# Intelligent Security Locks The WatchLock Features Built-In GPS to Notify When It's Been Opened By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2013-08-28 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watchlock References: [damngeeky](http://www.damngeeky.com/2013/08/24/13569/watchlock-with-gps-guards-your-valuables-notifies-you-on-smartphone.html) & [watchlock](http://www.watchlock.com/) We're living in an age where everyday items are being retrofitted with smart technology to bring them into the 21st century and the [WatchLock](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watchlock-clasp) is a perfect example with sophisticated features to keep things secure. Instead of simply locking, the WatchLock monitors the activity to instantly send a notification if it has been opened, tampered with or moved. The internal GPS of the WatchLock is designed specifically for industry professionals who are putting warehouses and storage units under lock and key to help stave off product loss. The WatchLock can effectively help to deter theft and keep businesses in touch with what's going on when the owners and employees aren't around. Developed by Mul-T-Lock and Starcom Systems, the WatchLock should be available for purchase quite soon. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Smart Lock Technology:** Opportunity to integrate intelligent features into traditional lock systems to enhance security and provide real-time notifications. - **Gps-enabled Devices:** By incorporating GPS technology into everyday products, businesses can track and monitor their valuable assets remotely. - **Anti-theft Solutions:** Increasing demand for innovative security measures to protect warehouses, storage units, and other valuable assets from theft or tampering. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Security:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced home security systems that incorporate smart lock technology and GPS tracking capabilities. - **Supply Chain and Logistics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create GPS-enabled locks and tracking systems to optimize supply chain operations and minimize theft or loss during transportation and storage. - **Construction and Industrial:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design rugged and tamper-proof security locks for construction sites and industrial facilities, equipped with real-time monitoring features. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Protective Premium Watch Clasps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watchlock-clasp.md) - [Real-Time Monitoring Bike Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elios-crossover-lock.md) - [Location-Tracking Luggage Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taglock-travel-lock.md) - [Smart Lock Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robern-iq-digital-lock-box.md) - [Easily Installed Intelligent Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/securaki.md) - [High-Tech Residential Security Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/residential-security-system.md) - [Alarm-Equipped Laptop Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antitheft-laptop-device.md) - [AI-Enhanced Smart Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/myq-secure-view.md) - [Biometric Bank-Grade Door Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/securam-touch.md)