing data needs. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry will need to prioritize the development of 4K content to meet consumer demand and make it easily accessible through advanced networking products. - **Smart Home:** The smart home industry will continue to grow as consumers seek to connect an increasing number of devices, requiring the development of more sophisticated networking products to accommodate this demand. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Quad-Band WiFi 7 Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wifi-7-router.md) - [Low-Latency WiFi 7 Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/netgear-nighthawk-wifi-7.md) - [Advanced High-Speed Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nighthawk.md) - [Accessible WiFi 7 Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/netgear-orbi-370-series.md) - [360-Degree WiFi 7 Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/netgear-wifi-orbi-970-series.md) - [Extendable WiFi 7 Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asus-rtbe96u.md) - [Protective Smart Home Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tplink-archer-axe300.md) - [Future-Ready WiFi Router Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asus-rtbe88u-wifi-7-router.md) - [Future-Ready Networking Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eero-max-7.md)