# Illuminating Audio Equipment The Soundbulb Concept Sets the Mood of a Room with Music and Light By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-01-18 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soundbulb References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Soundbulb/2805281) Why delight just one sense when you can stimulate two? The Soundbulb concept by Hoang of San Francisco plays with the creation of ambiance by means of both [auditory and visual effects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/echoes-of-the-deep). Modeling his innovative product on the iconic form of the incandescent lightbulb, the designer combined cutting-edge technologies to rebuild it. The fixture's base is the mainboard PCB board which is capped by a [speaker porting ring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acoustic-sculpture-speaker), a power strip, a sound unit and an LED cap. The OLED-driven lighting unit connects to the device with magnets, emitting preferred levels of illumination as well as music. The Soundbulb is controlled by means of an [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-aesthetics-and-modern-technology) app so that no new media, appliances or remotes need be brought into the room in order to select songs and manage volume. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Multi-sensory Technology:** The Soundbulb concept combines auditory and visual effects to create a multi-sensory experience. - **Iot-enabled Audio Devices:** The Soundbulb is controlled through an iPhone app, showcasing the use of IoT technology in audio equipment. - **Smart Lighting Integration:** The OLED-driven lighting unit on the Soundbulb demonstrates the integration of smart lighting technology in audio equipment. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can explore the opportunities in creating unique multi-sensory audio devices like the Soundbulb. - **Lighting Technology:** The lighting technology industry can innovate by integrating smart lighting features into audio equipment. - **Home Automation:** The home automation industry can capitalize on the use of IoT technology in audio devices to enhance the overall smart home experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Invigorating Speaker Light Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audio-and-visual-device.md) - [Ceiling-Mounted Orb Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andr-terchanian.md) - [Acousto-Optic Smart Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-wireless-speaker-design.md) - [Sound-Reactive Smart Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/govee-table-lamp-2-pro-x-sound-by-jbl.md) - [Mood-Setting Speaker Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-bluetooth-speaker-with-light.md) - [Reactive Party Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightboks.md) - [Sleep-Aiding Tranquil Light Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-player.md) - [Intelligent Accessible Light Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lamptok-light.md) - [Sensory Relaxation Smart Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/idiya-smart-lamp.md)