# WiFi-Connected Doormats The SmartMat Sends You Alerts and Tweets When Someone Puts Pressure on It By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-04-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartmat References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/smartmat-wi-fi-mat/31402/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1340651422/smartmat-wi-fi-floor-mat-that-can-alert-mobile-dev) The SmartMat is a doormat with Wi-Fi connectivity and a pressure sensor that can [send alerts and notifications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threshold-care) when someone or something steps on it. For example, users can configure the SmartMat to send them a text message when their [pet is sitting on it](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pawprint-door-mat) or when the [mailman leaves a package on it](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-pet-door-3). The SmartMat can even be programmed to tweet at users. The SmartMat is made from pressure-sensitive plastic film sandwiched between two conductive polymer film layers. A heat-sealed weatherproof outer layer protects the inner components. The mat has a WiFi-enabled micro controller that collects and processes data and allows the mat to connect to a home internet network. Data collected by the mat is send to a cloud-based server that can do things such as send email or text alerts based on specific conditions. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Connected Doormats:** WiFi-connected doormats with pressure sensors provide opportunities for personalized alerts and notifications. - **Smart Home Accessories:** The SmartMat is a part of the growing trend of smart home accessories that enhance convenience and automation. - **Internet of Things for Home Security:** The SmartMat exemplifies the intersection of IoT and home security, offering new possibilities for monitoring and alerts. ### Where This Applies - **Home Security:** Connected doormats can disrupt the home security industry by offering an additional layer of monitoring and notification. - **Consumer Electronics:** Smart home accessories like the SmartMat contribute to the consumer electronics industry by expanding the range of connected devices available for consumers. - **Internet of Things (iot):** The SmartMat aligns with the IoT industry's focus on connecting everyday objects to the internet for enhanced functionality and automation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intelligent Fitness Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wisemat.md) - [Cartoon-Themed Smart Bath Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/issin.md) - [Baby-Monitoring Smart Mattresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/babysense-cloud-smart-mattress.md) - [Connected Stress Relief Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feel-good-mat.md) - [Connected Home Security Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-security-sensor.md) - [Pet-Monitoring Smart Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carepet.md) - [Health-Tracking Mattresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eight-sleep-pod-3-mattress.md) - [Vibroacoustic Sleeping Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindlax-sleeping-mat.md) - [Haptic Feedback Mattress Toppers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woojer-mat.md)