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Hootie has a rating of 3.7 stars from 72 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Hootie ranks 7th among Safety sites.

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Top Positive Review

“My friends and love it”

Barbara O.
2/22/21

I bought one for myself and several other friends. So far everyone loves theirs. We have tried other bulkier hooter-like things, but they were just too big to carry all the time. One friend walks her dog and was very please at being able to attach it to her belt.

Top Critical Review

“Disappointed”

Donita X.
3/27/21

I purchased 3 of these for myself and two daughters but after testing one out, was very disappointed. The sound wasn't as loud as i thought it would be and the light was probably the most disappointing of all.

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Thumbnail of user barbaram1657
California
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February 22nd, 2021
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I bought one for myself and several other friends. So far everyone loves theirs. We have tried other bulkier hooter-like things, but they were just too big to carry all the time. One friend walks her dog and was very please at being able to attach it to her belt.

Thumbnail of user judithj163
Ohio
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February 27th, 2021
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Glad I purchased it for my family members, but grateful no one has needed it. I tried it out and it is loud but someone said that they could not have heard it if they had been in their house. But that person doesn't have the best of hearing anyway.

Thumbnail of user mariem609
Canada
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February 22nd, 2021
Verified purchase

I was quite surprised at the efficacy of the delivery and quality of the product that I received. Hopefully, my loved ones and I will not need to use this personal alarm however I feel assured that we'll be ready if something terrible would transpire. Please continue to market this essential product.

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California
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February 22nd, 2021
Verified purchase

They arrived quickly and work as disproved. Just wish it was even louder. It could never be to loud to protect the ladies in my family. Got them for sisters and nieces. Will be ordering more as I have more people I want to protect

Thumbnail of user nancym1759
Mississippi
1 review
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February 22nd, 2021
Verified purchase

I got 3 Hooties, one for myself, my husband, and my daughter - we all love them! Hoping we never need to pull that top off but it feels really good to know our Hooties are with us and ready to blast if need be!

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New York
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April 24th, 2023
Verified purchase

Not pleased that the colors I wanted were not available, They are not as loud as the website states they are. I honestly don't believe that IF anyone heard it, they would think it was a child's toy instead of true safety device for women. However I guess it is better than nothing

Reason I chose this business:

I work in an increaseingly dangerous area and need something to make me feel a little more secure.

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Thumbnail of user richarda.l
Massachusetts
1 review
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June 29th, 2023
Verified purchase

Great personal safety device. Our employees were very appreciative about our company caring about their safety while working and on their non-working time. The strobe light was a great feature. I would have liked that the Hootie to be louder than 130db.

Good and responsive.

Reason I chose this business:

Responsive to my pre-purchase questions.
Device design, that it also included a strobe light.

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Customer S. – Hootie Rep

Wow! Thank you so much for the feedback! We appreciate your business and hope to see you again soon!

Thumbnail of user pablop69
Mexico
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March 25th, 2021
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I was somewhat disappointed at the noise level that the Hootie achieves, i expected a higher sound or at least an ever increasing noise factor... i used it at a shopping center parking lot and hardly anyone look my way...

* Hootie attempted to help this customer through the Sitejabber Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond

Thumbnail of user donnac2604
Virginia
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December 2nd, 2022
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These are Christmas gifts for family and friends. Hoping they love them and that the Hootie alarm will offer each of them an added sense of security. I liked the choice of colors, the price, and the shipping was fast.

Reason I chose this business:

Reviews, ease of use, price, and colors offered.

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Thumbnail of user marys2866
Ohio
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February 22nd, 2021
Verified purchase

I am happy with my hoodie. I feel a lot safer having this device on me. With pepper spray if the wind blows toward you it will hit you instead of the attacker. I would rather use the hoodie, it is safer.

Thumbnail of user kristinc394
Colorado
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October 6th, 2022
Verified purchase

These are handy little safety devices (fortunately I've not needed to use mine yet and I hope I won't need to). I like that they aren't 'stun' devices, because we have grandchildren who are very curious, so they are a good choice for Moms and Grandmoms around young children.

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Customer S. – Hootie Rep

Hello Kristin, we appreciate the 5 star review! We are so thrilled to know your ordering experience went well and was easy. Enjoy your product!

Thumbnail of user williamp2771
Oregon
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August 13th, 2022
Verified purchase
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I originally ordered and payed. Then I got duplicate shipments! I notified the company and they sent me a return label for the second, duplicate shipment. THEN they refunded my original, correct payment! So I had to notify them that they in effect never charged me and they needed to charge me for the original shipment! That required me to do the PayPal entry/authorization all over again! WAAAY to complicated for a simple, single purchase! Great product and someone apologized. The foul-up with duplicate shipping, return, refund, re-charge wouldn't have happened if I hadn't been pro-active. If I'd just ignored that they sent me twice as much product as I ordered, everything would have been fine. But I was trying to be an honest customer. All in all, a minor issue. I'd order the same thing again if I needed it.

The customer service rep I corresponded with was 100% responsive to my issues, which she did not create. So I can't complain about customer service at all. My only complaint would be why did I ever need it in the first place?? The original glitch was in your shipping department, which filled my original order twice!!

Reason I chose this business:

Don't know who Hootie is. I chose the product as the result of a promotional email. The product is called Keyzmo. I'm not entirely clear WHO sold it to me!

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Customer Service S. – Hootie Rep

William,

Thank you for the feedback.

We clearly have some things to work on as a business. We're grateful for your help identifying a few of them. We will be giving the areas you pointed out attention.

Enjoy your product!

I originally ordered and payed
August 13th, 2022
Verified site experience
• Previous review

I originally ordered and payed. Then I got duplicate shipments! I notified the company and they sent me a return label for the second, duplicate shipment. THEN they refunded my original, correct payment! So I had to notify them that they in effect never charged me and they needed to charge me for the original shipment! That required me to do the PayPal entry/authorization all over again! WAAAY to complicated for a simple, single purchase!

* Hootie attempted to help this customer through the Sitejabber Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond

Thumbnail of user janets1153
California
2 reviews
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February 25th, 2021
Verified purchase

The booties alarm is discrete and loud. A good deterrent if you feel safe refusing. Your safety is more important than almost all possessions, however.

Thumbnail of user juliaf448
Canada
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November 30th, 2022
Verified purchase

Delivery was prompt, I ordered them to be delivered to Canada so paid about seven dollars each for duty. They are Christmas gift so we haven't tried them yet.

Thumbnail of user josepha1541
Australia
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July 18th, 2022
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Having lost some fingers years ago, I always had trouble opening my stubbies of beer. I received a KEYZMO key chain bottle opener as a Christmas gift one year, and it turned out to be the best prezie ever.

Reason I chose this business:

It was a gift.

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Customer Service S. – Hootie Rep

Thank you for the feedback from all the way down under!

Glad we could help you enjoy a cold one a little bit easier. Cheers!

Thumbnail of user mosheg20
Israel
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February 22nd, 2021
Verified purchase

I got the 5 devices and gave them to 5 women's of my family with the hope that they will not need to use them...
They are all working and functioning as described.
The shipping was fast.

Thumbnail of user amberh830
Florida
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February 18th, 2023
Verified purchase

The colors I wanted were not in stock, purple and white. I was unable to check out for days because the continue to shipping button would not work. Problem was resolved after I emailed for help.

Reason I chose this business:

Hootie had great reviews. The price was the best I could find for the number of alarms I wanted to purchase.

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Thumbnail of user desireek20
Ohio
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February 22nd, 2021
Verified purchase

I have 2 daughters 2 daughter-in-law and think is a great product that I gave to each of them I would recommend to anyone.Its perfect size and fits on purse

Thumbnail of user helenj803
Florida
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December 7th, 2022
Verified purchase

I have not used the Hootie because I gave them to family members and think they are great for safety because the all the crime issues circulating around our country.

Reason I chose this business:

Saw it advertised and understand a college has given them out to some students.

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Thumbnail of user nualag4
Illinois
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April 22nd, 2023
Verified purchase

All was great. Thx. There is no problem with my order. I ordered three and they all came in the perfect color that I ordered. I was very satisfied with my service

Reason I chose this business:

One for each of my three daughters for safety.

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Thumbnail of user kims2107
New Zealand
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August 9th, 2022
Verified purchase

Very happy with products, ordered for myself and two adult daughters, provides extra reassurance when out and about

Very happy, it was just around tracking of parcel, great explanation and resolved

Reason I chose this business:

Liked the sound of product, video online was good example of it, noise, light, size,

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Thumbnail of user baruchk2
Israel
2 reviews
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April 7th, 2021
Verified purchase
• Updated review

Original shipment never arrived. Now you are charging me for a shipping upgrade for the replacement. Not nice.

Reason I chose this business:

I want to get my original order for which I paid nearly $100.

Reason I chose this product:

For my daughter and granddaughters.

Original shipment never arrived
March 29th, 2021
Verified site experience
• Previous review

Original shipment never arrived. Now you are charging me for a shipping upgrade for the replacement. Not nice.

Reason I chose this business:

I want to get my original order for which I paid nearly $100.

* Hootie attempted to help this customer through the Sitejabber Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond

Thumbnail of user lyndas178
Florida
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February 22nd, 2021
Verified purchase

My friends and I feel safer and more secure now when at night we have to walk to our cars in a parking lot alone.

Thumbnail of user disappointedf6
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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January 30th, 2022
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Very long wait and very disappointed with the product and no explanation of how to use it.

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Thumbnail of user nellief17
Nevada
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March 24th, 2021
Verified purchase

Not loud enough, waste of my money, stupid me I ordered 2.

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