Kids watch

The older the child becomes, the more things he needs to be in time: to do homework, exercise, dance, and finally take a walk. In order not to miss any of them, children need to be able to navigate in time. And if until now the child has not learned how to do this, a children's watch is exactly what can help correct the situation. And not only wrist watches, but also children's tabletops, as well as wall walkers, can come in handy.

Choosing a watch for a child should be not only the parent, but also the child himself, because for him it is important not only convenience, but also style. Boys prefer models with a "courageous character" and large bodies. Desired colors - black, gray, brown, blue, less often - red. Girls will like white, pale blue, salad and pink watches, decorated with graceful decorative elements.

Do not think that fashion at such a young age does not matter. In fact, even from kindergarten, a child forms an elementary idea of ​​the “beautiful” and individual preferences in clothing. But children's choices, as a rule, depend solely on design and functionality. What kind of watches are most preferable for this category of users? To answer this question, it is necessary to study the entire range of children's watches presented by modern industry.

Most parents are in no hurry to buy such an expensive item as a smartphone for their children. To ensure constant communication with your child, the ideal solution would be to purchase special children's smart watches, the main feature of which is the availability of functions that ensure maximum safety for the child, as well as the absolute absence of game content.

Many models are made in a toy design, but they have technological and functional filling, like in "adult" gadgets. In fact, smart watches are mini-smartphones in which there is nothing superfluous. In addition, they are constantly in the access zone. The phone can be forgotten, lost, it can be stolen, while smart walkers always tightly "sit" on the hand. If a child can simply not hear the phone during a noisy game, then a call to such a watch will not go unnoticed due to the noiseless vibration.

As for the safety of the younger generation, the fundamental factor in this sense is not only being in constant communication, but also the GPS tracking function, which gives parents an objective picture of the location of their offspring. Although the function of determining the time in such gadgets remains an indispensable condition, for the most part it becomes secondary.

Traditional mechanical models (analog) remain trending, but in the case of children's audiences, it is advisable to choose a watch that can not only provide the child with accurate time, but also with additional safety measures.

From this point of view, the following varieties are most relevant among children's wrist mechanisms:

• Quartz (battery operated). They can be equipped with both arrows and a display.

• Electronic. As a rule, they are equipped with a special screen. The advantage over analog is a lot of additional functions: night illumination of the dial, time of different time zones, calendar, etc.

• Waterproof. You can not only swim in them, but also dive shallowly.

• With a projector. Mounted in the dial, it allows you to project images of different characters, for example, Spider-Man, on a flat surface - a wall, ceiling, furniture.

• Smart watch (smart). In fact, this is a modern gadget that replaces a mobile phone and even a computer.

Thanks to high technology, some of the above characteristics can be combined in one product. For example, the Japanese brand Casio is most famous for the Baby G series, which is a line of electronic waterproof watches.

Choosing among the listed varieties, smart watches attract particular attention. Their main innovation is that they are equipped with telephony and a tracking function that helps to monitor the location of children and contact them at any time.

By becoming, for example, the owner of a device such as Smart Baby Watch, the child gets the opportunity to instantly call three numbers (SOS-button), send the address of his location to his mother or father’s smartphone, and have good communication everywhere and even where mobile communication is not available . Moreover, if a child is lost during a trip, adults will find him before he can be scared.

Other models and brands of children's smart watches are no less interesting and diverse, in particular:

• Smart GPS Watch T58;
• Filip 2;
• Caref
• LG GizmoPal 2;
• Doki Watch
• VTech Kidi Zoom DX;
• Amby Gear
• Tinitell.

The basis of the design of most children's smart watches is a plastic (silicone) case and a strap made of the same silicone. A strap with a classic buckle. In some models, the display is protected by plastic, in others by special Gorilla Glass material, in rare cases by fragile glass. The LED screen is presented in the form of a circle, square, rectangle and even a semicircle. SOS buttons are usually placed outside the display.

Despite the general trends, each brand, trying to stand out from the competition, has created its own concept of color and shape:

• Alcatel OneTouch MoveTime - a fun orange-blue palette.

• MyRope R12 - if in appearance this watch is practically indistinguishable from Smart Baby Watch, then in color combination of case and strap they are presented more modestly.

• Smart Baby Watch - this brand is presented in three shades: salad, pink and blue. The case and strap together create a monolithic design.

• DokiWatch - in appearance, this watch resembles an Apple Watch. The only difference is the large silicone case in which they are “hidden”. In general, the design was developed exclusively for children in a black, yellow, blue and pink palette.

• FixiTime 2. The design of this model is predictable - the mandatory presence of the logo from the cartoon "Fixics". The color palette is pink, black and blue.

Whatever manufacturer is involved, children's smart watches are equipped with the following mandatory set of functions:

• A special SOS button. When it is pressed once (sometimes 3 seconds), the signal is automatically transmitted to the parent smartphone.
• A notification about the removal of the watch from the hand.
• GPS-tracker - tracking beacon, which allows you to be aware of not only the current location of the child, but also the route of movement.
• Receive calls based on cellular. In some models, this function has acquired a two-way format (receiving and making calls). This allows you to always know about the well-being of the children, her plans, as well as the time of graduation.

Different manufacturers may have a “special filling”, for example, such:

• Smart baby watch. The Q80 and Q90 models, in addition to the GPS tracker, are equipped with a pedometer, a large color screen with the ability to navigate through the menu, an alarm clock, the exchange of any messages (text or voice), the anti-loss function and promotions. Parents with their help not only know the exact whereabouts of their own children, but can also view the history of their movements over a monthly period. There is also an eavesdropping application on smart watches that allows adults to control what happens to their children. The built-in GPS-tracker, supported by the WiFi-module, determines the location even more accurately, which is especially important for finding a child.

• DokiWatch (for 7-12 year old users). In addition to the function of a GPS sensor and a telephone, this device combines voice calls and communication in video format, a special children's fitness program, video recording and setting the boundaries of the zone beyond which the owner of the watch is not allowed to go. In the case of crossing established boundaries, adults receive instant alerts and can respond in a timely manner.

• Filip 2. This watch model is designed for 10-11 year olds. In functional content, it is similar to DokiWatch. It also includes the installation of a safe zone and automatic dialing of up to 5 subscribers, whom the watch owner would like to contact in an emergency.

• AmbyGear. This watch combines all of the above functions typical of other phones with a unique system that allows you to change the straps depending on the growing up of a young 4-9 year old user. They are also considered waterproof and most durable among smart watch movements.

• VTech KidiZoom DX. Their main purpose is the early education of a 4–9-year-old audience. To do this, 8 games and at least 50 3D dials are loaded into the watch. Among spontaneous entertainment, voice recording support, frames, filters and other fun effects stand out especially.

• LG GizmoPal 2. A feature of watches for 3-7-year-old users is a voice recorder and the function of converting messages recorded on the voice recorder into the voices of cinema or cartoon characters.

• Tinitell - the lack of a touch screen is compensated by the presence of the voice command function (for 3-5 year old babies). The limit of programmed contacts is 10 numbers.

Speaking about the advantages of such a device as a smart watch, they are compared with smartphones. Despite the high technological effectiveness of the latter, smart watches are practically inferior to nothing in any way, and even surpass in terms of convenience and practicality.The list of their advantages is so impressive that in the framework of this article its detailed coverage is hardly possible. Therefore, manufacturers enclose instructions.

The summary will look as follows:

• Maximum multi-level security. With a smart watch, parents always know where, with whom, what they are doing and how the child feels.

• Always in touch. Smart watches hold a charge for a long time - up to 7 days. In addition, they are not placed in silent mode or turned off, and some models are generally programmed so that children cannot turn them off on their own. This gadget is always next to the owner, and not in a backpack, as is often the case with a smartphone. It is difficult to lose or forget it, and if a daughter or son takes the watch off his hand, this fact will immediately become the property of his parents.

• Absolute protection against telephone scams. Reception of calls is possible only from programmed subscribers. The list of allowed contacts is compiled independently and any "alien" subscribers are automatically rejected.

• One-touch call. To reach relatives, the child needs to press only one button. This is especially true for children who do not yet know how to read and remember phone numbers.

• Silent call. This refers to the connection in which mom or dad hears the child and everything that happens around him, and the baby does not even know about it. Essentially, it is an eavesdropping function. It allows you to respond in a timely manner to dangerous situations, helping the child avoid further troubles.

• Always be aware of the location and movement. The GPS tracker determines the location of the gadget owner with an accuracy of 5 m. He is not a hindrance to the premises, the metro, or the remote geographical coordinates (anywhere in the world). The range of the control zone has no restrictions.

• Ease of use: Charges from a conventional wall outlet (via an adapter) or from a USB port. The watch is adapted to work with any GSM-operator, including overseas, for which it is enough to connect roaming and insert a new SIM card. Adjustment for the operator also occurs in automatic mode. Smart watches can even receive calls from landline phones.

• Environmental friendliness and durability. Almost all new generation devices have shockproof functions, and some are also moisture resistant. The material of the case and the bracelet are completely neutral and safe for humans. As for radiation, it is three times less than that of a regular smartphone, so there is absolutely nothing to fear.

• The lack of game stuffing is a huge plus for students in favor of their health.

In a word, the “smart” walkers of the new generation are the best solution for caring parents who seek not only to protect their offspring, but also to give them healthy lifestyle skills.

Determining the model of children's watches, experts recommend that buyers focus on the following criteria:

• Battery Life This option is a priority even before additional options are available. In addition, you should not abuse a large number of functions, as they contribute to the rapid discharge of the battery.
• Age. For kids who are constantly with their parents, a watch with a GPS beacon is not needed, but for schoolchildren and older children, the need for a smart watch is undeniable.
• The accuracy of determining the location. It can only be verified through personal testing. If this verification method is not possible, you will have to rely on a detailed study of independent reviews.
• Compatible with parent smartphone. If the selected device does not have the necessary application, it is necessary to clarify whether the manufacturer indicated a site for tracking the movement of the child.
• Additional functions. Given that there are a lot of them (measuring ECG, calories consumed, heart rate monitor, pedometer, emergency call, mp3), it’s important to choose a watch that includes only the most necessary.

The presence of the SOS button is not even discussed. It’s only a pity that it is attached only to children's smart watches.

Children's smart watches are a great solution to track the location of a child. Parents leave positive reviews about the device. Numerous settings allow you to control whether the watch was taken, to monitor using the wiretapping function, where the child is and receive emergency calls from him. Clear instructions in Russian will help turn on the watch and operate it correctly. Soft straps made of silicone or plastic do not rub the child’s hand and bend perfectly without kinks.