The connected home has many benefits, convenience being one and advanced security technologies being another. In fact, smartphone-based safety systems are prevalent not just when it comes to protecting your home, but also the health and privacy of those you love.
Many mobile security technologies take advantage of recent developments in haptic feedback or biometrics. This means smartphones and similar devices have identify-verifying means like never before. Facial recognition and high definition cameras are also safeguarding everything from banking transactions to age verification.
The instantaneous nature of communication and apps is also relevant to safety in matters of prevention in natural disasters and humanitarian crises. From earthquake detection to crowdsourced anti-violence measures in unstable African countries, modern tech is changing the way we keep ourselves and other people safe.
47 Mobile Security Technologies
From Snarky Safety-Tweeting Apps to Iris-Scanning Smartphones:
Alyson Wyers — Jul 18, 2015 — Lifestyle
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Pepper Spray Smartphone Covers
The Spraytect Self-Defense iPhone Case Keeps You Safe
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Smart Security Cameras
Oco is a WiFi-Enabled Home Monitor that Connects to Phones and Computers
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Remote Door-Locking Apps
The Lockitron System Will Give You Peace of Mind
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Taser-Ready Smartphone Cases
The Yellow Jacket iPhone Case Will Literally Shock Unwanted Admirers
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Facial Recognition Doorbells
The Chui Offers Revolutionary Secure Access to One's Home
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Smartphone-Converted Bike Lights
Monocle by Studio KMD Ensures Cyclist Safety at Nighttime
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Crowdsourced Anti-Violence Services
Genocide Prevention Comes in the Form of Rumor-Squashing Texts
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Cartoon Death-Preventing Apps
The 'Dumb Ways to Die' App is a Playable Version of the Viral Video
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Personal Security Apps
Emergensee Turns Smartphones into Hi-Tech Security Systems
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Snarky Safety-Tweeting Apps
The IAmAliveVIP Emergency Notification App Tweets After Bombings
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Standalone Fingerprint Scanners
This Device Makes Fingerprint Scanning Easier and More Secure
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Smartphone-Controlled Safety Systems
This Home Security Device is Controlled Through a Mobile App
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Smartphone-Reporting Security Systems
This Smart Security Device Corresponds With Your Mobile
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Visual Transaction Signing
Banks Using CrontoSign Ensure Security and Positive User Experience
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Wireless Home Security Cameras
The Geanee MK-IPC1 is Easily Controlled from a Smartphone or Tablet
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Phone Thief Selfie Systems
Lookout's Thefties Feature Snaps a Photo of a Phone Theif
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Texting Safety Apps
'Transparent Texting' is an App to Help You Text and Walk Collision-Free
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Overprotective Messaging Apps
The Kitestring App Texts Contacts When Users Don't Reply
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Adventurer Emergency Apps
The Road ID App Helps Danger-Seekers Stay Safe
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Habit-Based Theft Detectors
The 'BioCatch' Software Secures Devices Through Mannerisms
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Anti-Surveillance Apps
The Surv App Keeps You Safe from Prying Camera Eyes
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Anti-Theft Vehicle Apps
Crime Stoppers' My Wheels Warns Drivers in Areas Where Theft is Prevalent
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University Safety Apps
The Rave Guardian App Lets Users Communicate With Police With Ease
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Card-Copying Mobile Apps
The Lemon Wallet App Copies Cards Onto Your Phone for Convenience
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Public Safety Apps
The Mobile Patrol Platform is a Helpful Tool for Journalists or Law Enforcement
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Emergency Abuse-Fighting Apps
The 'Easy Rescue' App is Designed to Help Fight Domestic Violence
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Mobile Payment Systems
Tim Cook Announces Apple Pay Will Be Built into iPhone 6 and 6 Plus
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Wireless App-Controlled Cameras
The Simplicam WiFi Camera Was Revealed at 2014 CES
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Virtual Buddy-System Apps
The Kitestring App is Like a Virtual Buddy Wherever You Go
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Sleek Wireless Security Systems
Dropcam Tab Keep Tabs on What's Open or Closed
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Iris-Scanning Smartphones
The Fujitsu Arrows NX F-04G Smartphone Features Iris Scanning Security
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Anti-Phone Hacks
An iOS Bug Lets Attackers Prevent Phone Use Over a Wi-Fi Network
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Smoke-Detecting Phone Docks
The 'Sense+' Dock Saves You from Fires
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Boat-Safety Apps
The C-pod App Keeps You Afloat On Your Boat's Security
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Ultra-Secure Calling Apps
The Signal App is Encrypted for Increased Security
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Taxi App Safety Measures
Uber Introduces SOS Button to Strengthen Rider Security
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Secretive Safety Apps
Vodafone's Red Light App Disguises as a Mirror and Flashlight
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Social Network Safety Apps
The Circle of 6 App Prevents Violence Before it Happens
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Boating Safety Apps
The Official United States Coast Guard App Promotes Civilian Safety
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Texting Prevention Phone Apps
Eyes on the Road Phone App Stops Texting and Driving
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Elderly Check-In Apps
POM4U Helps You Keep Tabs on Your Loved Ones
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Mobile Security Apps
NoRoot Firewall Lets Android Users Manage Individial App Permissions
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Emergency Campus Call Apps
Guardly Uses Smartphones to Protect Post-Secondary Students
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Biometric Hotel Check-ins
This New App Allows Travellers to Check-in with their Fingerprints
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Impromptu Earthquake Sensing Apps
The 'Crowdshake' App Commandeers Smartphones to Detect Shakes
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Protective Mobile Apps
The Lookout App Uses Predictive Security to Protect Important Data
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Empowering Safety Apps
Girl+ Gives Women Peace of Mind with a Mobile Panic Button
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Solo Citizen Protection Robots
The HOM-E Companion Robot by KeeJung Song Keeps Users Safe
Immersive Camera Smartphones
The Samsung Galaxy A54 5G Smartphone Features Enhanced Features
Scientific-Grade Smart Rings
The 'Iris' Smart Ring Offers Actionable Insights into Health
Smart Safety Helmets
SmartHat is the Construction Wearable of the Future
Versatile Smart Home Systems
Signify Introduces the 'Philips Hue Secure' Smart Home Line
Intuitive AI Smartphone Models
The Rabbit R2 Smartphone Concept by Shreyansh Onial is Next-Gen
Color-Infused Glass Smartphones
The Apple iPhone iPhone 15 and 15 Plus Have a 48MP Main Camera
Rotating Button Panel Smartphones
The Conceptual 'PHONE ONE' by Wayne Lu Adapts to Usage Needs
Smart Aid Kits
Smart Aid Kit Uses Artificial Intelligence to Support Health
Smartwatch-Attached Smartphone Concepts
The Conceptual Sony Smart Switch Ecosystem is All-in-One
Smart Home Door Sensors
The Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor Can Trigger Smart Lights
Novel Home Security Concepts
Swift Creatives Introduces 'Sculptural Surveillance'
Impairment-Aiding Navigation Apps
The Commute Booster App is Made to Help the Visually Impaired
Dating Safety Features
Tinder Introduces the Incognito Mode and More Online Safety Features
Palm Print Authentication Smartphones
The Realme GT5 Pro Offers a New Biometric Security Feature
Clutch Purse Smartphone Concepts
The Honor V Purse Transforms the Mobile Device into an Accessory
Compact Body Cameras
The 'PhoneCam' Lets You Capture Footage Of Illegal or Threatening Behaviour
Guarding Humanoid Robots
EvoGuard is a Smart Security Solution at CES 2023
Confidentiality-Centric Smartphones
This High-Tech Smartphone Helps Protect Your Privacy
AI Pet Care Apps
Healthcare App TTcare is a CES 2023 Innovation Awards Honoree
Wearable At-Home Body Scanners
ZOZOFIT Brings Cutting-Edge Tech to the Homes of Consumers
Anti-Distraction Communication Devices
The 'Beepberry' Only Works with the Beeper App
AI-Powered Feline Health Trackers
The 'Moggie' Cat Health Tracker Identifies Potential Illnesses
Tactile Smart Home Devices
The 'from()' Design Concept Prioritizes Intuitive Controls
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
Tracking Device Safety Implementations
Google is Rolling Out Anti-Stalking Measures to Trackers
Fall-Detecting Smart Watches
The MobileHelp Smart is Always Connected to its Alert System
Advanced Contextual Awareness Wearables
The Humane Ai Pin Connects Users Without Smartphones
Thermal-Image Smartphone Add-Ons
FLIR Announced the Launch of Its New 'FLIR One Edge Pro'
Holistic AI Health Apps
Medikarma Uses Algorithms to Provide Personalized Health Assessments
Lifestyle Activity Tracking Apps
The 'Timeline It' App Tracks Virtually Any Activity or Event
Ultra-Secure Connected Door Locks
The Netatmo Smart Door Lock and Keys Withstand Hacking
Mobile Security System Sensors
The Mimiq GO Portable Security Device Has a 120dB Alarm
AI-Powered Disinfectant Devices
UVCeed Shared a Solution for the "Tripledemic" at CES 2023
Emotive Smartphone Camera Covers
Yifan Hu Designs the Emoji-Inspired Smartphone Accessories
Rugged Mobile Device Collections
These Samsung Tactical Edition Products are Pro-Grade
Smart Home Insurance Services
Sky Protect Smart Home Insurance Comes with a Bevy of Devices
Safety-Enhancing Ride Share Devices
Bosch Ridecare Was Made with Ride Share Drivers in Mind
Remote Aging Care Solutions
Essence SmartCare Revolutionizes Aging-In-Place Healthcare Solutions
Video-Style Chat App Features
WhatsApp Instant Video Messages Enables Quick Communication
Spatial Video Communication Devices
Wehead, Shown at CES 2023, Lets Users Look Around Remotely
Multifunctional Home Security Sensors
The Arlo Sensor Offers a Total of Eight Functions
AI-Powered Security Cameras
The U-tec U Home Ulticam Cameras Recognize People, Pets and More
Multifunctional Smart Home Sensors
The 'SimpleSensor' Multipurpose Smart Sensor is Feature-Rich
Wall-Breaching Drone Trackers
Wifi Device Breaches are Studied at the University of Waterloo
Privacy Protection Knitwear
The Capable Manifestio Collection Shields Against Facial Recogniton
Portable Emergency Alert Buttons
The Arlo Safe Button Works with the Arlo Safe App
Programmable QR Code Tags
Openscreen's Cloud Tags Help Users Digitize Their Lives
Security-Enhancing Robot Vacuums
Roomba's Remote Check-In Feature Adds a Security Feature
Quantum Security Smartphones
The Huawei Mate 60 Pro is Being Upgraded by China Telecom
Technology News Summaries
TechTok Helps Readers Stay On Top of News in Five Minutes
Elderly Monitoring Smart lamps
The AI Nobi Smart Lamp is Designed with Safety Features
Smartphone Use Reduction Accessories
The Conceptual 'Burnner' Locks and Unlocks to Limit Use
AI-Powered DIY Home Apps
Praxis Introduces New Features to Its Praxis Plus App
Minimalist Anti-Tracking 5G Smartphones
The Punkt. MCO2 5G Secure Phone Offers Total Control
Hyper-Personalized Wellness Apps
28 Seeks to Empower Women on Their Wellness Journey
Selfie Identity Verification
Cabify and Incode Technologies Introduce a New Verification Feature
Inclusive Smartphone Control Devices
The 'Matrix5' Assistive Key Device by Aerum Gu is Tactile
Remote Caregiver Kits
The Essential Care Kit Assists Caregivers with Next-Gen Technology
AI-Powered Touchscreen Doorbell Systems
Irvinei Combines Innovation, Security, Style & Convenience
AI-Powered WiFi Security Systems
The Gamgee Home Security Alarm System is Sensor-Free
Pocket Computer Smartphone Concepts
This iPhone 16S Concept Reimagines the Aesthetic of the Device
IoT-Connected Traffic Beacons
This Traffic Beacon Concept Changes According to Needs
Smart Safety-Focused Hardhats
Knowit Worked with a Polish Company on a Safety-Improving Hardhat
Non-Intrusive Hydration Wearables
The Safebeing from Somatix Leverages Remote Patient Monitoring
Device-Locating Digital Ecosystems
Google is Officially Launching its 'Find My Device' Service
Smartphone Cellular Emergency Features
The Apple iPhone 14 Emergency SOS Feature Expands
5G-Enabled e-Bikes
Orbic's 5G e-Bike Integrates 5G Connectivity and AI Tech
Satellite Messaging-Enabled Smartphones
This Chinese Smartphone Offers a Network-Free SMS Function
Mobile Messenger Updates
Google Added Two New Features to its Messages Texting Application
Secure Laptop-Unified Smartphones
The Lenovo ThinkPhone Works Seamlessly with the ThinkPad
AI-Powered Health Communication Platforms
Humetrix is Set to Introduce SOSQR Global at CES 2024
Social City Exploration Apps
The 'Geometrik' App Connects Citizens and Businesses Together
Machine Vision Health Testing
Everly Health Launches Its First iOS App with Spotwell™ Technology
Home Surveillance Safety Cameras
Phillips Unveils Hue Secure Cameras to Join its Range
Connected Key-Free Personal Safes
The TROVA Home Biometric Personal Safe is Tamperproof
Car-Identifying Apps
Scout Helps Enthusiasts Identify a Vehicle
Authenticated Product Review Apps
This App Matchers Shoppers With Brands Looking For Reviews
Eye-Tracking Interface Smartphones
The Honor Magic 6 Will Feature the Magic Capsule Technology
Wearable Health-Management Sunglasses
The 'iSportWear' from 'ITRI' Monitors Physiological Data
Home Security Cameras
Arlo’s New 'Pro 5S 2K' Camera Can Be Used with Its Home Security System
Elevated Virtual Photography Apps
Halide Presents a New Neural Telephoto Feature on its App
Tactical Smartphone Accessories
The PUI Series Creates a Unique Way to Interact with Phones
Mobile-Enabled Smart Home Sensors
The Onvis Door Sensor Works at Entryways and Windows
Vehicle-Connected Mobile Networks
Porsche and Vodafone Launched a 5G Hybrid Mobile Private Network
Employee Task Applications
Home Depot Launches a Mobile App to Prioritize Employee Tasks
Gesture-Controlled Apps
Spatial Touch Lets Users Navigate Tech With Their Fingers
Personalization-Focused Mobile OSs
The Samsung One UI 5 Brings Enhanced Customization to Devices
App-Navigating Indoor Safety Cameras
Google Adds its Indoor Nest Cameras Online on the Home App
Illuminated Leather Smartphone Technologies
Infinix 3D Lighting Leather Brightens Device Edges
Inclusive Smartphone Prototype Apps
Researchers Develop the OneButtonPIN on the Side of a Phone
Safety-Prioritizing Smartwatches
Google Launched a Fall Detection Feature for the Pixel Watch
Misconduct-Detecting App Features
The DoorDash SafeChat+ AI Feature Aims to Combat In-App Abuse
Distraction-Free Flip Phones
Consumer Cellular Unveils its 'Shot on Flip Phone' Campaign
Smart Industrial Hardhats
United Safety and Guardhat's Communicator Improves Situational Awareness
Interconnected Messaging Ecosystems
Whatsapp to Introduce Support for Messages Third-Party Apps
App-Connected Mouth Guards
The ORB Smartguard is Great for Contact Sports and More
Smart Lock-Supported Rentals
Airbnb Releases a Software Update with Support for Smart Locks
Digital At-Home Healthcare
birdie Helps Older Adults Receive Quality Care Using Digital Interfaces
Gig Worker Safety Features
GrubHub Partners with Rapidsos to Protect Its Employees
Tracker-Detecting Smartphone Updates
The Google Find My Device Network Will Detect for Trackers
Authenticated News Apps
Digital Trust Network 'Click' Challenges the Threat of Misinformation
Location-Based QSR Technology
Chipotle is Integrating Location-Based Technology Into its App
Physical Password Security Keys
The Cryptnox FIDO Card Uses NFC Technology
Social Digital Nomad Apps
The 'Citizen Remote' App Supports Remote Workers and More
Phone Repair Privacy Features
Samsung Announced 'Maintenance Mode' to Keep Devices Secure
Smartphone Emergency Features
Apple Adds a New Emergency SOS Feature Through Satellite
Physical Multi-Factor Security Devices
The FEITIAN MultiPass K32 Has Bluetooth, NFC and More
Secure Identity Features
Okta Releases 'Okta AI' and the New Passkey Support for Cybersecurity
AI-Powered Therapy Apps
Sonia Makes AI Therapy Accessible Anytime and Anywhere
Distraction-Limiting Apps
Shrewd Observer Helps You Live a More Disciplined Lifestyle
Distraction-Free Dating Guides
Hinge Debuted a New Guide to Minimize Distractions While Dating
Automated Emergency Devices
Safe-living is a Swiss-Made Contactless Security System
Safety-Focused Delivery Features
DoorDash Introduces New Safety Features for Delivery Drivers
Live-Enabled Security Cameras
SimpliSafe Debuts Live Home Monitoring with Its New Security Camera
Palm-Recognizing Smart Locks
Phillips PalmLock Can Recognize Up to 50 Unique Palms
Biometric Sensor Password Authentication
1Password's Passkey Support Officially Rolls Out Today
App-Based Employee Payments
Instant Financial Automates Access to Employee Wages with New App
App-Controlled Electric Home Locks
Apple Joins Level Home on the New Connective Level Lock+
Enterprise-Ready Smartphones
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Enterprise Edition Smartphones are Secure
Adaptable Security Network Systems
Luma Insights Adds AI-Enhanced Security to its Control4 Systems
Dating App Video Verifications
Hinge Combats Fake Accounts with the New Selfie Verification
Comprehensive Privacy Smartphones
The 'Cosmic Phone Lvl50' Quarantines Unsafe Apps
Thermal Monocular-Designed Smartphones
AGM Mobile Launch Smartphone With Thermal Monocular Feature
Photography-Centric Smartphones
The A-X Phone is Designed with Powerful Camera Sensors
High-Performing Smartphone Cameras
The Pixel 8 Plans to Incorporate a New HDR Technique
Anti-Exploit Smartphone Features
Samsung Message Guard Protects Against Zero-Click Exploits
Visually Inclusive Smartphone Features
Apple Adds the New Bold Assistive Access Feature
Streamlined Vehicle Rental Apps
The 'Nexus Connect' App Uses Text Recognition & Cloud Connectivity
Accessible Ride App Safety-Tools
Uber is Altering its App for The Safety Tools in One Place
Video-Verification Dating Apps
Tinder's Photo Verified Cuties Initiates Video Selfie Procedures
Domestic Violence Web Tools
The Shielded Site is a Safe Resource for Victims of Domestic Violence
Subject-Following Photography Features
Samsung ISOCELL Zoom Anyplace Offers Automatic Tracking
Satellite Communication Platforms
Samsung is Planning to Roll out Smartphone-to-Satellite Tech
Accessible Home Services Marketplaces
Urban Company Recently Made Its Platform More Accessible
Web3 Cybersecurity Initiatives
Hong Kong Debuts a New Metaverse Initiative for Security and Safety
Handsfree Highway Driving Technologies
Honda Sensing Technology Will Come Standard by 2030
Community Social Apps
Beezle Social Keeps Users Informed Connected with Their Neighbors
Connective Altruistic Apps
Heart 2 Help Uses Tech Can to Foster Positive Relationships
Spam-Sifting Messaging Apps
Silter Helps Identify Spam Messages