# Wireless Streaming Amplifiers Access Online Media Files with the Sonos Play:3 By Matt Ho | Published 2011-07-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonos-play3 References: [coolmaterial](http://coolmaterial.com/tech/sonos-play3-wireless-music-system/) & [sonos](http://sonos.com/shop/products/play3) The world of gadgets continue to shrink down to a bare minimum without sacrificing function which is the perfect example of what the [Sonos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ray) Play:3 is all about. The great benefit with the Sonos Play:3 is that you can access ALL of your tunes from your library. So instead of selecting and deleting a couple hundred, you can play however many songs you have. Not only can you stream your entire music collection, you can also stream music services and radio stations if you please. Since it's got [wireless capabilities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/node-series), you can expand your sound system without the hassle of additional wires. Despite its [small size](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stormbox-mini), the Sonos Play:3 is one of those gadgets that offers high performance and function for the modern home. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Wireless Streaming Amplifiers:** Wireless streaming amplifiers like the Sonos Play:3 provide easy access to a vast library of music and offer the convenience of wireless expansion for sound systems. - **Shrinking Gadgets:** The Sonos Play:3 is an example of how gadgets are becoming increasingly compact while maintaining high performance and functionality. - **Streaming Services:** The rise of streaming services and internet radio stations has enhanced the appeal and versatility of wireless streaming amplifiers like the Sonos Play:3. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can take advantage of the demand for wireless streaming amplifiers like the Sonos Play:3 by developing innovative devices that offer enhanced connectivity and ease of use. - **Music Streaming:** The music streaming industry can capitalize on the popularity of wireless streaming amplifiers by partnering with manufacturers like Sonos to ensure seamless integration and compatibility with their platforms. - **Home Automation:** The home automation industry has an opportunity to leverage the wireless capabilities of amplifiers like the Sonos Play:3 to create integrated audio systems that can be controlled through smart home platforms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Precision Audio Streaming Amplifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-streaming-amplifier.md) - [All-In-One Music Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allinone-music-systems.md) - [Refined Home Audio Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a10-mkii.md) - [All-in-One Commercial Media Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rockbot-smart-amp.md) - [Portable Wireless Sound Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plus-minus-zero.md) - [Juxtaposing Modern Streaming Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songbook.md) - [Portable Theater Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-htax7.md) - [Wireless Audio System Streamers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nad-cs1-endpoint-network-streamer.md) - [Portable In-Home Audio Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bose-soundlink-home.md)