# Fast-Acting Safety Bracelets Flare is a Personal Safety Device That's Quick and Discreet By Ell Smith | Published 2021-02-05 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personal-safety-device1 References: [hypebae](https://hypebae.com/2021/2/flare-personal-safety-bracelet-jewelry-brand-device-call-text-gps-location-911-how-to-use-app-founders-interview) & [getflare](https://getflare.com/) [Flare](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earplug-alternative) is a [personal safety device](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personal-safety-technology) that's quick, discreet, and accounts for numerous situations. Feeling unsafe in a situation, whether with friends or alone, can be difficult to navigate. Often, people are worried about overreacting or potentially escalating a dangerous situation, resulting in inaction. Flare wants to change this, and offers a quickly accessible device that serves numerous functions. It offers [hands-free functionalities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-device1), calling for help with just a press of a button that negates the need to take out one's phone and make a scene. The bracelet can help users fake phone calls to get them out of a situation, send location to friends, or call the police. The options is what sets he device apart, providing safety when alone or in social settings. Image Credit: Flare ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Fast-acting Safety Devices:** Devices that enable quick and discreet personal safety in any situation. - **Hands-free Functionalities:** Devices that allow for calling for help with just a press of a button, negating the need for taking out one's phone. - **Location Sharing:** Devices that enable users to share their location with friends or authorities in case of emergency. ### Where This Applies - **Personal Safety Devices:** Opportunities for companies to develop innovative personal safety devices with quick and discreet functionalities. - **Wearable Technology:** Opportunities for companies to integrate personal safety features into their existing wearable technology products. - **Mobile App Development:** Opportunities for companies to develop mobile applications that incorporate personal safety functionalities for their users. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxurious Safety Bracelets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxurious-safety-bracelet.md) - [Connected Personal Safety Alarms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pom-safe.md) - [Gesture-Controlled Turn Signal Armbands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flasher-armbands.md) - [Employee-Focused Personal Safety Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personal-safety-devices.md) - [Portable Emergency Alert Buttons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arlo-safe-button.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) - [Connected Personal Safety Alarms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchbot-safety-alarm.md) - [Health-Tracking Swimmer Bracelets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soswim-safety-bracelet.md)