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# Smart Universal Technology Keys
The 'Hideez' Digital Key Unlocks Computers, Doors and More

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-03-14 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-key
References: [thegadgetflow](http://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/hideez-secure-digital-key/) & [hideez](https://hideez.com/)

Items that exist within the [smart home market](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/residential-security-system) often require users to pull up an app in order to use them, but the 'Hideez' digital key is intended to offer a different kind of experience with the technology that surrounds us.

The 'Hideez' key can be used as a device for instantly logging into your computer, [unlocking your front door](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threeinone-smart-lock) and much more. The 'Hideez' acts as the best piece of equipment for [storing important passwords](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passwordless-authentication-platform) for all your essential items to keep the focus on the simplicity they boast without having you to recall a different password for each item.

The 'Hideez' digital key also sends you a notification on your smartphone to let you know if you've left it behind to virtually eliminate the occurrence of forgetting your keys behind.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.9/10
- Popularity: 79% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8%
- 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

- **Seamless Access:** The 'Hideez' digital key offers a seamless experience by providing instant access to devices and doors without the need for multiple passwords.
- **Password Consolidation:** The 'Hideez' key allows users to store all their important passwords in one device, reducing the need to remember multiple passwords.
- **Smart Notifications:** The 'Hideez' key sends notifications to users' smartphones to remind them if they have left it behind, eliminating the risk of forgetting keys.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Smart Home:** The 'Hideez' digital key is a disruptive innovation in the smart home industry, offering a user-friendly and simplified access experience.
- **Cybersecurity:** The 'Hideez' key provides a solution for password consolidation, addressing a common challenge in the cybersecurity industry.
- **Keyless Entry Systems:** The 'Hideez' digital key disrupts the keyless entry systems industry by offering a versatile device that can unlock various doors with ease.

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