# Intuitive Entryway Alarm Sensors The 'iSmartAlarm' Contact Sensor Monitors Any Openable Door By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-02-15 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contact-sensor References: [thegadgetflow](https://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/door-and-window-alarm/) & [amzn.to](https://amzn.to/2OSTLyl) The 'iSmartAlarm' contact sensor is a multipurpose [security solution](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-home-security-solution) for consumers who are looking to [DIY their own alarm system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/residential-security-system) instead of signing up for professional monitoring services. The device works by being positioned onto your choice of doorway, window or cabinet (depending on the sensor) and will immediately go to work monitoring for any openings to send off an alert as soon as it detects an event. This will activate [an alarm that will warn intruders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchbot-safety-alarm) that they have been detected and also work to alert anyone who might be inside that an entryway has been breached. The 'iSmartAlarm' contact sensor can be set up for use with multiple units on the same system and will automatically send a notification to the administrator's device as soon as an event is logged. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **DIY Home Security Systems:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating user-friendly and customizable home security systems. - **Smart Contact Sensors:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing intelligent contact sensors that can monitor various entry points. - **Mobile Notifications and Alerts:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating efficient and instant mobile notifications and alerts for security breaches. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Security:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the home security industry with user-friendly and customizable solutions. - **Smart Home Technology:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the smart home technology industry by creating intelligent sensors for monitoring entry points. - **Mobile App Development:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the mobile app development industry by creating efficient and instant notifications and alerts for security breaches. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smart Home Door Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-hue-secure-contact-sensor.md) - [Multifunctional Smart Home Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multipurpose-smart-sensor.md) - [Multifunctional Home Security Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arlo-sensor.md) - [Connected Home Security Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-security-sensor.md) - [Accessible Smart Home Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-smart-home-sensors.md) - [Wide-Angle Home Security Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abode-motion-sensor.md) - [Sound-Monitoring Security Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earzz-smart-home-monitor.md) - [Mobile Security System Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-security-device.md) - [Connected Driveway Security Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emacros-smart-driveway-alarm.md)