# Crowdsourcing Bike Alarms The Cricket Connects with Other App Users to Locate Stolen Property By Meghan Young | Published 2013-11-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cricket References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2013/11/crowd-sourced-bike-alarm.html) & [indiegogo](http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-cricket-a-new-silent-alarm-make-bicycle-theft-a-thing-of-the-past) The Cricket is a promising [bike alarm](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-varia-rearvue-820) that doesn't just alert a cyclist when his or her property has been stolen, but helps to [track it down](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pebblebee-alert) in as efficient a way as possible. Essentially, users of The Cricket form a community that connects when someone needs help. Since the device that is attached onto the bike can only send out signals within a 150 feet radius, people rely on other users around it to be notified where it could be. Designed by Yariv Bash, Ilan Graicer and Sandy Hefftz, who are all based in Tel Aviv, Israel, The Cricket is a useful device that is conveniently compatible with the [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/icetag), iPad mini and iPod Touch. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Crowdsourced Bike Recovery:** Crowdsourced bike alarms can revolutionize the way bikers recover their stolen property. - **Community-based Security Solutions:** Community-based security solutions like The Cricket are an effective way of safeguarding people's property in public spaces. - **Internet of Things and Security:** The Cricket is a great example of how the Internet of Things (IoT) can enhance security measures for individuals. ### Who This Affects Most - **Bike Accessories:** As an alternative to traditional bike locks, bike accessories like The Cricket have great potential in the cycling industry. - **Home Security:** The Cricket's technology may also have applications in home security systems. - **Mobile Device Accessories:** Companies that specialize in manufacturing accessories for mobile devices, like The Cricket, have opportunities to leverage on the Internet of Things technology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Real-Time Monitoring Bike Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elios-crossover-lock.md) - [Connected Personal Safety Alarms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchbot-safety-alarm.md) - [Pocket-Sized Safety Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaze.md) - [Connected Cyclist Radar Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bryton-gardia-r300l.md) - [Anti-Stalking App Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tile.md) - [Mobile Security System Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-security-device.md) - [Portable Safety Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/armorsiren-portable-security-system.md) - [Cyclist Safety Light Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bike-safety-device.md) - [Alarm-Equipped Laptop Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antitheft-laptop-device.md)