hereO GPS Watch Reaches $100K Funding Goal on Indiegogo And Launches Initiative For World Autism Awareness Day

FORT LEE, N.J., April 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Autism now affects 1 in 68 children and is the fastest growing developmental disability in the U.S (via Autism Speaks). Today, hereO (www.hereofamily.com) announces the launch of its optional locking mechanism on the hereO watch, designed for the comfort of kids and peace of mind for their parents.

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The hereO watch with the optional locking mechanism is priced as a $10 add-on reward on Indiegogo. The hereO watch has one of the longest lasting battery life's at an average of ~50 hours between charges. Ten percent of proceeds from this particular reward will go to the national organization, Autism Speaks.

"During the launch of the hereO family set of products, received great amounts of feedback on the watch design and concerns from parents," said Gill Mendelson. "With the special needs of children in mind, this optional locking mechanism helps give confidence to parents with children affected by autism or children that wander easily, to know where their kids are and that they are safe."

The hereO GPS watch is the world's smallest real-time GPS tracking device designed for children ages three and up. New designs are being developed as the company reaches its initial funding goals of $100K.

Working in sync with the hereO family location app, the watch functions as a tracker, enabling parents to know their children's whereabouts directly on their mobile phones. The watch is also water resistant and features a child enabled panic alert that can be easily triggered by the child in any scary situation.

Pricing

• The hereO GPS watch is now on sale for preorder on Indiegogo, starting at $99 on for early bird, with a 6-month subscription included and $4.95 per month thereafter.
• The hereO GPS watch with the optional locking mechanism is available to any Indiegogo supporters as an add-on feature. This feature will be delivered with watches in August 2014.
• Retail MSRP will be at $149 for the hereO watch, with a 3-month subscription included and $4.95 subscription per month thereafter.

For more information on hereO, please visit our website.

About hereO 
Founded in 2011, hereO is the first complete end-to-end family location service. The hereO GPS watch is the world's smallest real-time GPS tracking device created specifically for children three years and up; the hereO family location app, which works in sync with the watch and works as a standalone family location-sharing app for the entire family. Stay connected with hereO by visiting www.hereofamily.com or join us on social media: Facebook, Twitter and Google+.

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