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# Wearable Personal Safety Devices
SafetyLink Provides Protection for Every Member of the Family

By Meghan Young | Published 2014-10-21 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personal-safety-device
References: [indiegogo](http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/safetylink-safety-for-everybody-everywhere) & [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzsJxhEDKWw)

A person can never feel too protected, unless they are feeling a bit too smothered by a bodyguard, and that is where this personal safety device steps in. SafetyLink is a piece of [wearable tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tband) that focuses on ensuring every member of the family is safe and secure on a daily basis by relying on the power of their community.

The size of a button, this personal safety device sends out a SOS signal that connects to the SafetyLINK community as well as a 24x7 monitoring station. Not only does it get people safe from bodily harm and the like, this personal safety device also helps people keep track of their phones and keys. It was created by Sanjay Chadha, Tim Meyer and Yash Talreja.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.7/10
- Popularity: 28% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Community-based Personal Safety:** SafetyLink utilizes the power of community to ensure the safety and security of individuals.
- **Wearable Tech for Personal Protection:** The compact size of SafetyLink provides a convenient and discreet way for individuals to stay protected.
- **Integration of Safety and Connectivity:** SafetyLink not only provides personal safety but also helps track important belongings like phones and keys.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Personal Safety Technology:** The emergence of wearable personal safety devices like SafetyLink presents opportunities for innovation and development in the personal safety technology industry.
- **Community Security Services:** The use of community-based safety networks, as demonstrated by SafetyLink, creates opportunities for growth and disruption in the community security services industry.
- **Smart Accessory Market:** The integration of personal safety features in wearable tech accessories, such as SafetyLink, opens up possibilities for new products within the smart accessory market.

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