# Remote Control Christmas Trees The Switch-a-Tree App Allows You to Decorate Through Your Phone By Leslie Chen | Published 2012-01-01 | Special Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switch-a-tree-app References: [textually.org](http://www.textually.org/textually/archives/2011/12/030000.htm) & [market.android](https://market.android.com/details?id=de.haaseundmartin.switchatree&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImRlLmhhYXNldW5kbWFydGluLnN3aXRjaGF0cmVlIl0) Decorating your Christmas tree is one of the highlights of the holiday season for many people, and the Switch-a-Tree App will let you do this instantly with just the touch of a finger. Mobswitch, a company located in Germany, set up a Christmas tree in Dresden, Germany that works with remote controls. Users of Android can download the Switch-a-Tree App to control the tree located in Dresden and decorate it to their heart’s desire. There is even a live image available through a webcam that connects to your phone. The Switch-a-Tree App is undoubtedly a great way of getting everyone into the spirit of the season. Even the Grinch wouldn’t be able to beat Christmas this time! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Special](https://www.trendhunter.com/special) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Remote-controlled Decor:** The use of remote controls to decorate objects could be expanded beyond Christmas trees to other industries like interior design and architecture. - **App-based Decorating:** Developing apps that allow users to decorate objects remotely could be a lucrative market for software companies. - **Live Image Integration:** Integrating live image feeds with application technology offers endless possibilities for interactive experiences like interactive museums ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Smart Home Industry:** The smart home industry could benefit from this technology, allowing users to control various aspects of their homes remotely. - **Entertainment Industry:** Remote control decorations could become a popular attraction in the entertainment industry, specifically amusement parks and festival experiences. - **Artificial Reality Industry:** The integration of live images through the Switch-a-Tree App creates new opportunities for the artificial reality industry, specifically virtual tours and interactive events. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Virtual Holiday Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wishfultree.md) - [App-Powered Christmas Tree Deliveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-christmas-tree-delivery.md) - [Karaoke Christmas Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-tree-display.md) - [Pop-Up Holiday Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-minute-christmas-trees.md) - [Christmas-Themed USB Keys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psb-xmas-tree.md) - [Seamless Color-Changing Christmas Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festavia-string.md) - [Delivery Service Christmas Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-tree-delivery-service.md) - [Cutout Christmas Tree Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-tree-display.md) - [Smart Holiday Windows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alexa-in-a-pear-tree.md)