# Connected Christmas Illuminators The 'SNO' Light Lets Users Customize the Functionality By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-10-16 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sno-light References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2018/10/16/the-sno-quite-literally-reinvents-the-christmas-light/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/495361850/sno-worlds-first-smart-and-portable-x-mas-tree) Many of the common items found around the home are being integrated with [smart connectivity capabilities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intelligent-lighting-product), so the 'SNO' light comes as a logical next step to transform seasonal decor into intelligent solutions. The [Christmas lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanoleaf-5) boast a soft design aesthetic that allows them to be inherently portable and natural, while also offering a modern approach to seasonal decorating equipment. The lights come in a traditional Christmas tree and heart-shaped options to make them ideal for seasonal use or everyday placement in a bedroom or on a workstation. The 'SNO' light is the design work of Doosan Baek and can be controlled via the accompanying [smartphone app](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/govee-outdoor-string-lights-2) to let users customize the functionality to their preferences, which addresses increased need for comprehensive connectivity. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Smart Christmas Lights:** The trend of integrating smart connectivity capabilities into traditional Christmas lights presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the seasonal decor industry. - **Portable Seasonal Decor:** The trend of designing soft and portable Christmas lights allows for more versatile placement options and opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in the seasonal decor industry. - **Customizable Lighting Functionality:** The trend of creating Christmas lights that can be controlled via a smartphone app offers disruptive innovation opportunities for personalized and interactive lighting experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Seasonal Decor:** Integrating smart connectivity capabilities into seasonal decor products like Christmas lights can revolutionize the way people decorate their homes during the holidays. - **Smart Home:** Designing smart and portable Christmas lights that can be controlled via a smartphone app aligns with the smart home industry's focus on connected devices and customizable experiences. - **Consumer Electronics:** The creation of customizable and app-controlled Christmas lights taps into the consumer electronics industry's demand for innovative and customizable products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Seamless Color-Changing Christmas Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festavia-string.md) - [Festive Colorful Fairy Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/signify.md) - [Digital Holiday Light Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festivitas-app.md) - [Smart Fairy Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-fairy-lights.md) - [Accessible Accent Lanterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decoration-light.md) - [Curtain-Style Smart Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/govee-rgbic-curtain-lights.md) - [Customizable Holiday Decorations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merry-sparkles-outdoor-decor.md) - [Customizable Hexagonal Desk Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cololight-plus-hexagon-light-kit.md) - [Christmas-Themed USB Keys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psb-xmas-tree.md)