# Simplistic Smartphone Bracelets The EMBRACE Plus Bracelet Provides Color Notifications By Thomas Wade-West | Published 2013-09-28 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/embrace-plus-bracelet References: [kickstarter](http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/embraceplus/embrace-a-smart-piece-of-wearable-technology?ref=category) For those who find themselves constantly checking their phones but would prefer an alternative, check out the EMBRACE plus bracelet. This handy tool notifies you through different flashing colors that reflect a particular notification on your smartphone. Users can customize which color they would like to pair with a particular notification. For instance, a pink glow could indicate a new text, a blue glow could indicate low battery, a green glow could indicate an incoming call, and so forth. All of your notifications can be paired with a color so that you essentially don't have to check your phone when you feel a buzz or hear a sound. During moments when you must have your phone in [silent mode](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wakeband), these bracelets could serve as very useful. The EMBRACE plus bracelet is [wearable alert technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tband) that keeps you connected to your phone even when you're not checking it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Color Notification Bracelets:** Create customizable color notifications to enhance smartphone usage. - **Wearable Alert Technology:** Develop wearable devices that keep users connected to their phones without constant checking. - **Silent Mode Accessories:** Design accessories that provide discreet notifications during phone silent mode. ### Where This Applies - **Smartphone Accessories:** Opportunity for companies to create innovative and customizable accessories for smartphones. - **Wearable Technology:** Disruptive innovations can be explored to enhance the functionality of wearable devices. - **Mobile Communication:** Companies can develop new solutions to improve communication experiences through smart devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Health-Tracking Swimmer Bracelets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soswim-safety-bracelet.md) - [Soothing Sleep Tracker Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alarm-bracelet.md) - [AI-Powered Diamond Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spktrl-light-ring.md) - [Uncomfortable Anti-Tech Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uscellular.md) - [Hand-Worn Athlete Smart Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handworn-smart-display.md) - [Next-Generation Screenless Fitness Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/screenless-fitness-monitor.md) - [Haptic Navigation Wristbands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haptic-navigation-wristband.md) - [Stress-Reducing Screenless Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nowatch.md) - [Visual Reminder Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-reminders-20.md)