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Best Picks: Best GPS Watch for Kids
Updated
Oct 2, 2024

Best Picks: Best GPS Watch for Kids

Smart watches or smart watches have become popular in recent years. It is not only a nice accessory, but also a product that makes our daily life considerably easier. There is a plethora of different models and colors. Many of the watches have similar characteristics and capabilities. Here we list some of the most popular GPS watches on the market.

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Cmee Play Pro G5
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Safekid Zenit
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Xplora X6 Play
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Cmee Play Pro G5

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Safekid Zenit

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Xplora X6 Play

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What is a GPS watch for kids?

In short, it is a GPS watch with a built-in mobile phone that has a GPS positioning function. It is a watch that allows parents with younger children to be able to easily stay in touch with them, when they are not together. GPS watches also have functions that allow the parent to see where the child is. There are also advanced features that allow you to set up so-called safe zones also known as geofencing. This means, for example, that you can mark your home as a safe zone.

Variety of functions

The watches also have various SMS functions that enable communication in writing form. In addition to communication and GPS, they include various functions such as pedometer, camera, calculator and activity apps. The range in the watches varies depending on the model and brand.

Variety of designs

The watches are available in different designs and sizes. The characteristics differ slightly between the models and it is important to consider what is important to you. Prices vary but are somewhere between 1000 kr to over 2000 kr in this test.

For children between 3-10

The watches are designed and designed to be worn for children between 3-10 years old. However, there are no exact guidelines as to what age the child should be. If the child is younger, then there is no need for as many functions and the smaller the size the watch should have, so that it is comfortable to wear for the child. GPS watches with more functions and with slightly larger screens are better suited for older school-age children between 7-10 years old, before they get their first mobile phone.

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Cmee Play Pro G5

A complete GPS watch for school-age children
Cmee Play Pro G5
4.8
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Video call
Nordic languages
Video guard
Free app
Something big on the arm
3 Megapixel camera
Cellular networks
2G, 3G, 4G, Wifi
Camera
3 Megapixels
Battery
900 mAh
Display
Dimensions: 45 x 42 x 16 mm
SOS button
Yes

Recently, the Cmee Play Pro G5 was introduced, an advanced version of the popular GPS watch for children, which was launched in the fourth quarter of 2023. This model continues to include key features like previous models, such as mobile phone capability, 4G coverage, a parental app, and GPS positioning. However, the Cmee Play Pro G5 has been expanded with several new features.

A novelty is the integration with the Safekid app, previously used in other GPS watches such as Safekid Nova and Safekid Rocket 4G. This app, which is now compatible with the Cmee Play Pro G5, is free to use. However, users still need a SIM card, and here one is free to choose the operator.

Among the new features are an upgraded chat feature that now supports posted images, and the ability to send messages through the app. Another demanded novelty is the possibility of receiving and sending SMS directly from the watch, with support for emojis.

The watch also includes a scheduling feature. Here, parents can put in the child's activities or homework, so that the child can follow his schedule right from the clock. Users can also set different types of alarms, with a choice between sound signal or vibration.

The camera in the Cmee Play Pro G5 is multifunctional, useful for taking pictures, recording videos or making video calls. Parents can even use the app to ring up the bell and see through its camera, which can be useful in emergencies.

The watch also has a school mode, which minimizes distractions during school hours by activating a Do Not Disturb mode. In addition, there is an SOS button where you can program up to three numbers for emergencies.

For personalization, the watch offers several background designs and layouts for the watch face and apps. Users can choose between analog and digital dial and customize the apps' presentation in the settings.

In addition to these features, there are also handy tools such as calculator, Google Translate, voice memo, stopwatch and calendar. A special function for draining water from the watch will help protect against water damage.

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Safekid Zenit

Safekid Zenit, the safety watch for children with GPS tracking and SOS function
Safekid Zenit
4.7
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Video call
OLED display
Free app
Clumsy dial
Cellular networks
4G, Wifi
Camera
3 Megapixels
Battery
900 mAh
Display
1.78” HD OLED display
SOS button
Yes

Safekid has released a new GPS watch for children, Zenit, in 2024. Safekid has been operating since 2017 and has since sold GPS watches for children. The company has continuously improved its products to meet the needs and safety requirements of parents, which has led to a strong position in the child safety products market.

What sets Zenit apart from other Safekid children's GPS watches is, above all, the improved screen. The screen is sharper and brighter than previous models thanks to OLED technology. In addition, Zenit has a better battery than its predecessors, the Rocket V2 and Safekid Nova V2. The battery capacity is now 900 mAh instead of 680 mAh that the other two models have.

Safekid has also chosen to remove the eavesdropping feature for this version. Unlike the Rocket V2 and Nova V2, Zenit also does not have an SMS function. Communication instead takes place via the SafeKid app through the chat feature, where you can record voice messages, make video calls, send pictures or emojis. It is not possible to write messages via the watch, but this can only be done through the app.

Zenit even has WhatsApp as a communication option, where you can chat using text messages. This is convenient for parents who usually use WhatsApp as a mode of communication and for children who want to be able to write messages. The WhatsApp chat feature is limited to your child only being able to communicate with people who are in the phone book, which you control via the app. To create a Whatsapp account you need to be 13 years old according to their terms of service.

As a parent, you can monitor and control much of the watch's usage through the app. You can set when to turn off the watch and when to start it up, add numbers to the contact list, and block unwanted numbers. If you wish, you can also read the SMS of the watch.

To use the watch, a SIM card is needed. Safekid offers its own subscription, Safekid Verbal, which is adapted for these watches, but you can use other providers if you wish. Data demand is low, usually between 0.5 and 1 GB per month.

The Zenit GPS watch comes with two bracelets and bezels in different colors: one black and one pink. Also included is a magnetic charging cord, but you will need a USB charger/adapter with a maximum power of 5 watts and 1 ampere.

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Xplora X6 Play

Ultimate premium smart watch for kids
Xplora X6 Play
4.6
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Camera with 5 Megapixels
Battery 880 mAh
Durable
Memory 1GB + 8GB
Expensive
Limited in colors
Cellular networks
3G, 4G
Camera
5 Megapixels
Battery
880 mAh
Display
1.52″ TFT 360 x 400
SOS Button
Yes

This GPS watch is the latest of the premium models for Xplora. The predecessor was the Xplora X5. A very good update in our opinion is that the battery life has improved slightly. The Xplora X5 Play had an 800 mAh battery and the Xplora X6Play has an 880mAh battery. This watch has the best battery in the whole test which is a big plus and makes it easier since you don't have to charge it as often. Of course, it can vary depending on how much you use the camera, as it uses a lot of battery.

One major upgrade that has been made is the camera. The X6 Play has a full 5 megapixel, which is a big upgrade when its predecessor had 2 megapixels.

The Xplora X6 has improved GPS positioning accuracy since before. However, it still distinguishes several meters in distance, so you do not get a precise positioning on the exact meter but the position has been optimized more than the previous model. As before, you can also open a directions to Apple map or Google maps if desired.

The look of the watch is basically completely black, but there are additional straps to wear around the dial of the watch as well as loops in pink and green if you want a more colorful design.

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Xplora XGO3

An improved version
Xplora XGO3
4.4
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Large selection of colors
Good battery 850mAh
Camera 2 Megapixel
Falldetection
Micro USB
Cellular networks
4G, 3G, 2G
Camera
2 Megapixels
Battery
850 mAh
Display
1.3″ 240*240 TFT
SOS button
Ja

Xplora go3 is the latest model from Xplora of the base models.

It is very similar to its predecessor but has been slightly upgraded. Water resistance is better than Xplora go2. The camera has been radically improved as well as battery life. The Xplora go3 has an 850mAh battery and is one of the largest batteries in the test. The quality of the watch has improved since its predecessor, on the other hand, feels Xplora X6 Play Something more luxurious. But it also differs a lot in price. The watch is still quite large but weighs very little and is not heavy to carry.

The Xplora Go3 has different colors and you can also buy and wear several bracelets. The watch has a pre-installed screen protector to protect against the worst bangs. There is a screen as an accessory that you can buy for if needed. This is a very good watch for the money and a good start before buying a mobile for your child.

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Apple Watch SE

The best smartwatch on the market that is child-friendly
Apple Watch SE
3.8
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Parental Controls
Swim resistant
Heart Rate Monitor
Fall Detection
Expensive
Lack of camera
Shorter battery life
Cellular networks
4G
Camera
No
Battery
245 mAh / 18 timmar
Display
1.78" Retina
SOS button
Yes - but limited

The Apple Watch SE is not a GPS watch for kids in the first place. On the other hand, it is undoubtedly the best smartwatch on the market with an incredible number of features.

What many do not know is that the Apple Watch SE has a feature that makes the watch a little more attractive for use by children. Usually you have to have an iPhone to use an Apple Watch, but with Family Settings you can pair your child's smartwatch with your own iPhone and so you don't have to buy one for your child. The child gets their own phone number and you can easily administer the watch from your iPhone.

Your child can then use all the features that come with Apple Watch SE, such as calling, messaging, streaming music, and downloading apps. As a parent, you can then schedule school hours for your child. In this way, the clock becomes limited in the time that the child needs to concentrate at school.

Another adaptation that Apple has made is that the activity rings do not tell you how many calories the child has burned, but how many minutes they have moved.

With Apple's handy Find app, you can easily keep track of your child's whereabouts and get notifications about where your child is arriving or leaving a specific location, such as home.

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Safekid Rocket 4G

Stylish and easy to navigate watch
Safekid Rocket 4G
3.7
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Photos of people in contacts
Audio translations with google translate
Stylish and simple design
Water-repellent but not water-resistant (IP67)
Requires sim card with surf and own phone number (not twin card)
Cellular networks
4G
Camera
0.3 megapixels
Battery
680 mAh
Display
1.4″ HD IPS Color Touchscreen
SOS button
Yes

The Safekid Rocket 4G is a stylish and pretty watch with simple and good features that cover most things. The watch menu is easy to navigate between, you can also change the background to different preset themes. The watch can receive SMS with Swedish letters å, ä and ö, unfortunately these are not yet available when texting. There is an update coming.

The watch has school mode, which allows you to set it so that the watch can only be used as a clock during school hours.

Thanks to the GPS function of the watch, you can easily keep track of where your child is. You can also activate Safe Zones so you know when children arrive or leave safe zones. An SOS button is also available so that the child can easily alert if they feel unsafe or something has happened. You can limit who the child can communicate with via the watch. So you can set up so that only the contacts that are in the watch can be communicated with.

In the watch app you can also download Calendar, Google Translate and Calculator to expand the watch's functions.

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Garmin Bounce

A GPS watch for kids who need to stay active
Garmin Bounce
3.0
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Reward activity
Challenges for the family
Monthly subscription required for full functionality of the watch
No camera
Cellular networks
4G
Camera
no
Battery
Up to 2 days
Display
240 x 240
SOS button
Yes

Garmin is taking a bigger step into the market with its smartwatch/gps watch for kids that focuses on healthy habits. The watch has many of the features you would expect from a GPS watch today. Chat, voice messages, see where your child is on a map, water resistant, assistance features, LTE (4G) and inchime reminders. Some other nice features that this smartwatch has is that there are games and quizzes that the child can unlock by being active. As a parent, you can give tasks and distribute rewards in the form of a virtual monetary value that can then be used to play a game e.g. The watch can store up to 20 contacts and a subscription costs SEK 120 a month.

Produkterna i vår lista

Cmee Play Pro G5
Safekid Zenit
Xplora X6 Play
Xplora XGO3
Apple Watch SE
Safekid Rocket 4G
Garmin Bounce

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Cellular networks
Camera
Battery
Display
SOS button
Cmee Play Pro G5
2G, 3G, 4G, Wifi
3 Megapixels
900 mAh
Dimensions: 45 x 42 x 16 mm
Yes
Safekid Zenit
4G, Wifi
3 Megapixels
900 mAh
1.78” HD OLED display
Yes
Xplora X6 Play
3G, 4G
5 Megapixels
880 mAh
1.52″ TFT 360 x 400
Yes
Xplora XGO3
4G, 3G, 2G
2 Megapixels
850 mAh
1.3″ 240*240 TFT
Ja
Apple Watch SE
4G
No
245 mAh / 18 timmar
1.78" Retina
Yes - but limited
Safekid Rocket 4G
4G
0.3 megapixels
680 mAh
1.4″ HD IPS Color Touchscreen
Yes
Garmin Bounce
4G
no
Up to 2 days
240 x 240
Yes

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Why should you choose a GPS watch for your child?

You never stop worrying as a parent about your child. As soon as they are outside the safe home, it can be nice to have the opportunity to easily get hold of their child or check where the child is. You can also do this with a mobile phone, of course, but a watch is always attached to the wrist, which makes it harder for the child to lose the watch or miss a call. They can easily run around with it for a whole day without having to put it down. And that it is always close at hand. A mobile phone costs significantly more and is easier to forget or accidentally break.

The smartwatches are easier to start using earlier than the mobile phones because they are easy to manage and the features are limited and more user-friendly for younger children.

Communicate

With these watches you can easily communicate with your child during the day. All the watches we have tested have both an SMS function and a call function. Some of the watches also offer video calls which is much needed and functional as you can see your child during the call and the child can even show you things if they want.

In many of these watches you can have at least 30 contacts and some even have functions that allow you to control whether the child should only be able to call these contacts or freely call others. Some of the watches have pre-programmed SMS, which means that you can choose exactly what to say and others have the ability to freely write SMS and send emojis. It is good to consider whether it is important for the child to be able to use Å, Ä and Ö. Then not all watches have this in their operating systems. However, all watches can receive Å, Ä and Z in the SMS.

Pictures

Many of the watches have a camera function which allows children to take pictures during the day and in some cases make use of video calls. It allows you to easily keep up with what the children's day looks like and get interesting updates in picture form.

This function also allows you to insert pictures into contacts that make it easy for children to see who is calling and you can personalize the watch with these pictures as backgrounds etc. This does not apply to all watches but is available as a function in some of the watches.

GPS

You can follow your child through the day with the GPS function which is often the reason why you start looking at a GPS watch for your child. The GPS function looks virtually the same in all watches and allows you to set safe zones also known as geofencing, so you know when children leave and arrive in the zone. This means, for example, that you can mark your home as a safe zone. Then you'll get updates on your cell phone when your child leaves or steps inside the safe zone. You are then notified as a parent and can easily keep track. This allows you to relax more easily when the children are out playing by keeping track of where they are moving and that they do not disappear.

Activities

Children do not move in the same way as before. Children are less active and have more screen time than ever. This is something that many of these GPS watch companies have kept in mind when designing their products and choosing to create different activities in the watch. For example, Xplora has chosen to develop an app #Goplay that acts as a pedometer.

So when the children walk, the steps are counted and by walking, the children collect coins. By collecting coins, you can then have the opportunity to win great prizes or buy fun products with the Xplora coins that the children have collected in the #Goplay app. More of the watches also have built-in pedometers that can be used as a fun feature for the kids.

No internet or social media

The watches generally have no internet or access to social media. This is to personalize the watch with the characteristic that is important to children and not give them access to harmful content through the internet or social media. The primary use of the watch should be to keep in touch with your child in a simple way during the day and check that they stay in safe places.

GPS Watch VS Smart Watch

Are GPS watch and smart watch for kids the same thing? By and large yes, many companies name the same product differently. At first there was a lot of talk about GPS watches because the primary function should be a GPS locator. However, over time these watches have evolved and today are really smart and possess similar functions to our mobile phones. What differs, above all, is that GPS watches are usually simpler in their operation than a smartwatch.

The smartwatches usually have access to the internet and social media, while GPS watches are usually locked for those functions to protect children's use. The smartwatches generally have more apps than the GPS watches. So if your primary focus is to buy a watch that is simple and user-friendly for your child and where you can keep track of where the child is. A GPS watch is a good choice. Pure smartwatches are better suited to older children or adults who want more features and that almost completely mirror a regular mobile phone.

GPS watch for kids — Safety and technology in one

The safety of children is always an issue that is high on the list for parents. Knowing where your child is and that they are safe is of the utmost importance. A GPS watch for kids can be the perfect solution to give you peace of mind as a parent.

GPS technology in watches for children

GPS technology has become very advanced in recent years, and there are many different models on the market that are specially developed for children. These watches are equipped with GPS receivers that continuously send information to an app that you as a parent have installed on your mobile phone. This way you can always keep track of where your child is.

Security and Tracking

The GPS watches for children are also equipped with safety features such as alarms or emergency calls. This will allow you as a parent to reach your child quickly and easily if something happens. The watches are also equipped with a tracking function that allows you to follow your baby's movements and see where they have been.

Features and usability

GPS watches for kids are very easy to use, both for the kids and the parents. They often have an intuitive app that makes it easy to see where your child is, as well as setting up safety features and more. The watches are also equipped with other useful features such as pedometer, activity tracking and alarm clock.

Which GPS watch is best for kids?

There are many different models on the market, and it can be difficult to choose the right one. Factors such as price, battery life, features and ease of use should be considered when choosing a GPS watch for your child. We recommend that you read this test and compare different models before making your choice.

Conclusion

A GPS watch for children can be an invaluable investment to give you as a parent peace of mind. With a GPS watch, you can always keep track of your child's whereabouts.

Frequently asked questions about gps watches for kids

Are there gps watches for kids without a subscription?

Most gps watches for kids require a sim card to communicate. In some cases, you can choose a prepaid card if you want to get rid of a subscription. Check with the watch manufacturer what works with their particular product.

Which smartwatches for children can be rung on?

Most smartwatches for children support phone calls. It is often possible to pre-program which phone numbers to call to the bell and which phone numbers your child can call from the bell. Safekid Rocket 4G and Cmee Play are two great smartwatches for kids with both audio and video calls.

At what age is it appropriate to buy a GPS watch for your child?

Most manufacturers recommend from the age of 4. There is really no upper limit, at the age of 10-11, most children start using a smartphone daily.

Previous products

These products have previously been included in our top list.

Cmee Play
Xplora X5 Play
Xplora XGO2
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