# Sound-Monitoring Security Devices The 'Earzz' Smart Home Monitor Alerts Users of Issues By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-11-23 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earzz-smart-home-monitor References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2022/11/22/this-tiny-smart-home-monitor-keeps-an-ear-out-for-the-most-important-sounds-at-home/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=this-tiny-smart-home-monitor-keeps-an-ear-out-for-the-most-important-sounds-at-home) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1478321436/earzz?ref=do5biq)  Smart security solutions are often focused on capturing video, but the 'Earzz' smart home monitor takes things in a decidedly different direction for even more peace of mind. The device works by being set up in the home where it will go to work keeping an ear out for a variety of sounds including [children crying](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/advanced-baby-monitor), a dog barking or even a window being broken. The device thus keeps users connected to their home in a new way to help them know if something requires their attention. The 'Earzz' smart home monitor can be used independently or in multiples and is compact enough to fit in anywhere. Each of the units can be customized to keep an eye out for different sounds to suit the needs of users. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sound-monitoring Devices:** Opportunity to innovate by expanding the range of sounds that can be monitored for safety in the home or workspace. - **Customizable Smart Home Monitors:** Opportunity to develop smart devices that can be customized to monitor different types of environmental conditions or security risks. - **Connected Home Security:** Opportunity to develop devices that work together to build a comprehensive home security network that can prevent and alert in case of any security breach or danger. ### Who This Affects Most - **Smart Home:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to upgrade the traditional home security systems by developing more intelligent, connected, and personalized solutions that rely on smart devices. - **Health and Well-being:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to leverage sound-monitoring devices for healthcare purposes such as monitoring the sleep quality, alerting for medical emergencies, or improving mental health and relaxation. - **Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to utilize sound-monitoring devices to create more personalized shopping experiences by monitoring the customer's preferences, comfort, and safety in a store or a mall. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Contemporary Smart Home Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-home-monitors.md) - [Sleep Safety Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hearo-system.md) - [Multifunctional Home Security Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arlo-sensor.md) - [Environment-Analyzing Home Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultrahuman-home.md) - [Connected Driveway Security Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emacros-smart-driveway-alarm.md) - [AI-Powered Indoor Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reolink-e1-pro.md) - [AI-Powered Security Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ezviz-c6-security-camera.md) - [Multifunctional Smart Home Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multipurpose-smart-sensor.md) - [Mobile Security System Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-security-device.md)