# 3-in-1 Communication Devices VIVOplay by Evado Filip Keeps Parents and Children in Touch By Meghan Young | Published 2013-01-09 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivoplay-by-evado-filip References: [theverge](http://www.theverge.com/2013/1/8/3853190/evado-filip-announces-worlds-smallest-location-device-to-track-your) & [evadofilip](http://www.evadofilip.com/) Touted as the world's smallest communication device, VIVOplay by Evado Filip is a three-in-one gadget that is designed to keep parents and their children in touch. Designed to be worn as a watch, the device was inspired by Evado Filip founder and CEO Sten Kirkbak. After losing (and eventually finding) his son in a mall back in 2009, he realized that there was a market for a device marrying GPS, Wi-Fi and [cellular capabilities in a stylish design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-bounce-2). Although people can argue that regular phones offer this and more, in the hands of [young children](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/technology-products-for-children) they are not as helpful while raising a whole slew of other concerns. VIVOplay by Evado Filip, on the other hand, is [completely controlled by parents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/family-safety-app) to ensure it is used for the right reasons. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Small Communication Devices:** VIVOplay by Evado Filip is an example of the trend toward smaller communication devices with multiple capabilities. - **Gps-enabled Wearables:** VIVOplay by Evado Filip represents the trend in GPS-enabled wearables for parents who want to track their children's location. - **Child-friendly Technology:** VIVOplay by Evado Filip is part of a trend toward child-friendly technology that provides parents with peace of mind. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Wearable Technology:** VIVOplay by Evado Filip is a disruptive innovation example in the wearable technology industry. - **Telecommunications:** VIVOplay by Evado Filip has implications for the telecommunications industry, as it offers a new way for parents and children to communicate. - **Child Safety Products:** VIVOplay by Evado Filip belongs to the child safety product industry, which is constantly evolving to create safer and more innovative products like wearable GPS trackers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Kids Safety Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plus-3-and-slim-5.md) - [Child-Friendly Safety Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gizmo-watch-3-adventure.md) - [Two-Way Kids Messaging Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bot-talk.md) - [Kid-Friendly Hybrid Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hmd-xploraone.md) - [Customizable Child Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/x6play-smartwatch.md) - [Cellular Child-Targeted Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xplora-xgo3.md) - [Child-Friendly Voice Messengers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karri.md) - [Kid-Friendly Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amigo-jr-phone.md) - [Kid-Safe AI Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinwheel-watch.md)