DÜSSELDORF, Germany, Jan. 27, 2026 — DIVEVOLK announced today that its SeaLink Underwater Smartphone Data Transmitter secured the Innovation prize at the boot dive award 2026, presented during boot Düsseldorf 2026. This accolade celebrates technologies and initiatives that are advancing the future of diving, and SeaLink was recognized for introducing real-time connectivity beneath the surface in a manner that is both diver-friendly and scalable.
Transforming Smartphones into Connected Underwater Platforms
Smartphones on land offer immense power, integrating cameras with an expansive app ecosystem and constant connectivity. However, this potential has traditionally been hindered underwater by two primary obstacles: operability and connectivity.
DIVEVOLK has pursued a clear strategy:
- The company first enabled full touchscreen smartphone functionality underwater.
- Now, it tackles the next challenge: facilitating real-time communication and data exchange beneath the surface.
SeaLink now makes capabilities previously restricted to expensive broadcast systems available to a wider range of divers and teams. This includes enabling live streaming, video calls, and real-time collaboration between underwater and surface personnel.
Understanding the boot dive award
Inaugurated at boot Düsseldorf in 2023, the award recognizes exceptional contributions to the global diving sector across five distinct categories: Personality, Product, Innovation, Destination, and Climate. The selection process involves both public voting and assessment by an expert jury, with BAUER Kompressoren sponsoring the award at boot 2026.
The recipients of the 2026 awards are:
- Innovation: DIVEVOLK SeaLink Underwater Smartphone Data Transmitter
- Climate: Hannes Jaenicke
- Destination: French Polynesia
- Product: Garmin Descent S1
- Personality: Antonio Cressi
Sustained Progress Through Demonstrated Innovation
This latest accolade for DIVEVOLK at boot Düsseldorf builds upon its previous Innovation award win at the boot Dive Awards for its touchscreen underwater smartphone housing. This consistent recognition highlights the company’s enduring dedication to developing underwater technology that is more accessible, user-friendly, and community-focused.
Introducing DIVEVOLK
DIVEVOLK specializes in creating diver-centric underwater smartphone systems, empowering creators, instructors, explorers, and scientists to achieve more beneath the surface. These systems integrate complete touchscreen control with an expanding suite of connectivity and imaging solutions.
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Email Address: Collaboration@divevolk.com
Phone number: +86 (760)86893956
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