# Coin-Operated Connectivity Timers The 'Token Timer' Helps Parents Limit Connectivity By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-08-01 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/token-timer References: [gadgetify](http://www.gadgetify.com/token-timer/) & [amzn.to](https://amzn.to/2YBEqrV) Connectivity has become ubiquitous in the modern home which is seeing kids spend more time online than ever, so the 'Token Timer' has been developed to offer parents a way to [better manage the family experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timeshield). The device works by being easily installed into the existing framework of a system to only allow for [technology use](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shutout-blocks) when a token is inserted into the unit. A single token will provide 35 minutes of use for children, which will enable parents to dole them out according to how well-behaved they are, if they've finished their homework, completed their chores and much more. The 'Token Timer' comes with 20 chrome-plated steel tokens that can be used with one or more children in a home, which also allows parents to accurately track exactly how much time kids are [spending online](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/realverse). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Connected Homes:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the connected homes industry can involve developing new devices or technologies that allow parents to easily manage and control the connectivity of their children. - **Parental Control:** The parental control trend presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the development of advanced tools, such as the 'Token Timer,' that empower parents to enforce screen time limits and encourage responsible digital use. - **Token-based Access:** The trend of token-based access provides disruptive innovation opportunities in various industries, including gaming, entertainment, and public services, by offering a controlled and limited access experience. ### Where This Applies - **Internet of Things (iot):** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the IoT industry can involve creating smart devices that integrate with existing systems to provide seamless control and management of connectivity. - **Education Technology:** The education technology industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by incorporating token-based access mechanisms into learning platforms to encourage balanced screen time and promote focused learning. - **Family Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the family entertainment industry can involve designing token-based gaming systems that encourage physical play and limit excessive screen time. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Usage-Curbing Smartphone Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartphone-lock.md) - [Connected Anti-Distraction Timers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/productivity-timer-device.md) - [Family-Focused Screen Time Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wondershare-famisafe.md) - [Modernized Nostalgic Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tin-cans.md) - [Connected Productivity Assistant Timers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/productivity-timer.md) - [Focus-Forward Timers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meti-device.md) - [Time-Limiting Browser Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/browsetimelimit.md) - [Technology Disconnection Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unhook-table.md) - [Digitized Hourglass Productivity Timers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/focus-timer.md)