Review of jet kid connect children's watches - is it worth buying?

The JET Kid Connect children's watch will help provide complete parental control for the child. The gadget will show the location, history of movements, and mark the boundaries for walking. The most important thing is that you can make calls from a smart watch. The review will tell you in more detail about the technical characteristics and functionality of the device, and also provide brief setup instructions.

Description, parameters

On the front of the smartwatch there is a screen and a touch control button. On the back is the registration code and battery. On the right side there is an SOS key, which is also used to turn on the gadget. The watch case can be in two colors: pink and blue.

Included:

• smart watch;
• charging cable (micro-USB);
• instructions in Russian;
• package;
• warranty card.

To figure out how to configure Jet Connect correctly, you need to study the instruction manual and become familiar with the characteristics of the device.

The table shows the main characteristics:

Main screen

The Jet Kid Connect children's watch is equipped with a touch screen with a main screensaver in the form of a clock with arrows. After lightly pressing the display shows the following information:

• time in digital format;
• date and day of the week;
• communication signal and battery charge level;
• “likes” to motivate the child (in the lower left corner).

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Control buttons and connectors

To understand how to set the time on your Jet watch, you need to pay attention to the two buttons on the right.

The SOS multifunction key performs several options:

1. When the display is off, briefly pressing turns on the screen (the screensaver with a classic clock is displayed).
2. Used to enter the menu (if the application has been downloaded), where the option to adjust the time and date is available. By default, these settings are configured automatically.
3. During an outgoing call, briefly pressing SOS will reset the call.
4. Long press of the button activates an emergency call.

The top button on the panel on the right is designed to answer an incoming call or read an SMS. There is a reset key at the bottom of the screen, and a (USB) connector for charging on the left side panel.

Advantages and disadvantages

Let us derive the following advantages from the information presented above:

• The watch can be used as a phone - make calls, exchange SMS, listen to voicemail
• J ET Kid Sport performs the tasks of a navigator - determines geolocation, records permitted boundaries, notifies parents about their violation, saves movement history
• The SOS button will help in any situation - it will call saved emergency numbers, send an SMS message, send a beacon with the location
• Control is carried out even without the child’s knowledge - callback function, video call

Among the shortcomings, we highlight two points - the lack of protective shockproof glass on the screen and battery life.

Settings and features

Detailed setup instructions can be found below. First you need to turn on the gadget by holding down the SOS button and wait for activation. The time and date must be set. If the operation is not carried out automatically, you can do it manually by selecting the appropriate menu item. How to configure a smartwatch according to all parameters is described below.

Installing a SIM card

The algorithm of actions is as follows:

1. Open the silicone valve on the left side of the case.
2. Find a slot with a graphical display of a SIM card.
3. Open the flap and insert the card

Install the Sim with the beveled part forward. If the card is new, you need to activate it on your smartphone. After a successful network search, the SIM card can be transferred to the GPS tracker.

How to set up geolocation

Automatic geolocation selection allows you to correctly configure positioning after downloading the application and pairing with your smartphone.

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Parents can set the safety zone at their discretion, the error radius is 6 meters. The device will notify adults if the child has left the designated area or activated the emergency SOS button.

The person's location on the map, movement history and the selected zone are displayed on the map with corresponding icons.

To listen remotely, follow these steps:

1. Open the application, select the phone book.
2. Find the number you need and click on it.
3. Make a call back.

On a note! The wiretapping time is not limited, and the child does not suspect that he is being monitored.

Sending a message

You can set the time on your smart watch without downloading the application, but you won’t be able to send a message or make a call without it. After downloading the program, you need to enter it on your smartphone, select the number of the called party, write the notification text, and confirm the operation. A call to the device and feedback is also provided. If the notification is voice, you need to select “Start recording”.

Remote control

Jet Connect smart watches can be controlled by a sensor, convenient keys, or remotely. In the latter case, parents should go to the My JetKid application, select the appropriate icon in the menu, and assign the required action.

Possibilities

Jet Connect watches have an advanced navigation system, full-fledged telephone dialing, intuitive date and time display, and a panic button for emergency calls.

All tracker options are available in the Jet Kid application:

• calls, work with messages;
• remote listening;
• phone book;
• determination of positioning and safety zone;
• voice notifications;
• movement history;
• additional options;
• smart alarm clock, pedometer.

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How to set up GPS and insert a SIM card into a children's smartwatch

GPS

Children's touch GPS watches are easy to use and how to set them up is no secret. This setting is performed by opening a tab in the SeTracker program called Geolocation operating mode and selecting one of the operating modes described below:

• Normal.
• Constant.
• Energy saving.

The overall frequency of information updating greatly depends on the choice of one of these modes. It is updated online almost constantly, and the gadget’s battery runs out quite quickly. If energy saving is turned on, parents receive data about their child’s location that is no longer relevant. Therefore, the most suitable option is the so-called normal mode, when information is updated approximately every ten minutes.

Installing a SIM card

To use a smartwatch as a mobile phone or GPS tracker, you must install a micro SIM card in it. But that’s not all, because it’s advisable to know how to set up a children’s smart watch with a SIM card. In this case, the main condition is support for 2G networks. Before installing a SIM card in a smartwatch, you need to do the following:

• Charge your device.
• Make sure your account balance is positive.
• Activate the SIM card and disable the special request for entering a PIN code in the mobile phone settings.
• Turn off the smartwatch and remove its back cover by unscrewing the four bolts.
• After removing the cover, carefully slide the battery away. It is not completely removable and is connected to the gadget body with wires.
• Move the slot, insert the SIM card into it and snap it back.
• Reinstall the battery and close the cover tightly.
• After completing the procedure, turn on the device and check the functionality of the SIM card.

Jet Kid app

You can set up a children's smart watch correctly only after downloading a special program from Google Play or Apstore. To download and activate the application, you need to complete several steps:

1. download and install the My JetKid app.
2. Open the application, point your smartphone camera at the QR code (on the back cover of the tracker).

3. Enter username, email.
4. Create a password.

5. Complete registration.

If the application is not native, the manufacturer does not provide a warranty, and the smart watch may not work correctly.

How to connect to phone

It is also important to know how to connect and set up a children's watch and mobile phone. To do this, you can use the SeTracker application. It can be downloaded completely free of charge from the Apple Store or Play Market.

After installing this program on your phone, you will need to select a region (Europe and Africa) and a specific interface language in the window that appears. Here it is necessary to clarify that if during registration some incorrect region is selected, then, alas, you will not be able to change it on your own, and the smart watch will not appear in the program at all. In this case, only a complete reset of the settings will save you.

After this, you will have to go through the registration procedure and enter the following data:

• License code. It can be found on the back panel of the gadget. You can enter the license code manually or simply scan a special QR code.
• Login. You must enter your active email address here.
• Child's name.
• Phone number. You only need to enter an active number, since this is where you will receive an SMS to reset your password if it is lost.
• Password and its subsequent confirmation.

At the end of the procedure, you will need to click OK and specify your login password and account name in the new window. After registration, you will have access to all the functionality and interface of the application.

Reviews, average price

Once you know how to set up Jet Connect, it's helpful to look at user reviews and tips to fully understand the “big picture.” Judging by the responses, the device is a useful, practical device. The average price of a tracker is within 1.5 thousand rubles.

The advantages of the device include functionality, design, and the ability to use the device in phone, navigator, and sports bracelet modes.

Among the disadvantages are the lack of display protection, rapid battery drain, and the lack of a full-fledged camera.