# Wind-Measuring Phone Gadgets This SmartPhone Wind Meter is Perfect for Wind Sport Enthusiasts By Alyson Wyers | Published 2013-08-09 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartphone-wind-meter References: [weburbanist](http://weburbanist.com/2013/08/07/add-on-gadgets-15-cool-devices-for-your-smart-phone/) If you've ever thought you could really use a portable wind meter, you should check out this SmartPhone wind meter. This Vavuud gadget is a wind meter that plugs into your [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-parasol) or similar smartphone. This is ideal for sports enthusiasts involved in cycling, surfing or any other wind-related activity. This handy device would also come in very useful on a boat as it measures wind direction and speed. This smartphone wind meter is made out of weather-resistant plastic and comes in a sleek white design. The measuring tool was tested and calibrated in a wind tunnel with a range of 1 m/s to 25 m/s. However, this item is a tad on the pricey side as it retails for $44.99. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Smartphone Wind Meter:** Smartphone gadgets that measure wind speed and direction for wind sports enthusiasts. - **Mobile Weather Devices:** Portable weather-measuring devices that connect to smartphones for outdoor sports enthusiasts. - **Personalized Weather Tools:** Customized and affordable weather measuring tools that can be attached to a smartphone for sports enthusiasts. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Sports Equipment:** Opportunity for sports equipment manufacturers to produce weather-measuring gadgets and tools for outdoor activities. - **Smartphone Accessory:** Opportunity for smartphone accessory manufacturers to create wind-measuring gadgets and other personalized weather tools. - **Outdoor Recreation:** Opportunity for outdoor recreation industries to incorporate personalized weather tools for sports enthusiasts into their offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Touchscreen Thermometer Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchscreen-thermometer-apps.md) - [Outdoor Athlete Weather Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonuby-app.md) - [Smartphone-Based Musical Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artinoise-zefiro.md) - [Miniature Model Wind Tunnels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desktop-wind-tunnel.md) - [Weather Forecasting Softwares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/predictwind.md) - [Intelligent All-in-One Weather Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intelligent-weather-station.md) - [Contactless Smartphone Thermometers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tempbuddy-smartphone-thermometer.md) - [Running Power Meters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/running-power-meter.md) - [Quad-Purpose Cycling Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cycling-devices.md)