# Child-Tracking Wristbands Lineable is a Smart Child Tracker Device That Makes Use of Beacon Tech By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-10-01 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/child-tracker References: [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/lineable-5-smart-wristband-for-children) & [lineable.net](http://www.lineable.net/) Lineable is a [child tracker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skechers-kids-find-my-skechers) that takes the form of a wristband that makes use of beacon technology, so that a lost child can easily be located. The $5 wristband is connected to an app that parents can use to report a lost child. This will notify other Lineable app users in the nearby area, building a network of parents helping other parents. The wristlet helps to track kids wearing Lineable in real-time, so that a missing child does not cause panic. In comparison to other [child tracking devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weariq-kids-smartwatch) on the market, Lineable is one of the most affordable out there, and boasts other impressive features such as a battery life that lasts a year and a waterproof band. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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's Driving This Trend - **Beacon Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore ways to integrate beacon technology into various industries to enable location tracking and create networks of assistance. - **Affordable Tracking Devices:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop affordable tracking devices for various applications beyond child-tracking, such as elderly care, pet tracking, or asset tracking. - **Real-time Tracking:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create real-time tracking solutions that provide instant location updates in emergency situations for enhanced safety measures. ### Who This Affects Most - **Child Safety:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce advanced child safety solutions that leverage technologies like beacon tracking and mobile apps for improved security. - **Elderly Care:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop tracking devices and systems specifically designed for elderly care facilities to enhance safety and provide peace of mind for families. - **Logistics and Supply Chain:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement real-time tracking technologies in logistics and supply chain operations to improve efficiency, minimize loss, and optimize delivery routes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Health-Tracking Swimmer Bracelets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soswim-safety-bracelet.md) - [Kid-Friendly Digital Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/littlebird-marlon.md) - [Two-Way Kids Messaging Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bot-talk.md) - [Discreet Tracking Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/find-my-skechers.md) - [Low-Cost Subscription-Free Item Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lost-and-found-id-tag.md) - [Child-Friendly Fitness Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fitbit-ace-lte.md) - [Low-Cost Card-Style Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gps-tracker-card.md) - [Wearable Monitoring Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tband.md) - [Miniature Tile Bluetooth Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tile-bluetooth.md)