10 tips on choosing a smart watch for a child

All displays installed in smart watches are divided into color (AMOLED, LSD, etc.) and monochrome (E-ink). Screens that can display color pictures and videos look stylish and attractive. For their manufacture using various modern matrix, but keep in mind that they are distinguished by high energy consumption.

Monochrome displays are intended solely for viewing textual and graphical information. They will be an excellent choice for a child if you do not want him to spend all his free time watching movies or playing games. The advantages of monochrome screens: minimal energy costs, no glare when used in sunlight.

The display diagonal varies from 0.5 to 2 inches. The smaller the screen, the more inconvenient to use the device. However, models with large displays are much more expensive. Almost all smart watches are controlled via the touch panel, but for the greater convenience of the child, some manufacturers additionally install buttons.

Adults use a smart watch with a smartphone, and children instead. In other words, the gadget should be a full replacement for a mobile phone, so choose models that do not require synchronization with a smartphone.

Users in the reviews indicate that it is very convenient to buy watches that are synchronized with a personal computer or tablet. Then parents can always stay abreast of the child's conversations, messages and location.

You can synchronize your smart watch with your dad or mom's smartphone, but then before you buy a device, make sure that you can make calls and send messages to a children's gadget from the same mobile phone.

Most hours work on the Android operating system. Models of the new generation are universal, therefore they can be synchronized with mobile phones and laptops that work absolutely on any base.

Note! Compatibility with the operating system is indicated in the technical description of the watch. Be sure to review it before purchasing.

The case of children's smart-watches is usually made of modern plastic or its combination with metal. The lighter the device, the more comfortable it is to use. All-metal watches for children are not available.

For the manufacture of the strap used soft silicone. This hypoallergenic material well wraps the hand of a child, but it does not press or rub at all. Silicone is pleasant to the touch and does not have a specific smell.

Plastic or mineral glass is embedded in a children's smart watch. Both options are durable, reliable and highly transparent. However, keep in mind that mineral glass is much more resistant to scratches and other mechanical damage.

Battery capacity is an important criterion for choosing smart watches for children. By battery life, all devices are divided into 2 categories: requiring daily charging and able to work for about 4-5 days in active mode.

The second group includes smart watches with a monochrome screen on the E-ink matrix. They are able to function for a long time without additional charging, but at the same time they will take longer to charge (about 4-5 hours).

Models equipped with color displays require daily charging. Because of this, they are inferior to monochrome devices for ease of use, but benefit from the design. Naturally, the more functions are available in smart watches, the faster they are discharged.

To choose the right smart watches for children, pay attention to their capabilities. The more of them, the higher the cost of the device.

The main functions required by the child and his parents:

• Calls. You can receive and send calls from any smartwatch. However, keep in mind that the gadget only works in hands-free mode, so the people around you will hear your conversation. Communication is established only with those contacts that are included in the memory of the SIM card, therefore, an unauthorized person will not be able to call the child;
• Messages. Sending and receiving SMS-messages, as well as voice recordings is not supported by all models. If you need this feature, then make sure you have a smart watch before you buy it. Receiving and sending voice messages is a very convenient opportunity to communicate if your child is still small and does not know how to write;
• Hearts (flowers). This is a kind of reward in the form of incentive prizes. They are awarded for excellent marks, success in sports, actions and even behavior. Only parents can send them to a child. The total number of hearts (flowers) in the continuous mode is displayed on the screen of the smart watch;
• SOS. This button automatically dials 911, and then starts calling the 2-3 most frequently dialed numbers. In the settings of some smart-hours, you can pre-enter the contacts to which the device will send a call if you press the SOS button. A very convenient feature for parents who are concerned about the safety of the child;
• Contact book. In the memory of a smart watch there is a separate directory in which you can write about 10-15 numbers. Separate buttons can be allocated for “hot” contacts (mother, father, other close relatives).

If you choose a watch for a teenager, then pay attention to the presence of a camera, alarm clock, timer, flashlight, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. Additionally, there may be a function “Callback”, i.e. listening and recording all telephone conversations.

Almost all children's smart watches are equipped with a GPS module. If you buy this device to your child, to always know where it is at the moment, then you should make sure that this function is available.

A GPS tracker built into the smart watch for kids allows you to:

• in 2-3 seconds to find out the whereabouts of the child,
• to quickly make a route to a given place,
• memorize up to 1,000 waypoints,
• view the amount of distance traveled.

Note! At the same time, the navigator does not depend on the GPS module built into the mobile phone.

The coordinates of the child’s location can be periodically sent to the smartphone of one of the parents (for example, every 45 minutes). By downloading a special application, you can limit geolocation, in this case, when trespassing, a notification will be sent to your mom or dad's mobile phone.

Judging by the reviews of users, modern smart watches are equipped with a micro SIM card (15x12 mm), it is also present in almost all smartphones. Less commonly, mini and nano card slots are found in devices.

SIM-ki of these sizes are found in all mobile operators: Megaphone, Beeline, MTS, etc. Before installing, make sure that the card supports 2G or 3G Internet, otherwise the GPS module will not work and track the child's location will not succeed.

Not the main thing for parents, but the design of smart watches is important for children. Manufacturers offer a huge number of colors: from the brightest to the neutral and classic shades.

For younger children (from 5 to 10 years), the best choice would be a smart watch with a bright strap, decorated with your favorite cartoon characters, characters from children's films and other interesting drawings.

For teenagers (from 10 to 15 years old) bright models will not work.Boys usually choose devices with a black, gray or dark blue case, girls stop their attention on a red, pink or white watch.

Children are truly creative creatures seeking to explore this world always and everywhere. Drawing paints, playing in the sandbox, walking with friends - all this ensures frequent contact of the child with water and dust.

To make children more comfortable and not have to remove smart watches every time they wash their hands, it is necessary to take care of their protection. It is provided by the international IP standard, reflecting the value of dust and moisture protection.

IP is indicated on each smart watch model:

IP66	IP67	IP68	IPX7, IPX8
Resistant to falling into dust, can withstand minimal wetting (for example, water spray when washing hands)	The same indicator of protection against dust, but the device is more resistant to water and can not be removed even when taking a shower	The performance of the smart-hours is not impaired when immersed in water, so they can be used when swimming in the pool	100% protection against dust and sand, the resistance of the gadget to significant getting wet

 

The higher the IP rate, the longer your smart watch will last.

If you want to remain confident in the safety of the child and regularly track his whereabouts, then it is better to choose a smart watch from reliable manufacturers.

Judging by the reviews, these include:

• ASUS,
• Pebble
• Samsung,
• LG,
• Polar,
• Sony,
• ASUS,
• Apple
• Xiaomi,

The cost of the gadget is determined by its functionality, design and brand. Price categories are different: from 750 rubles. up to 25 000 rubles and higher. Of course, the cheaper a smart watch is, the less useful features there are. Too expensive models are also unwise to choose, since children may inadvertently damage the case or the strap. The best option is to choose a model that costs from 1,500 to 7,000 rubles.