Wireless Leash so you don't forget your phone somewhere

[UnplugMe]

I searched the forums and didn't see this mentioned.

I was just reading a thread in the Android Lounge, about someone leaving their phone in a public bathroom and having it disappear, and it reminded me of a new gadget I saw--a wireless leash.

It's a keychain--bluetooth external speaker that's also a wireless leash; if your phone and the keychain become separated by more than 30 feet, an alarm sounds so you don't leave the phone somewhere.

I like the idea but am holding out for a cheaper copycat. The speaker is unnecessary, and the item has many complaints about the bluetooth functionality. But I really like the leash/keychain feature.

It's called a ZOMM if anyone cares to look it up. Amazon and QVC both have it, but it runs $80 and up.

 

[A.Nonymous]

Price seems really high. I would think having BT on all the time would suck battery life as well.

 

[lunatic59]

That does seem rather expensive, but if you are one of those who loses things, it might be worth it. Of course you could always just walk around with a Bluetooth earpiece for $30 and when it drops the connection it will beep in your ear.

 

[jerofld]

I thought it should be more like the wireless dog fences with the shock collars. I bet you'll never forget your phone, then.

And bluetooth is not much of a drain on your battery. I stream music over wifi to my bluetooth headphones throughout my work day and bluetooth takes about 5%.

 

[UnplugMe]

I thought it should be more like the wireless dog fences with the shock collars. I bet you'll never forget your phone, then.

Oh, the visual, that was too funny!