# TV-Connected Smart Speaker Games This 'Stranger Things Game' Can Be Played with Google Home By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-11-03 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-game References: [adweek](http://www.adweek.com/digital/netflix-and-google-made-a-google-home-game-for-stranger-things-season-2/) Alongside the console-inspired mobile Stranger Things game that has been released to promote the coming of the series' second season, [Netflix](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-vr) teamed up with [Google](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squid-game-1) to create an interactive experience for the Google [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/denon-smart-speaker-siri) system. The Stranger Things Google Home Game transforms the smart speaker into a walkie-talkie where users are able to converse with characters from the series while watching the show. Saying: "Hey Google, talk to Dustin from Stranger Things" gives players the chance to answer questions about the series that will help them progress in the game. As part of its collaboration with Netflix, Google gave away Google Home Minis at the Los Angeles Stranger Things premiere and will be opening an augmented reality Stranger Things-themed room in its NYC pop-up store. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Tv-connected Smart Speaker Games:** The integration of smart speaker technology and TV entertainment through interactive games. - **Augmented Reality Pop-up Stores:** Bringing a new level of immersive experience to retail with augmented reality technology. - **Console-inspired Mobile Games for Promotions:** Creating branded mobile games that mimic the experience of console gaming to promote entertainment products. ### Who This Affects Most - **Entertainment Technology:** Exploring new opportunities for integration of smart speakers and TV entertainment streaming. - **Retail and Technology:** Incorporating augmented reality technology to offer unique shopping experiences. - **Mobile App Development:** Developing console-inspired mobile games to promote entertainment content and increase engagement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sci-Fi TV-Inspired VR Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-vr.md) - [Show-Inspired Browser Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squid-game-1.md) - [Streaming Series Video Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thronglets-game.md) - [Streaming Service Brainteaser Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/netflix-puzzled.md) - [Show-Inspired Fantasy Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hellfire-club-game.md) - [Voice-Activated Gaming Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alexa-game-control.md) - [Sci-Fi Show-Inspired Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-stranger-things.md) - [Immersive AI Household Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-home-speaker.md) - [Throwback Walkie-Talkie Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-upside-down-capsules-series-3.md)