# Point-Controlled Smart Devices The Bird Wearable Accessory Lets Users Control Their Surroundings By M | Published 2015-10-24 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-accessory References: [digitaltrends](http://www.digitaltrends.com/wearables/bird-wearable-makes-every-space-surface-interactive/) & [muvinteractive](http://www.muvinteractive.com/bird) Bird is an innovative [pointing gesture-controlled](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flick-wand) piece of [wearable tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whereable-ai) that is designed to work in conjunction with any other piece of technology in any space. The device creates a subversive and interactive environment for users to explore taking into account movement, space, proximity and location. The Bird device is essentially a casing for your index figure that monitors the wearer's movements. The app can be connected to a variety of smart gadgets from tablets to smartphones offering a much more interactive experience while using these products. The wearer can control their [motion, gestures and proximity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suite-of-technological-tools) to do things like send messages, scroll through the Internet, turn the lights on, change the heat or use for presentations. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Gesture-controlled Wearable Tech:** Opportunity for manufacturers to develop wearable devices that can be controlled through gestures, providing a more interactive user experience. - **Smart Device Interconnectivity:** Potential for creating technologies that allow seamless connectivity between different smart devices, enhancing user control and interaction. - **Subversive Interaction Design:** Innovation in designing interactive environments that challenge traditional user interfaces, opening up new possibilities for user engagement. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Wearable Technology:** Manufacturers in the wearable technology industry can explore gesture-controlled devices to offer unique and interactive experiences to users. - **Smart Home Automation:** Opportunity for the smart home automation industry to integrate gesture-based controls, allowing users to conveniently interact with their homes. - **User Experience Design:** Design firms can explore subversive interaction design principles to create innovative user experiences that challenge traditional interfaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wearable Input Device](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/picoring.md) - [Gesture-Controlled Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spatial-touch.md) - [Intuitive Gesture-Control Mouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tactigon-skin-wearable-mouse.md) - [Wearable Technology Gesture Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-mouse.md) - [Gesture-Controlling Smart Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wow-mouse-app.md) - [Bird-Like CO2-Monitoring Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birdie-1.md) - [Wearable Tech Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-smart-wristband.md) - [Wearable Desktop Control Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prolo-ring.md) - [Birdcage-Inspired Smart Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bird-intelligent-sound-box.md)