Invisa Wear Smart Jewelry
($129)
Ever wish you had a way to access a discreet lifeline in a
sticky situation? For example, maybe you are running alone,
going on a first date, or walking to your car late at night
and you start to feel uncomfortable. Invisa Wear is the perfect solution for those situations and so many others. This
smart wearable comes in the form of a high-quality gold- or
silver-plated charm that you can purchase as a necklace,
bracelet, or keychain. Even if you don’t know where you are,
or if you can’t speak, you can discreetly send your location to
your loved ones with the help of this device. Invisa Wear can
send a text message alert to up to five preselected emergency contacts letting them know that you are requesting
help. And there is an optional contact 911 feature to alert
police that are close to your location. All you do is pair your
phone and jewelry using Bluetooth and set the app to share
your location with your phone. One of my biggest worries
using the product was that I would unknowingly set off the
alert. However, once I got the product I realized it wasn’t an
issue at all. Upon setup, I did a test alert and determined it
will definitely only go off if I intend it to. A humongous perk
is that there are no monthly fees or subscriptions. It’s great
to have an easy-to-use piece of tech that empowers you and
could potentially save your life.
The Verizon Hum+
($99)
The Verizon Hum+ gives you the assurance you need when you or your
loved ones are behind the wheel. Once you’ve purchased the Hum+, you
simply plug it into your vehicles OBD-II port (located under the steering wheel
of most vehicles made after 1996) and download the free Hum app. That’s all
the setup required! Through the app, the Hum+ can alert you to potential mechanical issues in your vehicle and provide you access to a 24-hour mechanic
hotline. It can also offer valuable maintenance reminders so you never forget
when it’s time to rotate your tires, or get your oil changed. If the Hum+
detects a crash it will automatically send roadside assistance, police, or EMT’s
if you aren’t responding to the agent or you ask for any type of assistance.
One of my favorite features that the Hum+ offers is the Safety Score. It
can track driving behavior including speed; so if you have a teenager behind
the wheel, you’ll know if they’re driving carefully and legally. The Safety Score
goes beyond just tracking speed, however. It also tracks quick acceleration,
safe breaking, and whether or not you slow down sufficiently before making
a turn. It then assigns you a score based on all those behaviors. Not only is it
fun to know exactly how good of a driver you are but it’s also great to use the
app to point out to family members where they could improve. Now you will
have objective evidence rather than a subjective “slow down.” For the younger drivers, you can also set boundary and speed alerts. If they go off course
or drive too fast, you will receive an alert. The Hum+ app also has GPS navigation not only offering route options, but also providing real-time traffic reports
and estimated drive time and distance information. There is a low $10 monthly
subscription fee required with the Hum+ that goes toward emergency and
roadside assistance.
