# Versatile Compact Sensors The Oval Smart Sensor Can Monitor People, Pets and Objects By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-08-28 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oval-smart-sensor References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/oval-smart-sensor/33519/) & [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/oval-smart-sensor-instant-alerts--2) The Oval smart sensor is a compact and affordable motion, light, temperature, moisture and proximity sensor that allows you to track things in and around your home as long as they're within a radius of 457 meters. The system allows users to [connect sensors to a gateway](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-home-sensors) that is connected to a router. The sensors can alert the users through a mobile app, email, text message or direct phone call. When in the companion app, users can see exactly what's happening with [tracked objects and areas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rolling-square). The developers of the Oval sensor have taken to Indiegogo to raise funds for production of the product. A pledge of $99 will get you a sensor and a gateway, with delivery expected to take place in February 2015 if the product meets its fundraising goal. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Compact Smart Sensors:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop compact smart sensors that can monitor multiple variables such as motion, light, temperature, moisture, and proximity. - **Connected Home Monitoring:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a comprehensive connected home monitoring system that allows users to track and receive alerts about the status and activities of their home. - **Affordable Sensor Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop affordable sensor technology that can be easily integrated into various industries to track and monitor different variables. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Security:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate smart sensors into home security systems to provide more comprehensive monitoring and alerts. - **Pet Monitoring:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop sensor technology specifically designed for monitoring pets, providing real-time updates and alerts to owners. - **Logistics and Supply Chain:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize smart sensors to track and monitor inventory, temperature, and other variables in the logistics and supply chain industry to improve efficiency and reduce costs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wide-Angle Home Security Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abode-motion-sensor.md) - [Adjustable Smart Home Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wifi-motion-sensor.md) - [Multifunctional Home Security Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arlo-sensor.md) - [Multifunctional Smart Home Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multipurpose-smart-sensor.md) - [All-in-One Smart Home Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aqara-presence-multisensor-fp300.md) - [Smart Low-Power Motion Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meross-ms605-presence-sensor.md) - [Mobile-Enabled Smart Home Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onvis-door-sensor.md) - [Connected Home Security Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-security-sensor.md) - [Environment-Analyzing Home Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultrahuman-home.md)