# Water-Detecting Wristband Alarms The 'Dolphin Alarm' Aims to Prevent Child Drowning Incidents By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2018-04-09 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wristband-alarm References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1349656005/the-worlds-first-aquasonic-swimming-pool-alarm-sys) & [dolphinalarms](http://www.dolphinalarms.com/) A small child falling into a swimming pool while unsupervised is every parent's worst nightmare, but rather than worry about such a horrible event, parents can now direct their energies towards thanking U.K.-based electrical engineer John Barstead for devising a wristband alarm designed for this specific situation. Called the Dolphin Alarm, this particular wristband alarm is capable of emitting a sonar signal in the event that the child falls into the water. The signal is picked up by a receiver unit that can be left to float in the pool, causing it to emit [a loud alarm](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchbot-safety-alarm). What's great about this wristband alarm is it doesn't get in the way until it's really needed, at which point it can enable parents to rescue their child quickly and prevent a tragedy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Water-safety Wearables:** Developing wearable devices with water-detecting capabilities can help prevent drowning incidents and provide peace of mind to parents. - **Sonar Technology:** Advancing sonar technology can improve the accuracy and effectiveness of water-detecting alarms, increasing safety measures in various industries. - **Smart Pool Systems:** Integrating smart pool systems with water-detecting technologies can enhance pool safety by providing real-time alerts and proactive measures. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can explore the development of water-detecting wristbands and other wearable devices to cater to the growing demand for child safety solutions. - **Recreation and Leisure:** The recreation and leisure industry can adopt water-detecting technologies to enhance safety measures in swimming pools, water parks, and other aquatic facilities. - **Home Safety and Security:** Incorporating water-detecting alarms into home safety and security systems can provide an additional layer of protection against water-related accidents, particularly for families with young children. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Connected Pool Safety Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lifebuoy-bcone.md) - [Self-Inflating Kids Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-swimwear.md) - [Virtual Lifeguard Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coral-smart-pool-mylo.md) - [AI-Assisted Pool Alarms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poolert-s.md) - [AI-Driven Pool Safety Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pool-monitor-camera.md) - [Lifesaving Swimming Vests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swimming-vest.md) - [Silent Wake-Up Wristbands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wakeband.md) - [AI Underwater Security Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mylo.md) - [Safe Play-Training Kids Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchnot.md)