# Wearable Security Seeking to diffuse threatening situations, consumers turn to wearable devices. By [Tana Makmanee](https://www.trendhunter.com/tmak), SVP, Research Services at Trend Hunter | Published May 19, 2015 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/wearable-security ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.4/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Wearable Security trend? **Wearable Security:** Anticipating whether a situation could become dangerous can be taxing, prompting many consumers to turn to wearable devices to instill a sense of security wherever they go. Designed to mimic ordinary accessories, wearable security devices detect and mitigate potential threats in a way that is direct, yet unobtrusive, suggesting that consumers are looking to integrate security measures into their everyday lives as discretely as possible. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: Nov 3, 2014 to Apr 14, 2016 - Published: May 19, 2015 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence) - Megatrends: [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization), [Simplicity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/simplicity), [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/artificial-intelligence) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Wearable Security trend ### Wearable Security Consumers are looking for wearable tech that instills a sense of security, opening up opportunities for more discrete security measures. ### Child-Tracking Wearables Wearable devices designed to track children provide parents with peace of mind, presenting opportunities for further product development in this area. ### Parental Monitoring Wristbands Parental monitoring wristbands offer a less invasive way to track children's whereabouts, creating opportunities for similar wearable devices. ## What the Wearable Security trend means for industry ### For Technology Technology companies can develop and produce innovative wearable devices that cater to consumer demands for security measures and child-tracking technology. ### For Apparel Fashion brands can design wearable tech devices that are stylish and function as personal safety devices or child-trackers. ### For Safety and Security Solutions Companies that specialize in safety and security solutions can innovate wearable technology that can discreetly provide personal security measures. ## Workshop question How can you help consumers to feel secure in their interactions with your brand? ## Trend signals for Wearable Security Trend score 4.4 out of 10, from popularity 71%, activity 55%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 71% - Activity: 55% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Wearable Security trend 4 featured examples from Nov 3, 2014 to Apr 14, 2016. - [Protective Ring Alarms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personal-safety): The Siren Ring is a Powerful Personal Safety Device and Stylish Wearable (Category: Fashion) Implication: The jewelry industry could benefit from incorporating personal safety features into wearable designs as a way to expand their product line and appeal to the safety-conscious marke… - [Emergency Aquatic Bracelets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prevent-drowning): The BlueFox ST1 Can Prevent Drowning with Emergency Features (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The water recreation industry can explore incorporating wearable safety technology to enhance the safety of swimmers and prevent drowning incidents. - [Parental Monitoring Wristbands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parental-monitoring): The Kiddo Tech Bracelet Lets Parents Keep an Eye on Their Childrien (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with technology companies to develop and market advanced parental monitoring devices, leveraging GPS, wearable tech, and smart senso… - [Child-Tracking Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/childtracking): This Wristband Helps Parents Keep an Eye on Their Children at All Times (Category: Tech) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate wearable technology for various applications, including child tracking, health monitoring, and fitness tracking. ## Recent trend clusters - [Delegated Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/delegated-interfaces) (Tech) - [Adaptive Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/adaptive-controls) (Tech) - [Desk Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/desk-systems) (Tech) - [Spatial Refinement](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/spatial-refinement) (Tech) ## Trending in Tech - [Decor-Led Home Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decor-led-home-projectors) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) - [Dual-Wavelength Recovery Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joint-therapy) - [Pop-Culture WiFi Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-culture-wifi-routers) All articles: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech)