Nuimo

     One simple controller to manage your locks, music, thermostat, lighting, appliances and more – that's the ambitious aim of Numio, an ultra-smart Internet of Things device currently looking for funding on Kickstarter. Portable and flexible, it can plug into more than 30 separate apps and platforms, from Sonos to Nest. The device was initially intended as an alternative form of input for computers, smartphones and tablets, but now it's capable of integrating with many more smart systems around the home.
     As well as pushing, swiping and turning to provide input, users can also gesture in the air above the Nuimo. It's quite a novel way of turning up the music on your speakers, for example. The gadget can connect to anything that uses Bluetooth LE, while the accompanying iPhone app provides an easy way of switching between apps. Android support is planned in the near future.

VIDEO: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/802159142/nuimo-seamless-smart-home-interface/

Revolar

      Feeling safe is important. Whether it's just walking down the street or hiking up a mountain, knowing that one can get in touch with help if needed affords a great deal of security. That's the kind of nonviolent personal security the team at Revolar is aiming to bring to market with its discreet device that lets users reach out for help with the touch of a button.
     The Revolar device is about the same size as a US quarter dollar The main features of the Revolar device Some of the components of the Revolar personal safety device The button is tucked in to prevent false alarms. Basically, Revolar is a small device with a button that the user clips under his or her clothes in a place where they can reach it quickly. It’s also designed to be clipped to a backpack or on a key ring. The creators are aiming to let people wear it the way that works best for them, so they can feel safe without being put out.
     The user enters emergency contact information into its companion iOS/Android smartphone application, and if he or she presses the button on the device, it begins tracking the user's location and sends a text message to those contacts, along with the user's GPS coordinates. It will keep sending an updated link every few minutes, allowing friends and loved ones to keep up with movements. When the wearer feels safe, he or she can turn the alert off using the app.