the best smart watches for kids

• Smartwatches for kids are available that offer features such as GPS tracking, emergency calls, and texting, without the need for a smartphone.
• A list of best smartwatches for kids is provided in the webpage along with their features.
• Smartwatches such as Angel Watch, Gabb Watch 3, TickTalk 4, COSMO JrTrack 3, and Verizon GizmoWatch are included in the list.
• Angel Watch comes with the following features:
  • Geofencing and GPS tracking
  • Parent-controlled call list
  • SOS button
  • Video calling
  • Vital sign readings
  • Listen-in feature
• Gabb Watch 3 offers features like:
  • Virtual pet game
  • 48-hour battery life
• TickTalk 4 is a popular choice for kids and comes with the following features:
  • GPS tracking
  • Parental-controlled contact list
  • SOS button
  • Music or story streaming
  • Video calling
  • Voice to text
  • Direct-to-911 option
• COSMO JrTrack 3 features:
  • Safe zones and GPS tracking
  • 30-day money-back guarantee
  • SOS and 911 buttons
  • Full keyboard
• Verizon Gizmo Watch 3 comes with the following features:
  • Geofencing and GPS tracking
  • Parental-controlled contact list
  • Reminders and to-do lists
  • Activity tracking
  • Video calling
  • SOS button
  • Some games
• A lot of features were tested for such as: GPS tracking, SOS calls, durability, parental controls, video calling, screen locking, and voice calling.
• The TickTalk 4 was a tester favorite, which includes features that kids enjoy too.
• Angel Watch is best for emergencies with its SOS call feature.
• Gabb Watch 3 is coming in hot with easy setup, incredible deals, and a virtual pet game.
• The wearable industry is growing rapidly and is expected to continue growing as more and more companies integrate wearables into their product design.
• It is important to look for features like price, GPS tracking, durability, parental controls, connectivity, ease of use, video calling, and fun games or activities when picking the best smartwatch for kids.
• Parents and caregivers should have an open, ongoing dialogue with the children in their lives about the goals for getting a smartwatch and how to use and take care of it responsibly.
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• The webpage provides a list of the best smartwatches for kids with different features.
• The list includes four smartwatches: The Fitbit Ace 3, Vtech Kidizoom Smartwatch DX3, Apple Watch SE, and Little Tikes Tobi 2 Robot Smartwatch.
• The Fitbit Ace 3 is recommended as the best fitness tracker for kids and includes features such as animated clock face, fun band colors, and up to 8 days of battery life.
• It tracks the child’s movement and sleep and can remind them when it’s time for bed. It also allows kids to participate in fun fitness challenges with friends or family members to earn virtual badges.
• Pros of Fitbit Ace 3: tracks sleep, makes exercising fun for kids, good battery life.
• Cons of Fitbit Ace 3: no support for phone calls, the screen can be too small for some kids, black and white screen instead of color.
• The Vtech Kidizoom Smartwatch DX3 is recommended as best for taking photos with its dual cameras that take pictures and videos and add effects like stamps, frames, and filters. It also has more than 50 animated clock face options.
• Kids can share preset messages to friends or siblings with the same smartwatch and play games with them, while parental controls allow setting the child’s daily reminders for chores or screen time limit.
• Pros of Vtech Kidizoom Smartwatch DX3: calendar and calculator to help kids learn math, parents can send reminders straight to the watch, fun camera with filters.
• Cons of Vtech Kidizoom Smartwatch DX3: doesn’t support phone or texting, no GPS.
• The Apple Watch SE is recommended as the best for older kids with standout features like a phone, text messages, tracking child’s sleep, state-of-the-art health trackers, and an SOS feature. It can also pair with thousands of apps.
• You can use Apple’s Family Setup to check your kid’s location, set up shared contacts, set up screen time usage, and more. Parents are fully in control, and the child doesn’t even need their phone since they can pair it up with yours.
• Pros of Apple Watch SE: walkie-talkie function, GPS, kids don’t need a phone to have it—can sync up with your iOS device.
• Cons of Apple Watch SE: expensive, only supports iPhones.
• The Little Tikes Tobi 2 Robot Smartwatch is recommended as the best for little kids with a fun

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• Discussion thread on Reddit titled “Best GPS smartwatches for kids?” with 10 points.
• Original post mentions looking for a GPS smartwatch for a 10-year-old son. Wants a watch that can make phone calls. Going to let son be more independent in summer, but needs to keep track of him.
• One user recommended the Amazfit Bip smartwatch from Amazon. It’s cheap and has worked well for the past few months. (4 karma)
• Another user asks how old the daughter is because they wonder if it will fit a skinny 10-year-old boy. (2 karma)
• The previous user responds, saying his daughter is 10 years old. (3 karma)
• A third user recommends Gizmos through Verizon. GPS locator isn’t real-time but still works well. (4 karma)
• Another user expresses concern about EMF radiation and avoids using GPS watches for their kids. (-2 karma)

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• A Reddit user wants a smartwatch for their children (8 and 10 years old) that includes GPS, SIM card, good battery life, iOS compatibility, and standalone functionality.

• One user notes that LTE and GPS activated constantly might not provide good battery life and suggests a phone instead.

• Some suggested features include GEO fencing, health monitoring features, and Strava integration.

• Camera and games are considered unnecessary features.

• One suggested brand is Spacetalk. Another user suggests Moochie and Gabb Watch.

• Some users caution against over-monitoring and recommend setting reasonable boundaries with children.

• Another user suggests looking for watches with LTE as it makes tracking children easier.

• Another user recommends a company called Verizon, which exclusively offers smart watches.

• There are only a few standalone LTE watches available in the market.

• Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 fits most of the criteria but only has 24-36 hours of battery life. Its user interface for iOS is unknown.

• Another user recommends a leash instead of using a smartwatch, commenting that helicopter parenting is not necessary.

• A user suggests adopting technology solutions to ensure children’s safety while granting them freedom.

• One user mentions they use Spacetalk for their son with a prepaid plan, which works great.

• A bot shares that the post is featured on r/Serendipity, a subreddit discovery engine.

• A user suggests not using expensive gadgetry to ensure children’s safety and instead talking with them to establish reasonable boundaries.

• An Amazon UK link is shared for Spacetalk.

• A Reddit user notes the preference for not running GPS full-time, offering 5 to 10-minute update intervals as optimal update periods.

• Another user mentions that a standalone LTE watch recommends starting from there, weeding out watches from countries where they’re not available.

• A user provides similarities between the features desired with Spacetalk and the Gabb Wireless watch that’s designed explicitly for kids.

• Another user prefers Spacetalk for their siblings’ safety while their drug-addicted father commits a risk.

Notes:

• Reddit user asking for advice for best smartwatch for their 7-year-old twins, with a budget of $70 each.
• Seeking watches with parental control, SOS, GPS, emergency, and ability to change backgrounds.
• Suggestions for watches:
  • Garmin Bounce (expensive, but has most features)
  • vivofit Jr. (basic, no GPS)
  • Fitbit Versa lite (tracks sleep and activity)
  • Other recommendations for GPS tracking watches, including:
    • Verizon GizmoWatch2
    • TickTalk 4
    • Vowor Kids Smart Watch
• Discussion on need for GPS vs. activity tracker for 7-year-olds.
• Suggestions for alternative gift options:
  • Children’s books
  • Lego construction games
  • Tablets/game consoles
• Discussion on limitations of GPS tracking without LTE or Wifi connection.
• Importance of saying no to kids, or setting boundaries with the devices.
• Other features of GPS tracking watches discussed:
  • Geo-fencing
  • Voice messaging rather than text for younger kids
• Response to commenters questioning age-appropriateness of smartwatches for 7-year-olds:
  • One commenter suggested avoiding smartwatches entirely and buying a regular watch with hands to teach time telling.
  • Another user believed a smartwatch can be appropriate if it helps with security, like ensuring children arrive at school, and offer geo-fencing to monitor their movements.
  • Some commenters suggested an activity tracker would be better if the goal was fitness tracking.
• General advice for parents considering getting their children a smartwatch:
  • Check with the school to see if they allow wearables and whether there are any restrictions.
  • Be aware of locations where you and your child may encounter connectivity issues.
  • Setting boundaries and creating screen-free time to encourage healthy habits.
  • Research and compare features and prices before making a purchase.

• Person is considering a smartwatch for their son instead of a phone
• Asking whether the LTE version of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 is suitable for this purpose
• Wants basic talk, text, and GPS tracking
• Inquires whether specific numbers can be allowed to call or text the watch
• Asks if the watch can be linked to phone without linking messages and phone calls
• Wants to track the child’s location from their phones
• One commenter suggests buying a cheap phone instead of a smartwatch
• Another commenter advises that the watch is not suitable for the intended use case, and that LTE mode uses battery very fast
• Comments bring up concerns around battery life, durability, and theft
• Some comments mention parental controls and location tracking
• A user shares that they set up standalone Samsung Galaxy 5 watches for their kids
• The watches have their own numbers and data plans
• They are better than the cheap kid watches marketed for this purpose
• The user created a separate Gmail account to associate with the watches
• The watches can be used completely on their own, but an initial setup with a phone is required
• To track the location of the watches, the user goes into the Google “Find My Device” interface
• Watches don’t necessarily need to be connected to a phone or network to function
• Battery life is good with Bluetooth and wifi turned off most of the time
• The watches are not taken to school
• The user’s use case is knowing when their kids get off the bus
• One user mentions the Apple Watch can be used independently
• A user recommends the Galaxy 4 watch for their 11-year-old and mentions they got it free with T-mobile

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• The webpage is a discussion thread on Reddit posted in the r/Parenting subreddit titled “Kids Smart Watch Recommendations”
• The post, created two years ago, is by a parent looking to buy smartwatches for their kids aged 10 and 9 for Christmas.
• The parent currently has Verizon service and is considering a Gizmo watch due to its cellular calling and GPS tracking features. However, the reviews for the Gizmo are said to be pretty bad.
• Reddit users recommend considering the TickTalk watch but mention that it’s pricier and may not be compatible with Verizon.
• Some users suggest alternatives to smartwatches, such as using a generation 4 Apple watch with an internal sim card, which allows for family screen time rules.
• A Reddit user recommends the Imoo as the best kid smartwatch, although they do not provide much information.
• Another Reddit user recommends the Mishuza Kids smartwatch, which has reliable 4G network and is controlled through an application and a speed talk sim card, which costs only $5 per month.
• One Reddit user shares that the Gizmo worked fine for them but that the charging cable can be finicky.
• Another user raises concerns about the Gizmo watch’s inability to text people who do not have the Gizmo app, which does not allow for meeting up with friends.
• One Reddit user suggests a flip phone but mentions that it doesn’t have GPS capability.
• A user shares their experience with using a generation 4 Apple watch with an internal sim card, which can be used without a phone and has cost $120-140.
• The user shares that despite Verizon telling them otherwise, they were able to connect the watch to their phone plan for $10 per month.
• However, they note that the generation 4 Apple watch may be too big for kids’ wrists.

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