# Door-Guarding Gadgets The Tripper Device Tells You If Anyone Snoops Into Your Private Spaces By Amelia Roblin | Published 2015-12-31 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tripper References: [quirky](https://www.quirky.com/invent/244045) There are plenty of reasons why anybody would gain peace of mind by installing a Tripper or two at home or in the office. The idea is that this gizmo can be stealthily stuck to a door, a window, a closet or a cabinet, and it's capable of detecting when someone is successful in opening it. Produced by Quirky, this [security system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-home-security-solution) syncs up with Wink HUB so that the user can be instantly notified of an unauthorized breach, right through an app on his or her smartphone. The various sensors' statuses appear on a touchscreen with live updates, indicating how long it's been since a door has been opened and if everything is shut like it should be. The surveillance Tripper is one device that serves to meet the consumer demand for [convenient home monitoring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threshold-care). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Smart Home Security:** Developing advanced technologies and devices, such as the Tripper, that help homeowners monitor and protect their properties. - **Internet of Things (iot) Integration:** Integrating security systems like the Tripper with IoT platforms like Wink HUB to provide real-time notifications and remote monitoring. - **Stealthy Surveillance Devices:** Creating discreet and easily concealable gadgets like the Tripper that can detect and alert users of unauthorized access to private spaces. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Security:** Developing innovative security solutions like the Tripper to meet the growing consumer demand for convenient and effective home monitoring. - **Iot Technology:** Advancing IoT platforms like Wink HUB to seamlessly integrate with smart home security devices, improving overall safety and convenience. - **Surveillance Equipment:** Creating discreet and high-tech surveillance gadgets like the Tripper for both residential and commercial use, enhancing security measures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mobile-Enabled Smart Home Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onvis-door-sensor.md) - [Mobile Security System Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-security-device.md) - [Sound-Monitoring Security Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earzz-smart-home-monitor.md) - [Parcel Delivery Alarm Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/package-protector.md) - [Camera-Equipped Door Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plus-link-z-concept.md) - [Portable Safety Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/armorsiren-portable-security-system.md) - [Smart Home Door Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-hue-secure-contact-sensor.md) - [AI-Powered WiFi Security Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-security-alarm-system.md) - [Easily Installed Intelligent Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/securaki.md)