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The best smart watches for children and their parents. Part 2



Children are not only our future and joy, they are also experiences, and they are permanent. Where did the child go, with whom is he now, did he not get lost, did he not get into a bad situation? These questions parents often ask themselves, but the answer is quite difficult to get. In any case, it was before.

Now there is a whole class of high-tech devices, which are called "smart watches". These are gadgets that can perform many useful functions besides showing time. For children and parents have their own devices of this type, which help to be in touch, even in an emergency. In the first part of the compilation, we talked about the most popular ones , but the market for children's watches is rapidly growing and developing, giving us new and improved models. Now about them and talk.

Doki watch



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The history of these bright hours began with crowdfunding sites. Following the two campaigns on Kickstarter and IndieGoGo, they managed to raise more than $ 700,000 for production. At the moment, manufacturers send watches to all backers, so in Russia they will appear no earlier than November.

Externally, the watch looks like an Apple Watch, hidden in a robust silicone case that protects fragile electronics from damage. The display at the watch is color, touch, in the upper part there is a camera with a matrix of 2 MP for making video calls.

The functions of the device are conveniently controlled using special buttons. So, on the left side of the case is the SOS button, on the right - the power and navigation buttons on the menu. Under the display is a microphone.

The battery capacity of 600 mAh will last for a day and a half of the device. In addition, Doki Watch is equipped with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth modules, not to mention the GPS module.

Hours allow you to send voice and text messages, make video calls and receive them. You can set the boundaries of the movement of the child, in case of going beyond which the parent receives a notification. In an emergency, the child can press and hold the SOS button for 3 seconds, after which the microphone is activated on the clock, which “listens” to everything that happens around. The recording lasts 60 seconds, after which it is sent to the list of contacts stored in the clock, along with the coordinates.

The watch has an application called DokiPet, which allows you to use the watch as a fitness tracker. The more the child moves, the bigger and stronger the Doki-animal in the application becomes. The number of steps, calories burned and distance covered are taken into account.

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ELARI FIXITIME 2


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This watch got its name in honor of the famous cartoon series about "Fixico". If the child likes this cartoon, the clock will definitely appeal to him. ELARI FIXITIME 2 is an improved version of the first FixiTime model, from which the device has a large number of features and an improved design.

The watches have angles smoothed out, which allows them to look neat even on a small children's hand. The strap is made of silicone. Under the plugs there is a slot for SIM and a connector for microUSB. The plugs should always be closed so that water does not get inside.

The control functions of the clock is made using the touch screen. At the bottom is the SOS button. The diagonal of the display is 1 inch, but this does not prevent to consider all the important information. The battery capacity is 600 mAh, the clock runs on such a battery for up to 7 days.

You can add up to 60 contacts to the contact list. The watch has a GPS module, so the movements of the child can be easily tracked. True, there is no possibility of sending SMS to the watch.

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MYROPE R12




MyRope R12 is also quite large, but easy to use. Silicone strap closes on the usual clasp, which securely holds the watch on his hand. The clock display is 0.96-inch, it displays basic information.

Like most other models, there is an SOS button. It can be activated by pressing and holding for more than three seconds. A special “parent” application has been released for the watch, in which the child’s movements are tracked, and there is also the possibility to make a hidden call to listen to what is happening around the child.

The device is equipped with a pedometer, so you can see how active the child is and whether it moves at all. As in the previous cases, you can set the boundaries of the safe zone. Parents and children can exchange voice calls and messages.

Yes, it is extremely undesirable to wet this watch with water. They will survive the rain, but you shouldn’t stand in the shower or even wash your hands.

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K911 life button




The K911 watch is suspiciously similar to the Smart Baby Watch Q50, which we described earlier (in general, many manufacturers now tend to make clones of the Q50 model, not only the Life Button is sinning with this). They have a bright display with a diagonal of 0.98 inches. The case is impact resistant, unlike glass, so be careful with this.

Like previous models, there is a SOS button on the side and two buttons for calling parents at once. Plus, there is a sensor removing the clock. The fact is that some children voluntarily take off the clock, and parents cannot find out about it. And here immediately comes a warning that the beloved child has decided to remove the gadget.

The watch is equipped with a GPS tracker and accelerometer. The display shows the current status, incoming calls, battery level and other necessary information.

Using the software, you can determine the location of the child, set geo-zones, as well as learn the history of the movement of the child. The clock can also be used as a cell phone, they are equipped with a speaker and a microphone. Parents can remotely control the alarm clock.

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• Large color display;
• Soft bracelet;
• Sensor removing the clock;
• Pedometer.

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• Fragile glass;
• Ability to record a total of 2 numbers.

Elari KidPhone




This is an easy-to-use model of children's watches, which allows parents to always be aware of where the child is. The device supports calls, so you can call your son or daughter at any time. In this case, you can block all incoming calls, except for authorized numbers. As a result, spammers and scammers on the number of the child will not get through. If necessary, the child can use the SOS function.

The clock is controlled by a free application for iOS / Android. If desired, parents can deactivate all the smart watch functions at the time of the child’s study. Among the functions, except for SOS, there is a pedometer, alarm clock, answering machine and monitoring sounds.

Despite the fact that there is a tracking function here, this is not GPS, but LBS tracking. This is the location of the cell towers LBS. In this case, the positioning error is higher than in the case of a conventional GPS module (up to 500 meters).

The clock has a slot for installing a micro-SIM card, GSM 900/1800 frequencies and GPRS voice communication are supported.

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Smart Baby Watch Q90




Smart Baby Watch Q90 - children's watch, which shows the location of the child in real time. If necessary, you can call and make sure that the child is all right. Outgoing calls go only to authorized numbers. This watch is compatible with all 2G SIM cards except TELE2.

They are the most advanced at the moment among the entire line. Externally, the watch is similar to the model Q50, but this watch has several advantages. For example, a color touchscreen display is installed here. In addition, the SIM card is installed on the side of the left side. Button accept or reset the call is located directly on the display. There is a full-fledged notebook in the menu, plus the clock is equipped with a Wi-Fi communication module.

On the right side is the SOS / Power button, there is also a charging port. You can call the clock only from the number on the white list.

The location of the child’s clock is determined to within 3 meters. The program stores the history of movement for the month, and the Wi-Fi module even shows the child’s location in the room. If the child has left the security zone, the watch sends a message to the parents. There is a sensor removing the clock from his hand.

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Smart watch Safer Kids



An interesting device from the Indian startup Leaf Wearables is also designed to improve the safety of children. There is a GPS module that allows you to track the location of the child. You can set the boundaries of movement, at the exit of which parents will receive a corresponding message (Safer Zones function).

The watch has a microphone and speakers, which allows you to use the device as a mobile phone (for 7 preset numbers).

If necessary, the child can give a danger signal by pressing the red button. In this case, the corresponding message will be sent to the numbers specified in the settings.

The device works 36 hours offline, their weight is only 41 grams. There are removable masks that change the design of the device. One of the masks is panda.

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Source: https://habr.com/ru/post/370553/

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