# GPS-Enabled Safety Whistles The 'GEKO' Safety Whistle Sends Alerts to Emergency Contacts When Used By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-01-24 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/safety-whistle References: [thegadgetflow](http://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/geko-smart-safety-whistle/) & [mygekogear](http://www.mygekogear.com/products/smart-whistle/) The 'GEKO' smart safety whistle is a new piece of technology that will help to make solo endeavors that much safer thanks to a design that connects users to their smartphone for emergency purposes. The 'GEKO' whistle features [Bluetooth and GPS technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tile-bluetooth) that work together to alert designated contacts of a problem if they whistle is used. This works whether the whistle is blown or the built-in panic button is pressed for two-seconds. This activation will send a text, call or email to the set contacts with your [GPS location](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/safety-alerts) and will send an update every three minutes to ensure the user is easily trackable. The 'GEKO' smart safety whistle comes in several color options and has a slim, discreet design that can be carried virtually anywhere and utilized when need be. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Smart Safety Devices:** The integration of GPS and Bluetooth technology in safety devices opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in personal safety solutions. - **Emergency Communication:** The ability to send instant alerts with GPS location to designated contacts has the potential to disrupt the emergency communication industry and improve response times. - **Compact Wearable Technology:** The slim and discreet design of GPS-enabled safety whistles paves the way for disruptive innovation in compact wearable technology for personal safety. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Personal Safety:** The integration of GPS and Bluetooth technology in safety whistles presents disruptive innovation opportunities in personal safety products and solutions. - **Emergency Services:** The use of GPS-enabled safety whistles with instant alerts can disrupt traditional emergency response systems and improve coordination between emergency services and individuals in distress. - **Wearable Technology:** The compact and versatile design of GPS-enabled safety whistles opens up disruptive innovation possibilities in the wearable technology industry, particularly for personal safety devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Connected Personal Safety Alarms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pom-safe.md) - [All-in-One GPS Guide Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-gps-guide.md) - [Connected Personal Safety Alarms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchbot-safety-alarm.md) - [Emergency Alert Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protechme.md) - [Emergency Item Tracker Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pebblebee-alert.md) - [Smart Safety Flashlights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timeli-flashlight.md) - [Employee-Focused Personal Safety Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personal-safety-devices.md) - [Luxurious Safety Bracelets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxurious-safety-bracelet.md) - [Wearable Satellite Communicators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-global-hotspot.md)