Application for children's watches with GPS: which one to choose in 2022

Smartwatch apps are available for parent devices on iOS and Android and for Wonlex Smart Baby Watch d100, d99, df25, q100, q200, q50, q60, q80, q90, Life Button, Abardeen, Titan Watch, JET Kid, Beacon models , CARCAM, KIKO, Jetix DF50, Ginzzu GZ-507, Indee D26C, ZGPAX S668. To find out which watches each application supports, please contact support.

Connect and set up your GPS watch in 5 minutes! Install the best children's watch app in Russia “Where are my children” from the AppStore or Google Play.

Review of applications for GPS watches

• Selecting a program for a GPS watch
• Where are my children
• KidControl
• Wokka Lokka
• Lighthouse
• ​Pax+
• Asterium
• Step By Step
• SeTracker
• Application for watches with GPS in Russian
• ​Instructions for using FindMyKids watches

For the smart watch to work properly, an application is installed on the parent’s phone, which, when paired with the watch, helps:

• track location;
• play sounds near the clock;
• Make sure whether the child attends school, section, or other event or extracurricular activities.
• Set the zones that are allowed to be found, and if you leave them, an alert will be sent to the parent’s phone.
• Chat with your child inside apps without using SMS messages.

How to download the program

It is better to download such programs for tracking a child on a smart watch from GooglePlay or AppStore. The watch model and smartphone features are taken into account. After installing the program, you need to register and enter the watch code. They communicate with the application if the Internet is available, so you need to top up your SIM card balance in a timely manner. After this, it is recommended to check the settings.

Such applications for smart watches allow you not to worry about where your child is. He can walk peacefully, his parents don’t bother him with constant calls. If necessary, the child can contact relatives, send a voice message or an alarm signal.

TCL MT40X

• Display: 1.3 inches, 240×240 pixels
• Monitoring: pedometer, physical activity, calories
• Sensors: accelerometer
• GPS: present

Price: from 5,000 rub.

Watches from TCL deservedly make it into the rating due to their functionality and thoughtful design. The device is lightweight (only 47 grams) and is available in blue or pink. In addition to the bright appearance, the manufacturer will also take care of the interface - it has cheerful animation that will delight the baby. The watch received IP65 protection, that is, you can wash your hands in it, but it is not designed for more serious water procedures. There is no shock protection here.

Monitoring of this model includes the ability to count calories, steps and can track the activity of the child. The watch is well equipped with wireless modules – they have Bluetooth, 4G and Wi-Fi. The built-in camera allows you to communicate with your child via video communication. It is possible to track the baby’s position, set safe zones, set an alarm, and exchange voice and text messages. A touch screen is used for control. Autonomy is provided by a 600 mAh battery; it can last up to 5 days.

Advantages:

• High-quality screen with responsive touch.
• Video calling function.
• Good fitness options.
• Beautiful appearance.
• Good ergonomics.
• User-friendly interface.

Flaws:

• The first setup is quite difficult.

Smart Baby Watch G100

• Display: 1.45 inches, touch
• Monitoring: physical activity
• Sensors: accelerometer
• GPS: present

Price: from 1,550 rub.

Smart watches for children are gradually reaching a new level. They come not only with GPS but also with additional features. For example, a device called Smart Baby Watch G100 has an LED flashlight at its disposal. The gadget also includes a simple VGA camera. As expected, there is a certain water resistance here - unexpected rain should not affect the performance of the watch. There is also a Wi-Fi module that makes the coordinates more accurate. In short, this is a very good option for children from 5 to 12 years old.

Advantages

• They have a flashlight and a camera.
• Waterproof housing.
• Sending fairly accurate coordinates.
• There is a Wi-Fi module.
• There is a speaker with a microphone.
• Thoughtful software.
• The price can be called adequate.

Flaws

• There is no SOS panic button.

What types of children's trackers are there?

Let’s make a reservation right away: there are different trackers, and it’s impossible to say unequivocally that one type is better than another. The choice here depends on the age of the child, whether he walks on his own or only with you, whether he has a smartphone, and so on. After all, it’s one thing to make sure that your child doesn’t ride too far on a scooter during your walk together, and quite another thing to look after an independent and freedom-loving teenager.

Radio beacons for the little ones

If your child is still small and you don’t let him go for a walk alone (or you let him go, but only near the house), a radio beacon that can be detected within a radius of several hundred meters may be enough for you. When your baby gets lost, just press a button on the remote control and the beacon will start beeping. Some models allow you to set an alarm if a child moves more than the permitted distance from the remote control.

Unlike GPS trackers, which determine location with an accuracy of several meters, such beacons allow you to quickly find a child in a small area, even in a crowded (though not very noisy) place. On the other hand, if the child manages to move far from the remote control, the connection with the beacon will be lost.

Advantages of children's radio beacons:

• Easy to use.
• Compact.
• Work well in a small area.
• The most budget option.

Disadvantages of children's radio beacons:

• Small range.
• No panic button.
• Ineffective in noisy places.

GPS trackers: keychains, pendants, clothespins

If your child already walks or goes to school on his own, you will need a GPS tracker. The lightest and most compact options are keychains, pendants and trackers on a clothespin. They can be worn as decoration or attached to your child's backpack and clothes. If desired, such a device can be easily hidden from prying eyes, and some models are fixed in such a way that they are almost impossible to remove.

The functions of miniature trackers vary from device to device. The simplest ones allow you to track the child’s location and set the boundaries of the territory in which he should be at one time or another. If he leaves a safe area (for example, school or home), you will immediately receive a notification.

Many trackers have an SOS button - it is large and visible (and often the only one on the device). In case of danger, even a child can press it, and you will immediately receive a notification with his coordinates. Some models will send a sound recording from a microphone along with the alarm so you can assess what is happening around the child. In addition, if the tracker has a built-in microphone, audio can also be requested from the parent application.

Some devices have unique features. For example, one of the trackers known to us, in addition to the location of the child, can determine which relative the child is currently with. Another device in the parent app uses augmented reality to help you navigate. If you look around through the tracker app, it will show which direction the child is facing.

The main disadvantage of keychains and clothespins is that if your child throws a backpack or jacket somewhere, to which the tracker is attached, and runs off to play, you will see the location of the things, not the child. An older student may deliberately get rid of the tracker so as not to be followed - he will not have the motivation to keep the gadget with him.

Additionally, GPS trackers are relatively expensive devices and require an Internet connection via a cellular network to operate. So you will also have to worry about the monthly subscription fee.

Pros of children's GPS trackers:

• Easy to use.
• Compact.
• There is a panic button.
• Securely attached.

Disadvantages of children's GPS trackers:

• Can be removed with clothes or a backpack.

Smart watch for a child

Smart watches, unlike key fob trackers, are worn by children on their wrists. That is, they most likely will not lie where he threw his backpack or jacket. In addition, as a rule, their range of functions is wider: using the watch you can make calls, including video, send SMS, count steps, play educational games, and so on. This means that such a gadget is more interesting for children - this is a huge plus.

If a child finds himself in danger, he can press the panic button in the same way, and in case someone tries to take the watch away from him or he loses it himself, some watch models have a hand-removal sensor built into them. Another important advantage of such devices (compared to a telephone) is that even in a noisy environment the child will not miss a call.

One of the popular gadgets that helps keep track of a child’s location is children’s smart watches.

Many companies produce children's smart watches, but big brands have not yet mastered this segment. Accordingly, the quality of devices and applications for them varies greatly. Therefore, before you buy a gadget, read user reviews.

Some models, for example, have problems with location stability, loss of cellular signal and other bugs. And recently it turned out that millions of children's watches from different brands are not protected at all from cybercriminals. Anyone can find out a child's location, movement history and other personal information, or even hijack a parent's account and impersonate him.

Don't forget about the safety of the device itself. Remember that the child will wash his hands, fall and play without taking off his watch. So if the model is not shockproof or waterproof enough, it will quickly become unusable. At the same time, most gadgets are not cheap, and to connect, you will again have to pay a subscription fee.

Pros of smart watches for children:

• Always with the child.
• There is a panic button.

Cons of smart watches for children:

• Some models don't work well.
• Not cheap.

Smartphone app

If you have an older child and he already has his own smartphone, the most affordable and convenient way to look after him is a special application. Your teenager won't have to carry around an extra device, and you won't have to spend money on it. You can find trackers without additional features in app stores. However, a much more universal solution would be a full-fledged parental control program. It will allow you not only to know where your child is, but also to monitor his safety online, and at the same time solve the problem of gadget abuse.

Google Play and the App Store offer both completely free parental control apps and inexpensive licenses and subscriptions. The former are more profitable for the family budget, but their range of functions is most likely limited. And if the authors of a free application make money from advertising, it is worth keeping in mind that advertising modules can be very careless with your data.

In general, when choosing both devices and programs, it is worth remembering cybersecurity. Therefore, we recommend searching for manufacturer information before purchasing or downloading anything. If vulnerabilities have recently been found in its products that have not yet been fixed, it is better to abandon it. Better yet, immediately choose a reliable solution from a well-known manufacturer that pays due attention to security.

Pros of apps for tracking your child's location:

• Inexpensive.
• Installed on the child's mobile device.
• Lots of useful features besides location tracking.

Cons of apps for tracking your child's location:

• You need a smartphone or tablet.

GEOZON Classic

• Display: 1.44 inches, 128×128 pixels
• Monitoring: –
• Sensors: accelerometer
• GPS: present

Price: from 1,200 rub.

The best models of children's watches include the GEOZON Classic device. This is an inexpensive device with a GPS tracker, which has a minimum of functions, but at the same time fully meets the basic requirement - it provides control over the baby’s safety. The model has a plastic case and silicone straps, it has water protection according to the IP54 standard (but you should really count on it), and it is also not afraid of dust. Features include tracking the child’s position, setting safety zones, the ability to make calls (there is SIM support), remotely listening to the environment, and an SOS button. The device displays the time and day of the week, and has an alarm function. The control here is push-button, all settings are made from the parent’s smartphone. The 400 mAh battery lasts for four days of battery life.

Advantages:

• They fit comfortably on the hand.
• Inexpensive price.
• Simple menu.
• You can exchange voice messages and make calls.
• Fairly accurate navigation.

Flaws:

• Inconvenient charging connector.
• Moisture protection is very modest.

Smart Baby Watch GW700S/FA23

• Display : 1.3 inches, 128x128 pixels
• Monitoring: sleep, physical activity, calories
• Sensors: accelerometer
• GPS: present

Price: from 2,400 rub.

The children's smart watch Smart Baby Watch GW700S/FA23 was equipped with a 1.3-inch OLED touch screen with backlight, a plastic case with water and dust protection according to the IP68 standard and a silicone strap. The wrist gadget received a slot for a micro SIM card, a Wi-Fi module, an accelerometer and a timer. Battery capacity – 450 mAh. The little user and his parents have access to a notification about leaving the permitted zone, voice messages, an alarm clock, a pedometer, an SOS button and a watch search function. The device connects to Android and iOS smartphones.

Advantages

• There is GPS support.
• There is serious protection according to the IP68 standard.
• Adequate OLED touch screen.
• There is an SOS button.
• You can insert a SIM card.

Flaws

• The only sensor here is an accelerometer.
• Not the most accurate location determination.
• Plastic case.
• Weak speaker.

ELARI KidPhone Fresh

• Display: 1.3 inches, 240×240 pixels
• Monitoring: pedometer
• Sensors: accelerometer
• GPS: present

Price: from 2,700 rub.

This model with telephone function captivates with its bright appearance and clear interface. In addition to calling authorized numbers, it allows you to send voice messages. For navigation, WI-Fi, GPS and Glonass are used here. The device has an SOS button, with its help you can view the baby’s movements and set safety zones, it keeps track of steps taken per day and has a wiretapping function. There is a 0.3 megapixel camera here, with its help the child can take simple photographs. The device is IP67 certified, so it is not afraid of water. The 480 mAh battery is designed for three days of operation.

Advantages:

• Excellent design - not only small children will like it.
• Ergonomics.
• Well protected from moisture.
• Nice and clear interface.
• Quite accurate positioning.
• Call quality during calls.

Flaws:

• Inconvenient charging connector.

Elari Fixitime

• Display: 0.64 inches, OLED
• Monitoring: physical activity
• Sensors: accelerometer
• GPS: present

Price: from 2,100 rub.

Smart watches for children with GPS do not have to have at least a large display. For example, most of the front surface of Elari Fixitime is occupied by a sticker. The time is displayed here in a small window. Interestingly, this small screen is made using OLED technology, which has a positive effect on battery life. The watch is capable of assessing a child's physical activity. But first of all, they are designed to track his location. You just need to insert the SIM card, after which the watch will start sending its coordinates to your smartphone from time to time. However, they do not always use SMS - they also have a Wi-Fi module. The child will also have the opportunity to press the SOS button, which will send you an alarm signal.

Advantages

• Slight protection from moisture.
• There is an SOS button.
• There is both a microphone and a speaker.
• Built-in Wi-Fi module.
• Compatible with a wide variety of smartphones.

Flaws

• Difficult setup.
• Rare displacement sensor update.
• Very small display.
• Inflated price tag.

Smart Baby Watch Q60S

• Display : 1.44 inches, 128x128 pixels
• Monitoring: sleep, physical activity, calories
• Sensors: accelerometer
• GPS: present

Price: from 1,600 rub.

This is a fairly advanced smartwatch. They have a real LCD display, albeit made using outdated technology. The case has a water resistance class of WR20 - the watch doesn’t seem to be afraid of rain. The potential buyer should also like the variety of body color options - there is plenty to choose from. The dimensions of the device are 31x52x11.8 mm - the watch will not seem too big on a child’s hand. Synchronization with a smartphone can also be carried out here - both “green robot” and “Apple” products are supported. On the body of the gadget you can find an SOS button. Pressing it sends an alarm to parents, which also indicates the geographic coordinates of the watch (it has a GPS chip). The watch also has a slot for a SIM card, which allows you to use it instead of a mobile phone. Some questions are raised only by the reliability of the gadget. But such a cheap watch will obviously not be used for more than one year, and for such a period it should be enough.

Advantages

• Many color options.
• There is GPS support.
• The watch is not afraid of rain and splashes.
• Relatively good screen.
• The device is equipped with an SOS button.
• You can insert a SIM card.
• Very low price.

Flaws

• The only sensor here is an accelerometer.
• Not the most accurate location determination.
• Weak speaker.