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Well, I’ll start right away with popular budget models. Zouyun Q12 kids smart watch has a SIM card slot and can be used for calls. Also, parents can track the location of the child through a special application. The watch has a GPS module, due to which the location is determined quite accurately. The watch is equipped with a camera and has several pre-installed apps, such as an alarm clock, voice chat or pedometer. There is an SOS function that will help you quickly contact your parents in an emergency. The watch is suitable for both boys (blue) and girls (pink). Ideal for ages 6-9.

Another model with SIM card support is Yuwspr Q528. The model is very easy to set up and manage, kids quickly figure out what’s what. For them, it is possible to make a call to the numbers prerecorded by their parents. You cannot call “unauthorized” numbers from the watch. Also, the child can send a voice message, use a simple camera or a built-in flashlight. Parents have more options. They can track the location or listen to the watch’s microphone. There is nothing criminal in this, because the child can get into trouble, and wiretapping will help him quickly navigate the situation. There is also a reward mechanism for good behavior or evaluations in the form of hearts, which motivates the child to do the right thing. For example, I did this with my son: for every good deed, for example washing dishes or cleaning a room, I put a heart. For 10 hearts, the child received a nicer surprise (many children love these toy chocolate eggs).

Very affordable watch. The low price allows you to take a watch for an experiment, to check whether a child needs such a device or not. Despite the low cost, they can do almost everything that more expensive watches do: calls, messages, location tracking, etc. By the way, in the application you can see not only the current location, but also the history of movements. If you let a child go out alone, you can see where she walked and if she went to forbidden places. However, don’t expect too much from them, after all, this is a very simple model. Of the shortcomings that users note, most often they complain about the short time of work. With active use, the charge lasts a day, a day and a half, that is, you will have to charge every day.

Quite the opposite of the previous model in terms of concept. The LEMFO G4H watch is worth buying if you are looking for a good model for 2-3 years. The LEMFO brand has proven itself in adult models and has been producing children’s watches for some time. A distinctive feature of the G4H model is 4G support. Fast Internet allows you to make not only voice calls, but also video calls. For this, the manufacturer installed a camera. A good bright screen with a resolution of 240×240 allows you to use the watch even on a sunny day, and a loud speaker gives you confidence that the child will hear you. The child’s location is tracked using GPS, WiFi and even mobile phone stations. Among other things, the watch is waterproof and protected according to the IP67 standard. Users note a simple and understandable menu and instructions in Russian.

The L21 smart watch is more suitable for preschool and elementary school children. They have a more robust appearance and improved performance. Like the previous model, this one can work with LTE networks and, in addition to voice calls, supports video communication. The 650 mAh battery allows you to actively use the watch for 1-3 days (depending on the intensity), and the convenient magnetic charging makes it easy to charge the watch even for a child. No connectors = no broken connectors. My son’s first watch failed precisely because he loosened and then broke the micro USB to recharge. Of course, there is a parental control that allows you to track the location of the child (there is GPS). The watch has its own app store, which allows you to install useful programs, such as a calculator or a calendar. There is also an alarm clock, heart rate monitor, weather and even whatsapp.

Similar to the previous model, but with a slightly different design. But in terms of features, this is one of the most advanced models: 1.33″ IPS screen with 240×240 resolution, a 680 mAh battery, support for working with a 4G SIM card, GPS navigation for parental control, a camera with support for video calls, as well as Bluetooth and WiFi. The child will always be in touch, and you will know where he is at that moment. By the way, the watch is protected from dust and moisture according to the IP 67 standard.

Children tend to grow up fast and you will not have time to look back, since the primary grades of school will fly by. The child will already receive his first smartphone and will no longer want to wear children’s watches. But maybe he wants a more advanced watch, because he can really become an assistant in everyday life. For teenagers, it is more of an entertainment device. In this sense, Android watches can satisfy any doubt. The operating system allows you to simply install apps from the Play Store and you can use instant messaging, maps with navigation, trendy apps like tiktok or use a voice assistant on the watch. They can also be used as an audio player, because the watch has a built-in storage. The watch supports 4G networks, and in addition to the Internet, you can also use traditional voice calls. And you can use video calls. By the way, not one, but 2 cameras were installed on the watch. One for video chats and the second for normal shots.

Teenagers are more influenced by fashion than others and it is very important for them to be fashionable. One of the most desirable devices they have is Apple products, but only a few can afford such an expensive watch. But cheap smartwatches from a third-party manufacturer in the design of the Apple Watch Series 7 won’t break the bank for parents and will help the teen stay in touch. The watch works on the principle of an assistant and receives notifications of missed calls and events on the screen. From the watch, you can read instant messages, control the music playing on your smartphone, and of course the watch helps you monitor your health (heart rate monitor, pedometer, sleep monitoring). Well, they certainly look great, pairing well with both sporty and casual wear.

If you do not need a smart watch, but the child often misses your calls, then perhaps the bracelet will save the situation. It’s not as bulky as a watch and it hardly feels on your hand. But with an incoming call, it vibrates and displays the name of the person he calls. Messages from messengers are also displayed. The bracelet is clean and looks good on a small hand, and you can choose one of the many watch faces specially designed for children as your main display. The bracelet does not support conversations, it is only suitable for notifications. In addition, it has several useful functions, for example, it can measure body temperature and shows oxygen saturation in the blood, which in times of constant pandemics will definitely not hurt…

Well, a completely win-win option is Xiaomi band 7. When my son grew up with a children’s smart watch with a SIM card, he received his bracelet from Xiaomi. The bracelet allows you to stay in touch and at the same time looks great. The new version has increased the battery, which should have a positive effect on autonomy. The manufacturer itself claims 14 days of normal use. A big bright screen, lots of interchangeable straps, and a great smartphone app make this bracelet a great choice not only for kids and teens, but for adults as well.