Children's watch

The older the child becomes, the more things he needs to have time to do: do homework, work out, dance, and eventually 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 to do this, the children's clock is exactly what can help to correct the situation. And it can be useful not only wrist, but also children's board, as well as wall walk.

Not only the parent, but also the child himself should choose the watch for the child, because not only convenience, but also style is important for him. Boys prefer models with a "courageous character" and large buildings. Desirable colors - black, gray, brown, blue, less often - red. Girls taste white, pale blue, salad and pink watch, decorated with elegant 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 choice, as a rule, depends 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 examine the entire range of children's watches presented by modern industry.

Most parents are not in a hurry to buy such an expensive thing 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 presence of functions that ensure maximum safety for the child, as well as the absolute absence of game stuffing.

Many models are made in a toy design, but the technological and functional stuffing them, like the "adult" gadgets. In fact, smart watches are mini-smartphones, in which there is nothing superfluous. In addition, they are constantly in the access zone. You can forget the phone, lose it, it can be stolen, while smart watches are always tight on your hand. If the child can simply not hear the phone for a noisy game, then the call to such a clock 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, giving 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 such 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 types are the most relevant among children's wrist mechanisms:

• Quartz (on batteries). 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 set 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 to dive shallowly.

• With a projector. Built into 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, replacing a mobile phone and even a computer.

Thanks to high technology, 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 electronic waterproof watches.

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

Becoming, for example, the owner of such a device as Smart Baby Watch, a child can instantly call up three numbers (SOS button), send the address of his location to his mother’s or father’s smartphone, and have a good connection everywhere and even where mobile communication is not available . Moreover, if a child is lost during a hike, adults will find him before he has time to get 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 of the same silicone. Strap with classic buckle. In some models, the display is protected by plastic, in others - with a special Gorilla Glass material, in rare cases - with fragile glass. The LED screen is presented in the form of a circle, a square, a rectangle and even a semicircle. SOS buttons, as a rule, are moved 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 almost indistinguishable from Smart Baby Watch, then in terms of the color combination of the case and the strap they are presented more modestly.

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

• DokiWatch - the look of this watch reminds Apple Watch. The only difference is a 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 "Fixiki." The color palette is pink, black and blue.

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

• Special SOS button. When it is pressed once (sometimes 3 seconds), the signal is automatically transmitted to the parent smartphone.
• Alert about removing watches from your hand.
• GPS tracker is 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 feature has acquired a two-way format (receiving and making calls). This allows you to always know about the health of children, her plans, as well as the time of the end of classes.

Different manufacturers may have “special stuffing”, for example, this:

• 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 move around the menu, an alarm clock, exchange any messages (text or voice), anti-loss function and promotions.With their help, parents not only know the exact whereabouts of their own children, but can also view the history of their movements over a period of a month. Also in the smart watch is an eavesdropping application with which adults can control what happens to their children. The built-in GPS tracker, supported by the WiFi module, locates even more precisely, which is especially important for finding a child.

• DokiWatch (for 7-12 year old users). In addition to the GPS sensor function and the phone, this device combines voice calls and video communications, a special children's fitness program, videotaping and setting the boundaries of the zone, beyond which the owner of the watch is forbidden to go. In the case of crossing boundaries, adults receive an instant alert 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 includes the installation of a safe zone and automatic dialing of up to 5 subscribers, which in case of emergency the owner of the watch would like to contact.

• AmbyGear. This watch combines all the above-listed functions inherent in other phones, with a unique system that allows you to change the straps depending on the age of the 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 learning of a 4-9 year old audience. To do this, the clock is loaded with 8 games and at least 50 dials in 3D. Among the spontaneous entertainment especially stands out is the support for voice recording, frames, filters and other funny effects.

• LG GizmoPal 2. The feature of the watch for 3-7 year old users is the voice recorder and the function of turning messages recorded on the voice recorder into voices of cine or cartoon characters.

• Tinitell - The lack of a touch screen is compensated by the presence of the voice command function (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 with smartphones. Despite the high manufacturability of the latter, smart watches are almost as good as they are, and are even superior in terms of convenience and practicality. The list of their advantages is so impressive that in this article its detailed coverage is hardly possible. Therefore, manufacturers are making instruction.

The summary will be as follows:

• Maximum multi-level security. With smart watches, parents always know where, with whom, what a child does and how it feels.

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

• Absolute protection against phone scams. Acceptance of calls is possible only from programmed subscribers. The list of allowed contacts is compiled independently and any “foreign” subscribers are automatically rejected.

• One click call. To reach relatives, the child needs to press only one button. This is especially true for children who still do not know how to read and memorize telephone numbers.

• Quiet call. This refers to the connection in which the mom or dad hears the child and everything that happens around him, and the baby does not even know about it. In essence, this is an eavesdropping function. It allows you to respond to dangerous situations in a timely manner, helping the 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 the remote geographical coordinates (anywhere in the world) interfere with it. The range of control is not limited.

• Convenience in operation: charging from a standard power outlet (via an adapter) or from a USB connector. 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. Setup on the operator also occurs in automatic mode. Take the same calls smart watches can even from fixed phones.

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

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

In a word, the “smart” walks of the new generation are the best solution for caring parents who want not only to protect their offspring, but also to give them healthy living habits.

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

• Battery life This parameter takes precedence even before having additional options. 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 smart watches 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 parental smartphone. If the selected device does not have the required application, it is necessary to clarify whether the manufacturer has indicated a site for tracking the movement of the child.
• Additional functions. Considering that there are a lot of them (measurement of ECG, calories consumed, heart rate monitor, pedometer, ambulance call, mp3), it is important to choose a watch that would include only the most necessary.

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

Children's smart watches - a great solution to monitor the location of the child. Parents leave positive feedback about the device. Numerous settings allow you to control whether the watch was shot, to monitor the interception of the child and to receive emergency calls from it. A clear instruction in Russian will help turn on the clock and use it correctly. Soft straps made of silicone or plastic do not rub the hand of a child and perfectly bend without kinks.