# Hi-Tech Gas Gauges The App-Enabled Propane Tank Keeps You Well Informed of the Available Level By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-11-12 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/appenabled-propane-tank References: [quirky](http://www.quirky.com/projects/4162-App-Enabled-Propane-Tank-Enhanc) & [quirky](http://www.quirky.com/products/732-App-Enabled-Propane-Tank) Weight is not a dead giveaway when it comes to discerning the amount of hydrocarbon gas that remains in your canister. The App-Enabled Propane Tank is a smart solution; it keeps the head barbecuer in the loop about how many more [hot dogs can be cooked](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nexgrill) before the stove will be out of action. Anthony Reddington has put forth a couple of proposals for the Quirky product, and both of them involve the design of a [ring-shaped base](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snow-peak-gigapower-battery). This would gather information about the contents of the [BBQ container](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-charcoal-grill) and indicate its findings by a system of illuminated LEDs. One version of the App-Enabled Propane Tank incorporates an external control unit that's much more accessible to the user, especially where changing the batteries is concerned. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Smart Gas Gauges:** Design and development of intelligent gas gauges that provide accurate real-time data via mobile applications. - **Iot-enabled Tank Monitoring:** Integration of Internet of Things (IoT) into the propane tank monitoring processes, which gathers actionable insights through data analytics and enhances user visibility. - **Replacement of Traditional Gas Tank Gauges:** Development of advanced and user-friendly propane tank monitors to replace the traditional scales and weight-based monitors. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Consumer Electronics:** Developing next-gen propane tank monitoring systems that leverage the latest trends in consumer electronics technology. - **Connected Home:** Integrating the propane tank monitoring solutions with the connected home ecosystem to enhance the user experience and optimize consumption patterns. - **Retail:** An opportunity for propane tank retailers to collaborate with technology providers to offer smart gas gauges or build the platforms to connect these devices with end customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smartphone-Connected Outdoor Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-pellet-barbecue-grill.md) - [Technology Equipped Backyard Barbecues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weber-genesis-grills.md) - [Smart-Enabled Electric Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/current-model-g-dualzone-electric-grill.md) - [Suitcase-Style Outdoor Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b2q-kit.md) - [Air Fryer Outdoor Barbecues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neevo-720-plus-smart-grill.md) - [Interactive Meat Thermometers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midea-head-cook-cooking-probe.md) - [Smart Ceramic Grill Upgrades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikamand-ii.md) - [Propane-Powered Fire Pits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiki-brand.md) - [Compact Fan-Equipped BBQs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbecue-nx-smart-grill.md)