Children's watches

The older the child becomes, the more things he needs to do: do homework, play sports, 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, the children's watch is exactly what can help correct the situation. Moreover, not only wristwatches, but also children's table walkers, as well as wall walkers, can be useful.

It is not only the parent who should choose a watch for the child, but also the child himself, because not only convenience, but also style is important for him. Boys prefer models with a "masculine character" and large bodies. Desirable colors are black, gray, brown, blue, less often red. Girls 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 develops an elementary idea of ​​"beauty" and individual preferences in clothing. But children's choice usually depends solely on design and functionality. What types 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 the modern industry.

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

Many models are made in a toy design, but they have technological and functional filling, like those of "adult" gadgets. Basically, smartwatches are mini smartphones that have nothing superfluous in them. In addition, they are constantly in the access zone. The phone can be forgotten, lost, it can be stolen, while smart walkers always “sit” tightly on the hand. If the child can simply not hear the phone during a noisy game, then the call to such a watch will not go unnoticed due to the silent 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. And 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 in trend, but in the case of a children's audience, 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 most relevant among children's wrist mechanisms are the following varieties:

• 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 ones is many 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. Built into the dial, it allows you to project images of different characters, for example, Spiderman, onto 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 technologies, some of the above mentioned characteristics can be combined in one product. For example, the Japanese brand Casio is best known for the Baby G series, which is a line of waterproof electronic watches.

Choosing among the listed varieties, smart watches attract special 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.

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

Other models and brands of smart watches for children 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 design of most children's smartwatches is based on 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 a special material Gorilla Glass, 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 located outside the display.

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

• The Alcatel OneTouch MoveTime is a fun orange and blue palette.

• MyRope R12 - if in appearance these watches are practically indistinguishable from Smart Baby Watch, then in terms of the color combination of the 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 construction.

• DokiWatch - this watch looks like an Apple Watch. The only difference is a large silicone case, in which they are "hidden". Overall, the designs were designed exclusively for children in black, yellow, blue and pink palettes.

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

Whatever manufacturer we are talking about, children's smart watches are equipped with the following mandatory set of functions:

• A special SOS button. When it is pressed once (sometimes for 3 seconds), the signal is automatically transmitted to the parent smartphone.
• Alert about removing the watch from the hand.
• GPS tracker - a tracking beacon that allows you to be aware of not only the current location of the child, but also the route of movement.
• Receiving calls based on cellular communication. 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, their plans, as well as the end time of classes.

Different manufacturers may have a "special filling", for example, this:

• Smart Baby Watch... Models Q80 and Q90, in addition to a 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), anti-loss function and rewards. With their help, parents not only know the exact location of their own children, but can also view the history of their movements for a month. Also, the smart watch has a listening application with which adults can monitor what is happening to their children. The built-in GPS tracker, supported by a WiFi module, determines the location even more precisely, which is especially important for finding a child.

• DokiWatch (for 7-12 year olds). In addition to the function of a GPS sensor and a phone, this device combines voice calls and video communication, a special children's fitness program, video recording and setting the boundaries of the zone, beyond which the owner of the watch is prohibited from leaving. In the event of crossing established boundaries, adults are instantly alerted and can respond in a timely manner.

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

• AmbyGear. This watch combines all of the above features common to other phones with a unique system that allows you to change straps depending on the age of a young 4-9 year old user. They are also considered to be water resistant and the most durable among smart watch movements.

• VTech KidiZoom DX. Their main purpose is early education for 4-9 year old audiences. To do this, the watch is loaded with 8 games and at least 50 watch faces in 3D format. Among the spontaneous entertainment, the support for voice recording, frames, filters and other fun effects stand out especially.

• LG GizmoPal 2. A special feature of this watch 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 movie or cartoon characters.

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

Speaking about the advantages of such a device as a "smart" watch, they are compared to smartphones. Despite the high manufacturability of the latter, smart watches are practically in no way inferior to them, and even surpass them in convenience and practicality.The list of their advantages is so impressive that detailed coverage of it is hardly possible within the framework of this article. Therefore, manufacturers attach instructions.

The summary would look like this:

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

• Always in touch... Smart watches keep a charge for a long time - up to 7 days. In addition, they are not switched to 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 close 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 the daughter or son takes the watch off their hands, then this fact will immediately become the property of the parents.

• Absolute protection against telephone scammers... Calls can only be received from programmed subscribers. The list of allowed contacts is compiled independently and any "stranger" subscribers are automatically rejected.

• One-click call. To call loved ones, the child needs to press only one button. This is especially true for children who do not yet know how to read and memorize phone numbers.

• Silent call... This refers to a connection in which mom or dad hears the child and everything that happens around him, and the baby does not even know about it. In fact, we are talking about the eavesdropping function. It allows you to react in a timely manner to dangerous situations, helping your child to avoid further trouble.

• Always be aware of the location and movement. The GPS tracker determines the location of the owner of the gadget with an accuracy of 5 m. Neither the premises, nor the metro, nor remote geographical coordinates (any point in the world) are interfering with it. The range of the control zone is not limited.

• Ease of use: Charging from a regular socket (using an adapter) or from a USB connector. The watch is adapted to work with any GSM operator, including foreign ones, for which it is enough to connect roaming and insert a new SIM card. Tuning to the operator also takes place in automatic mode. Smart watches can even receive calls from landline phones.

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

• The lack of game filling is a huge plus for schoolchildren in favor of their health.

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

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

• Battery life. This parameter takes precedence even over additional options. In addition, a large number of functions should not be overused as they drain the battery quickly.
• 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 indisputable.
• The accuracy of determining the location. It can only be verified through personal testing. If this method of verification is not possible, you will have to rely on a detailed study of independent reviews.
• Compatible with parent smartphone. If the required application is not available on the selected device, it is necessary to clarify whether the manufacturer has indicated a site for tracking the child's movement.
• Additional functions. Considering that there are a lot of them (measuring the ECG, calories consumed, heart rate monitor, pedometer, calling an ambulance, mp3), it is important to choose a watch that includes only the most necessary ones.

The presence of the SOS button is not even discussed. The only pity is that it is attached only to children's smartwatches.

Children's smart watch is a great solution to keep track of the location of the child. Parents leave positive reviews about the device. Numerous settings allow you to control whether the watch has been removed, to follow with the wiretap function where the child is and receive emergency calls from him. A clear instruction in Russian will help you turn on the watch and use it correctly. Soft straps made of silicone or plastic do not rub the child's hand and bend perfectly without kinks.