# Microphone-Free Home Speakers The Sonos One SL Helps Users Maintain Their Privacy By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-10-26 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonos-one-sl References: [gadgetsin](https://gadgetsin.com/sonos-one-sl-wireless-home-speaker-with-no-microphone.htm) & [amzn.to](https://amzn.to/2PiJlJd) The prevalence of smart speakers is seeing them be integrated into a rising number of households which is also increasing privacy concerns, so new products like the [Sonos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/era-300) One SL are being created with this in mind. The speaker boasts a microphone-free design that is intended to let users seamlessly stream their favorite music or audio content without having to worry about privacy concerns. The unit isn't able to connect users to a voice assistant yet will deliver [high-end audio capabilities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wiim-sound) from any room including the bathroom thanks to a humidity-resistant design. The Sonos One SL speaker features [WiFi connectivity and Ethernet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonos-era-100-pro) to let users intuitively integrate it into their living space. The microphone-free design addresses consumer segments who are becoming increasingly concerned about their in-home privacy in the face of the Internet of Things (IoT) revolution. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Microphone-free Design:** Creating new products with built-in microphone-free designs addresses privacy concerns associated with smart speakers. - **Privacy-focused Audio Devices:** Developing audio devices that prioritize user privacy by eliminating microphones offers a disruptive innovation opportunity. - **Humidity-resistant Speakers:** Designing speakers with humidity-resistant capabilities opens up possibilities for enjoying high-end audio in spaces like bathrooms. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Smart Home Technology:** The rising prevalence of smart speakers highlights the need for microphone-free designs in the smart home technology industry. - **Consumer Electronics:** Developing privacy-focused audio devices is an opportunity for disruption in the consumer electronics industry. - **Audio Equipment:** Creating humidity-resistant speakers unlocks new possibilities in the audio equipment industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Anti-Listening Smart Speaker Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/priveta-home.md) - [High-End Assistant-Free Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/denon-home-150-nv.md) - [Affordable Multi-Room Speaker Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dio-node.md) - [Studio-Quality Connected Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edifier-ms50a.md) - [Anti-Listening Technology Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-device-privacy-controller.md) - [Anti-Distraction Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cravt-speaker.md) - [Drop-Shaped Smart Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pantheone-audio-obsidian.md) - [Spatial Audio Smart Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/era-300.md) - [Portable In-Home Audio Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bose-soundlink-home.md)