With all the technological advances the world is seeing today, unfortunately, women’s safety still remains a major concern. Oftentimes, women feel unsafe moving around alone through unfamiliar, quiet areas. There’s an urgent need for more effective and innovative solutions to help women feel safer and at ease.

Fortunately, technology offers some promising ways to tackle this, especially with the rise of IoT (Internet of Things) devices and smart mobile apps.

Wearable IoT devices, designed specifically for women’s safety, have gained seminal traction in recent years. These smart devices, often disguised as everyday accessories and smart jewellery like pendants, neckpieces, bracelets etc offer a discreet yet powerful solution to enhance personal safety. Seamlessly connecting to mobile apps, these wearables provide women with quick and easy access to emergency assistance, helping them feel more secure in various situations.

Why Wearable IoT Devices for Women’s Safety?

Wearable IoT devices represent a new era in personal safety by blending fashion with technology. Unlike traditional safety measures that may be bulky or conspicuous, these devices are designed to be elegant and discreet. With the simple press of a button or a voice command, users can activate safety features that immediately alert trusted contacts and authorities so that timely assistance is available in potentially dangerous situations.

Consider this scenario: a woman feels she is being followed while walking home at night. With a simple press of a button on her wearable device, an SOS alert is triggered, instantly notifying her emergency contacts and the command centre, providing them with her real-time location. The command centre then calls her and if she don’t receive a call, they alert the nearby police station This quick response can make all the difference by turning a potentially dangerous situation into a manageable one.

Features That Make a Difference

What sets these IoT devices apart is their ability to integrate multiple safety features into a single, compact design. Some of the standout features include:

• GPS Tracking : Real-time tracking allows emergency contacts to know the precise location of the device wearer. This feature can be crucial in ensuring timely help is provided.
• Inbuilt Recorder : The device can record ambient sound for up to 20 seconds when activated. This audio clip can provide essential context during emergencies, offering insight into the situation.
• Hooter Alert : In some cases, making noise is the best defense. A built-in hooter can emit a loud sound, drawing attention and potentially deterring an attacker.
• Command-Triggered SOS Alerts : With a single command, the device can send an SOS alert to predefined contacts, providing them with real-time location, an audio clip, and nearby police station details.
• Device Health Status and Alerts : Regular status checks on battery life and device health ensure that the wearable is always ready when needed. Low battery alerts also prompt users to charge their devices regularly.
• Separation Alerts : If the device is accidentally left behind, it sends an alert to the user’s phone, ensuring they are always connected to their safety device.
• Customizable Alerts and Silent Mode : Users can set up personalized alerts based on their preferences. For added discretion, silent alerts can be triggered without drawing attention, allowing the wearer to call for help quietly.

Enhancing Women’s Safety with Mobile Apps

While the wearable device provides the hardware, the mobile app is the central hub where users can manage their safety settings. The app enables multi-device support by allowing tracking of multiple devices from a single interface. This is particularly useful for families or groups of friends who want to ensure everyone’s safety, or even enterprises aiming to ensure the safety of their employees.

The app also features a two-way tracking system so that users can locate their phones (even if it is in silent mode) using the wearable device. Plus, it provides a detailed view of the current location, travel history, and alerts for potentially unsafe areas based on AI analysis of crime data and high-risk zones.

For those concerned with getting lost or finding themselves in an unfamiliar area, the Follow Me Buddy feature offers live commute monitoring. This feature is particularly useful when navigating unknown routes so that someone trusted always knows the user’s location.

For businesses, these safety apps can integrate with workplace policies like POSH (Prevention of Sexual Harassment), helping gather evidence of harassment and allowing for anonymous abuse or harassment reporting through the platform.

More Than Just Safety: A Lifestyle Accessory

Modern IoT wearables are designed to be more than just safety tools. They are meant to fit effortlessly into the user’s lifestyle. Available in various designs, these devices are compact, lightweight, and durable—heatproof, waterproof, and even throw-proof. With replaceable batteries, they ensure longevity and reliability.

These wearables also offer predictive alerts based on AI, which analyze crime data and provide warnings for potentially unsafe areas or times, further empowering women to make safer choices. Integrated with features like self-defense training videos, safety maps, and easy access to legal information via the mobile safety app, the devices offer comprehensive safety education.

Parting Thoughts

The combination of wearable IoT devices and mobile apps is a revolutionary step forward in women’s safety. While they are not a substitute for broader societal changes, they can provide a critical layer of protection and peace of mind to women.

At AnekaLabs, we specialize in leveraging loT technologies to create devices that can enable a safer environment for women.

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