# Smart Emergency Whistles The 'Wiso' Alerts Your Loved Ones in the Event of an Assault By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-06-02 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emergency-whistle References: [theverge](http://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2016/6/1/11830306/wiso-bluetooth-whistle-assault-connected) & [thewiso](http://www.thewiso.com/) The 'Wiso' is an emergency whistle that uses Bluetooth to alert up to seven chosen contacts when it is used. The whistle does this by [connecting to an app](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/family-safety-app) that can quickly text, call or email loved ones with your GPS location. The emergency whistles are small and lightweight, featuring a [stretchable rubber strap](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxurious-safety-bracelet) that allows you to have it close by wherever you need. The battery is made to last for up to two months, upon which time it should be replaced to ensure that your contacts receive your alerts in the event of a physical attack. The device was made to offer a piece of mind to its users, letting them know that friends and family are easily contacted if they need help. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, 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 - **Smart Emergency Whistles:** Opportunity for integrating Bluetooth technology and GPS tracking in emergency whistles to enhance personal safety. - **Connected Safety Apps:** Increasing demand for apps that connect emergency devices to smartphones, enabling quick and easy contact with loved ones during emergencies. - **Wearable Safety Devices:** Rising popularity of small, lightweight wearable devices designed to provide peace of mind and personal safety assurance in various situations. ### Where This Applies - **Personal Safety:** Developing innovative personal safety products that incorporate technology for enhanced security and peace of mind. - **Consumer Electronics:** Creating new market opportunities for manufacturers and developers of connected safety devices and apps. - **Health and Wellness:** Exploring the integration of safety features in wearable devices to offer additional value and peace of mind for individuals concerned with personal safety. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Connected Personal Safety Alarms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchbot-safety-alarm.md) - [Connected Personal Safety Alarms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pom-safe.md) - [Emergency Alert Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protechme.md) - [Emergency Distress Signals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sos-light-app.md) - [Location-Tracking Safety Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbit-protect-gps-tracker.md) - [Emergency Item Tracker Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pebblebee-alert.md) - [Personal Safety Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/just-n-case.md) - [Women’s Safety Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/im-safe.md) - [Portable Emergency Alert Buttons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arlo-safe-button.md)