# User-Tracking Smart Keys Locky Aims to Make Homes Smarter at a Lower Cost By Justin Lam | Published 2018-09-04 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/locky References: [theverge](https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2018/9/4/17818236/locky-smart-key-lock-tile-bluetooth-kickstarter) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/locky/locky-the-first-smart-key-overlay) Locky is a new smart key that aims to make homes more technological without breaking the bank. Instead of adding a smart lock to a home, Locky instead integrates smart features into a regular metal key. Designed as a housing for a standard key, the smart gadget uses some sensors and Bluetooth, and is able to tell when a user uses it to lock and unlock a door. This feature allows for a few different uses. Firstly, the integrated app can communicate with the smart key and will track whether the door is locked or unlocked. This can feature can also alert users if the key goes out of range of a smartphone. The smart key also features a speaker which will emit a noise to help users locate it when lost. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Smart Key Integration:** Opportunities may arise for other companies to integrate smart features into everyday objects. - **User-tracking Technology:** Products using similar technology can be developed for tracking user behavior and activity. - **Affordable Smart Technology:** There may be a trend towards developing affordable and accessible smart home technology. ### Who This Affects Most - **IOT:** The Internet of Things industry can benefit from smart key innovations. - **Home Security:** The home security industry can use smart keys to enhance their products and services. - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics companies can incorporate smart key technology into their products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Next-Level Digital Lock Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proximkey.md) - [Biometric Scanner Smart Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lockly-flex-touch.md) - [Discreet Retrofit Smart Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yale-linus-smart-lock-2-lite.md) - [Tubular Handle Smart Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lockly-styla.md) - [Smart Home Security Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eufy-security-video-smart-lock.md) - [Smartphone-Centric Smart Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schlage-encode-plus.md) - [iPhone-Connected Smart Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/level-home.md) - [Connected Multitool Key Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rhinokey-smart.md) - [Connected Auto-Locking Door Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuki-smart-lock-20.md)