# O-Boy Satellite Smartwatch

> O-Boy is the world's first satellite-connected emergency rescue smartwatch, built for adventurers and professionals who operate beyond cellular coverage. Designed by Belgian studio Futurewave for startup LifeLineSat, it lets you send GPS-pinpointed rescue signals, custom messages, or live location tracking directly via satellite - no phone required. Think of it as the emergency button the wilderness has always needed, worn on your wrist.

- **Created by:** Futurewave (design & engineering) / LifeLineSat (product company)
- **Launched:** 2022
- **Platforms:** ios, android
- **Pricing:** Device: ~$399 USD retail (€365); Kickstarter early-bird was €265 (~$294). Service: pay-per-use with no activation fee - GetMe credits $9.95/50 uses; TrackMe plans up to $199.95/year. RescueMe includes $50,000 rescue operation insurance coverage.
- **Key features:** GetMe, RescueMe, TrackMe, Patented Omnidirectional Antenna, Global Satellite Coverage

## Features

- **GetMe** — Press the red button 5 times to send a prewritten custom message plus your GPS coordinates to up to 4 pre-set personal contacts via SMS - directly over satellite, no cell signal needed.
- **RescueMe** — Press the red button 8 times to transmit an SOS signal to the nearest Emergency Operation Coordination Center, triggering an official Search & Rescue operation. Includes up to $50,000 in rescue operation insurance coverage.
- **TrackMe** — Hold the button for 10 seconds to begin live GPS location sharing at preset intervals (5, 20, or 60 minutes) to up to 4 contacts - ideal for solo expeditions or extreme sports.
- **Patented Omnidirectional Antenna** — A custom-engineered antenna built into the case that requires no aiming at the sky - the key innovation that made a satellite device in a wrist-wearable form factor possible.
- **Global Satellite Coverage** — Connects to a private satellite constellation covering virtually the entire Earth (excluding the poles and a small area in the Indian Ocean), using Galileo GNSS for sub-meter location accuracy.
- **No Smartphone Required** — Emergency functions work completely standalone. Bluetooth and the companion app are only needed for initial contact setup and message customization.
- **Rugged Build** — IP68 waterproof (to 10 meters), dustproof, shockproof, Gorilla Glass display, silicone strap. Available in digital or analog dial variants.
- **Pay-Per-Use Pricing** — No mandatory subscription. GetMe credits start at $9.95 for 50 uses. TrackMe annual plans available up to $199.95/year.
- **Long Battery Life** — 7+ day standby, minimum 48 satellite transmissions per charge, up to 20-day reserve in energy-saver mode.
- **Safety-First Design** — The red button requires deliberate multi-press sequences (5 or 8 presses) to prevent accidental SOS activations. Black-and-red color palette references standard emergency equipment.

## Achievements

- ESA BIC Belgium incubator member (2021) - European Space Agency backing
- NATO DIANA programme participant (Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic)
- Dezeen Awards 2023 Longlist - Product Design / Consumer Design & Wearables
- Successfully funded on Kickstarter (2022)
- Raised €1.4 million in funding
- Featured in Robb Report, Designboom, Yanko Design, New Atlas, Notebookcheck, Cool Material, Time and Tide Watches
- Design by Futurewave, winner of Henry van de Velde Award, iF Design Award, CES Innovation Award, Good Design Award

## Latest updates

- **2026-03** — Widely covered in tech/design media: Designboom (March 12), Yanko Design (March 16), Notebookcheck, Interesting Engineering, Stuff South Africa (March 18) - renewed interest due to Futurewave portfolio features
- **2024-01** — ESA Space Solutions page updated confirming prototypes complete and mass production underway
- **2023-07** — Longlisted for Dezeen Awards 2023 in Consumer Design & Wearables category
- **2022-03** — Kickstarter campaign launched and successfully funded; first 800 customers received $100 discount and free worldwide shipping
- **2022-01** — Pre-orders opened; ESA Commercialisation Gateway featured the product
- **2021-01** — LifeLineSat joined ESA BIC Belgium incubator program

## Links

- Website: https://www.o-boy.com
- LinkedIn: https://be.linkedin.com/company/lifelinesat
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/futurewave_design/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/o.boy.watch

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Last updated: 2026-04-25