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# Wireless-Enabling Headphone Adapters
The 'AirMode' Wireless Switch Transforms Wired Headphones

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-11-03 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-switch
References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/convert-wired-headphones-to-wireless-with-airmode-03-11-2016/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1677707617/airmode-switches-wired-headphones-and-earphones-in)

Wireless headphones are all the rage, but for those that have exceptional wired headphones that aren't showing any signs of slowing down the 'AirMode' wireless switch is designed to help offer an upgrade. Instead of forcing users to upgrade to the latest [wireless headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sennheiser-hdb-headphones) on the market, the 'AirMode' device works by being implemented onto wired headphones to instantly make them wireless.

Available for preorder on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neckphone-tri), the 'AirMode' switch does double duty as being a wireless switch as well as a bevy of other devices. It will tune your music to be optimized, offer Siri and Google Now connectivity, enable users to make and receive calls, features Bluetooth, features NFC for easy pairing and much more.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.6/10
- Popularity: 35% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: Europe

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Wireless-enabling Headphone Adapters:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop wireless-enabling adapters for wired headphones as an affordable alternative to purchasing wireless headphones.
- **Upgrading Wired Headphones to Wireless:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create devices like the 'AirMode' wireless switch to allow users to upgrade their existing wired headphones to wireless.
- **Enhanced Features in Wireless Headphones:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate additional functionalities, such as optimized music tuning, voice assistant connectivity, and call capabilities, into wireless headphones.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with wireless-enabling adapters and advanced features to reshape the consumer electronics market.
- **Audio Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate within the audio technology industry by developing wireless conversions for wired headphones.
- **Wearables:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the convergence of wireless headphones and wearables by creating multifunctional wireless headphones with added functionalities.

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