# Swiss Army Remotes The Victorinox Remote is a Clever Concoction By Michael Hines | Published 2010-01-09 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victorinox-remote References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/victorinox-remote-a-pocket-knife-that-opens-your-garage-door/13790/picture/108197/) & [swissarmy](http://www.swissarmy.com/Pages/Home.aspx) In all my time spent carousing CES 2010’s gadgets I never thought I would come across a product like the [Victorinox](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victorinox-alox-refined-collection) Remote; a super [Swiss Army](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swiss-army-knife) knife. Victorinox has managed to keep their knives relevant by adding such technological neccessitys as flashlights, laser pointers, and USB sticks. The Victorinox Remote takes the combination of a do-all knife a step further and includes a dual channel receiver capable of controlling a garage door or anything else that has a high-frequency reciver. The Victorinox Remote is the perfect Swissovation. Next time you need to cut your hair, file your nails, and open your garage, reach for your Victorinox Remote. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Multipurpose Gadgets:** The trend of combining multiple functions into one device opens opportunities for innovative and efficient products. - **Smart Home Accessories:** The trend of integrating technology into everyday objects like remote controls allows for greater convenience and control in the home. - **High-frequency Control:** The trend of using high-frequency receivers in remote control devices enables the control of various electronic devices from a single point. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can explore the potential of creating versatile gadgets with multiple functions to cater to diverse customer needs. - **Home Automation:** The home automation industry can capitalize on the demand for smart accessories that simplify tasks and increase convenience for homeowners. - **Security Systems:** The security systems industry can leverage high-frequency control technology to develop advanced remote monitoring and control systems for residential and commercial applications. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Limited Multi-Functional Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swiss-army-knife.md) - [Modernized Swiss Army Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victorinox-alox-refined-collection.md) - [Minimalist Multipurpose Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victorinox-special-companion-damast-knife-2025.md) - [Replicated Old-Fashioned Multitools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victorinox-replica-1897-edition.md) - [Universal Smart Remote Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-smart-remote-controller.md) - [Demure Endurance-Focused Multitools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victorinox-swiss-army-onyx-ranger.md) - [Durable High-Performance Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victorinox-knives.md) - [Picnic-Ready Multitools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victorinox-special-picknicker-damast.md) - [Damascus Steel Multitools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victorinox-ranger-55-mic-damast-limited-edition-2023.md)