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# Smoke-Sensing Smartphone Docks
The SensePlus Does Double Duty by Detecting Harmful Gas or Fires

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2013-06-28 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/senseplus1
References: [likecool](http://www.likecool.com/iPhone_Dock_With_BuiltIn_Smoke_Detector--Projects--Gear.html) & [indiegogo](http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/senseplus-smoke-gas-sensor-smart-dock-app?browse_v=new&c=home)

To help offer added protection while charging your device, the SensePlus [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/line-linestand) dock features built-in sensors to automatically keep track of any harmful gas that might be lingering in your home. Moreover, the SensePlus also features a [smoke detector](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meross-ma151-smart-smoke-alarm), which can help to alert you should the unfortunate event of a fire happen while you're sleeping.

While the SensePlus might not offer the same functionality as a traditional dock, the main focus for it's existence is to save lives. If gas or fire is detected in your home and no one is there to acknowledge the alert, the SensePlus app will automatically call designated numbers in your address book to quickly let them know of the impending danger. This is a great feature if you're a deep sleeper or are outside during the event.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.6/10
- Popularity: 22% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Smart Home Safety:** Opportunity for companies to innovate by creating safety-focused tech for the home.
- **Multi-functional Accessories:** Opportunity to create accessories that can do more than one function, like dock and detect smoke.
- **Connected Safety Devices:** Opportunity to create devices that are connected to the internet and can alert people in case of an emergency.

### Where This Applies

- **Consumer Electronics:** Companies in this industry can create accessories that incorporate safety features to their products.
- **Home Security:** Companies in this industry can expand their offerings to include safety devices like smoke detectors and gas sensors.
- **Healthcare:** Companies in this industry can create wearable safety devices for people with medical conditions or disabilities.

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