# Speaker Light Bulbs Sony is Releasing a Light Bulb That Also Functions as a Speaker By Mishal Omar | Published 2016-05-10 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speaker-light-bulb References: [theverge](http://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2016/5/10/11648730/sony-speaker-lightbulb-release) [Sony](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ult-tower-10) will soon be releasing an LED speaker light bulb that can be used as a source of both light and sound. The warm glow that the speaker emits is accompanied by the potential to connect it to your music as a speaker. The design of the speaker light bulb is not quite as minimalist as it appears -- it actually has the capacity to [change to several different colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jbl-partylight) and can be customized to match the beat of the music being played. The bulb allows users to split up music between two bulbs, and has a brighter light compared to previous models. It would be an excellent addition to any musically-inclined household and boasts a sleek aesthetic that fits modern homes perfectly. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **LED Speaker Light Bulbs:** The integration of LED technology and speakers into a single bulb provides space-saving and energy-efficient solutions for consumers. - **Smart Home Lighting:** The customization options of the LED speaker light bulb suggest the potential for further development of smart home lighting that connects with other devices or platforms. - **Multi-functional Home Devices:** The success of the LED speaker light bulb demonstrates the appeal of combining multiple functions into a single device for consumers looking for convenience and practicality. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** The development of LED speaker light bulbs presents opportunities for companies in the consumer electronics industry to expand their product lines and cater to the growing demand for smart home solutions. - **Lighting:** The integration of speakers into light bulbs disrupts the traditional lighting industry, pushing towards more versatile and multi-functional lighting devices. - **Home Automation:** The capabilities of the LED speaker light bulb suggest potential opportunities for companies in the home automation industry to offer more comprehensive and customizable smart home solutions for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mood-Setting Speaker Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-bluetooth-speaker-with-light.md) - [Speaker-Equipped Floor Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floor-lamp-speaker.md) - [50s-Style Light Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lighting-speaker.md) - [Illuminating Towering Party Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ult-tower-10.md) - [Three-Dimensional Home Audio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-speaker.md) - [Branded Lamp Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vappeby.md) - [Lantern-Inspired Speaker Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bluetooth-speaker-lamp.md) - [Sound-Reactive Smart Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/govee-table-lamp-2-pro-x-sound-by-jbl.md) - [Smart Ambient Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-varmblixt-smart-lights.md)