# Water Consumption-Reducing Devices The 'Droppler' Helps Reduce Water Consumption in a Digital Way By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-01-20 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reduce-water-consumption References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/droppler-water-use-monitoring/41402/) & [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/droppler-know-your-habits-save-water) Being that the prevalence of water shortages is becoming more apparent, many consumers are looking to [reduce water consumption](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waste-no-space-campaign) to be more efficient in their everyday lifestyles; the 'Droppler' aims to aid this. Working with series of internal sensors that work by monitoring for the sound of running water, the 'Droppler' will provide users with a detailed report on how much water they consume. As consumers look to reduce their overall consumption of resources for money-saving and ecological reasons, the 'Droppler' is an innovative, [game-focused approach to reducing water consumption](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/water-watch). The 'Droppler' system also features a WiFi camera and speaker that can be detached and used simultaneously to monitor the home and provide music playback when desired. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 65% | 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) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Water Reduction:** The 'Droppler' helps consumers reduce water consumption by monitoring water usage and providing detailed reports. - **Resource Conservation:** As consumers aim to reduce overall resource consumption, the 'Droppler' offers an innovative solution for water conservation. - **Smart Home Technology:** The 'Droppler' incorporates smart home features such as WiFi camera and speaker for enhanced monitoring and entertainment. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Automation:** The 'Droppler' taps into the growing market of smart home technology for monitoring and control. - **Sustainability:** The 'Droppler' aligns with the sustainability industry's focus on resource conservation and responsible consumption. - **Water Technology:** The 'Droppler' belongs to the water technology industry by providing innovative solutions for efficient water usage. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Accessible Smart Water Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/water-leak-monitor.md) - [Closed-Loop Bathing Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upfall-shower.md) - [Leak-Detecting Water Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-water-monitor.md) - [Automatic Leak-Prevention Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flo-smart-water-monitor.md) - [Pressure-Sensitive Shower Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-shower-concept.md) - [AI-Enhanced Water Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flo-smart-water-monitor-and-shutoff.md) - [In-Shower Water Meters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-bergvattnet.md) - [Water-Saving Shower Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alu.md) - [Fully Integrated Smart Showers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-shower-head.md)