Hootie is a personal safety device that works as an alarm, a self-defense tool, and a deterrent.
You attach Hootie to your keychain, carry it with you, or hold it as you run. In an emergency, you pull the cap off the device to activate the alarm.
Does Hootie live up to the hype? How does Hootie work? Let's take a closer look at this unique personal safety device.
What is Hootie?
Hootie is a personal safety device approximately the size of an electronic car key or key fob.
The device has multiple features that deter attackers, alert a passerby, and protect you in an emergency. You can carry the device while hiking in a remote area or walking through a rough part of town.
You can hold Hootie in your hands, clip it onto your jacket or backpack, or attach it to your keychain. Each Hootie comes with a small carabiner that easily clips onto anything. Or, the device is small and light enough to hold in your hand comfortably - say, when walking to your car at night.
Hootie is available through GetHootie.io, where it's priced at around $30 per unit. The makers of Hootie primarily market the device to women. We see women using Hootie while running, hiking, or walking through a city at night in a commercial video.
Let's take a closer look at how Hootie works to see if it's the right personal safety device for you.
Hootie Features & Benefits
Hootie has multiple features that make it an effective personal safety device, including all of the following:
Loud Alarm: Hootie has a 130-decibel alarm, which is approximately equivalent to the sound of a jet engine nearby. You pull the cap to sound the alarm, deterring attackers and alerting passersby.
Strobe LED Light: For additional deterrence, Hootie has a strobe LED light. The LED light starts flashing when you pull off the cap, disorient attackers, or alert passersby to your location.
SOS Light: You can set Hootie's light to strobe rapidly or display an SOS signal. If you are lost in the woods and need to alert someone to your location, for example, you might use Hootie's SOS mode.
Hear the Alarm from 1,00 Feet Away: The 130-decibel alarm on Hootie is audible 1,000 feet away, alerting anyone within a 1,000-foot radius that you need help.
Anti-Sweat: Hootie isn't waterproof, but it does claim to be sweat-proof. You can carry Hootie while running or in the rain without worrying about much water damage. However, heavy rain or swimming could damage the device.
40 Minute Battery Life: Hootie lasts 40 minutes when the siren and light are running. If you let the siren and light continuously run, then Hootie lasts 40 minutes. The device lasts much longer in standby mode (say, when the device is in your pocket and the pin is attached).
TSA Approved: As mentioned in the AP News, you can bring Hootie on a plane. It's TSA-approved. Unlike pepper spray, knives, or other self-defense tools, you can take Hootie places you would normally be unable to take a self-defense mechanism.
How Does Hootie Work?
Hootie is straightforward for anyone to use. Here's the step-by-step process to activate and deactivate Hootie as needed:
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Step 1) Pull the pin. You activate Hootie by tugging the pin. It's easy to pull the pin on purpose, although the connection is snug enough to avoid pulling the pin accidentally.
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Step 2) The siren and strobe go off. When you remove the pin from Hootie, it immediately activates the 130-decibel siren and the strobe light.
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Step 3) Insert the pin again. To silence Hootie, insert the pin back into the device. This deactivates the siren and strobe light.
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Step 4) Clip or hold Hootie as needed. You can re-clip Hootie onto your purse, keychain, or backpack. You can keep Hootie in your pocket.
Overall, the makers of Hootie advertise it as the ultimate self-defense tool. Some people are uncomfortable carrying weapons. An attacker can overpower you and take the weapon, leaving you extra defenseless in many cases. With Hootie, you can alert passerby, disorient attackers, and let someone know you're not an easy target.
Hootie Pricing
Hootie is priced at $15 to $30 per unit, depending on the number of units you order. Here's how much you can expect to pay when buying via GetHootie.io:
Hootie is available in two colors: black or white. You can mix and match colors or choose a single color for all alarms in your pack.
Hootie Refund Policy
Hootie comes with a 30-day refund policy. You can request a complete refund on Hootie within 30 days with no questions asked.
You need to email service@gethootie.com to receive an RMA number. Then, return Hootie to the returns address listed below.
The company will keep tax and shipping costs on your order, although you receive a full refund on the purchase price.
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Returns Address: 9160 E. Del Camino Drive, Suite B1, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
About GiddyUp
Hootie is marketed online through GetHootie.io by an e-commerce company named GiddyUp, which also does business under The GiddyUp Group, LLC. GiddyUp partners with inventors and product manufacturers to sell products online - like Hootie.
You can contact GiddyUp through the following:
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Email: support@giddyup.io
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Mailing Address: 16 N. Oak St., Ventura, CA 93001, USA
Final Word
Hootie is a personal safety device that clips onto your jacket, belt buckle, keychain, or pocket. You can hold Hootie in your hand or carry it while running.
When you pull Hootie's pin, the device activates a 130-decibel alarm, approximately the same volume as a jet engine. The device also has a strobe light, an SOS Led light, and other features that make it the ultimate self-defense tool.
You can buy Hootie online today through GetHootie.io.
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