# Emergency Door-Closing Devices The 'LifeDoor' Closes Doors During a Fire to Stop Spreading By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-01-17 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lifedoor References: [homecrux](http://www.homecrux.com/2018/01/16/91173/ces-2018-lifedoor-automatically-closes-doors-to-limit-spread-of-fire.html) & [lifedoor.io](http://www.lifedoor.io/product/) The 'LifeDoor' has been created as a piece of [emergency equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-home-security-solution) for the [smart home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-home-management-system) that will work to prevent flames from spreading in the even that a fire breaks out. The device works by being installed onto your existing doors and pairing with your [existing smoke detectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meross-ma151-smart-smoke-alarm). The unit will shut the door that it's installed onto if it detects the sound of a fire alarm to stop fire from spreading and eliminate smoke from infiltrating all areas of the living space. The 'LifeDoor' comes as a modern solution to help make a living space safer in the event of an emergency, while also providing peace of mind to inhabitants that they are protected just in case the worst-case scenario is realized. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 23% | 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 - **Smart Home Safety:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the development of more connected devices and systems to enhance safety in smart homes. - **Fire Prevention Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced fire prevention technologies that can automatically respond to fire alarms and minimize damage. - **Emergency Equipment Integration:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create seamless integration between emergency equipment like smoke detectors and door-closing devices to enhance overall safety measures. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Security:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine home security systems with fire prevention technology to create comprehensive safety solutions. - **Smart Home Automation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate door-closing devices like 'LifeDoor' into existing smart home automation systems to enhance safety features. - **Fire Safety Equipment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new emergency equipment that can automatically respond to fire alarms and take immediate preventive measures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hands-Free Door Handle Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/safe-lever-door-opener.md) - [Fully Integrated Smart Doors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masonite-mpwr-smart-doors.md) - [Innovative Customizable Door Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-door-system.md) - [Connected Auto-Locking Door Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuki-smart-lock-20.md) - [Automated Emergency Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contactless-security-system.md) - [Camera-Equipped Door Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plus-link-z-concept.md) - [Smart Home Smoke Detectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoey-smoke-detector.md) - [Portable Defibrillators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-defibrillator.md) - [Hands-Free Home Doors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milda-evolve-door.md)