# Kid-Locating Phone Watches Filip is a Child Locator and Phone That Takes the Shape of a Watch By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2013-08-01 | Updated 2013-08-03 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/child-locator References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/filip-wristwatch-is-a-smart-locator-and-phone-for-kids/) & [myfilip](http://www.myfilip.com/) The Filip Wristwatch is a [child locator and phone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Findmykids-App) that is worn by kids like a regular watch. This concept is a combination of powerful technologies like "GPS, GMS voice/data and cell tower location, and Wi-Fi hotspot triangulation," according to the site. The idea for Filip was generated when Sten Kirkbak lost his three year old for half an hour. This is a terrifying situation and the flip wristwatch is like giving a [kid the power of a smartphone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hmd-xploraone) without all of the Internet-surfing capabilities, so it is still very child-friendly. These helpful watches give kids the freedom to play outside without parents having to worry about where they are all the time. By connecting the Filip to a [tablet or smartphone app](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/family-safety-app), parents can locate or call their children with the press of a button. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Child Locator Devices:** Opportunity to create innovative products that combine GPS technology with wearable devices to locate and monitor children. - **Connected Watches:** Potential for disruption by integrating phone capabilities into wearable watches, providing children with communication options while also ensuring their safety. - **Parental Tracking Apps:** Opportunity to develop smartphone and tablet apps that allow parents to track and communicate with their children using wearable devices. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Wearable Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in the development of wearable devices specifically designed for children's safety and communication. - **Childcare and Parenting:** Disruption possible through the integration of technology into childcare products and services, catering to the needs of tech-savvy parents. - **Telecommunications:** Opportunity for telecommunications companies to collaborate with wearable device manufacturers and create innovative child tracking solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Kid-Safe AI Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinwheel-watch.md) - [Child-Friendly Safety Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gizmo-watch-3-adventure.md) - [Kids Safety Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plus-3-and-slim-5.md) - [Cellular Child-Targeted Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xplora-xgo3.md) - [Kid-Friendly Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amigo-jr-phone.md) - [Phone Locator Alerts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fingerfind.md) - [Kid-Friendly Digital Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/littlebird-marlon.md) - [Toddler Health-Tracking Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/littlebird.md) - [Family Safety Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/family-safety-app.md)