What kid trackers are available

Trackers come in lots of flavors, and it’s impossible to say one type is better than another. The choice depends on several factors, including your child’s age, how independent they are, whether they have a smartphone, and more. After all, it’s one thing to ensure that your toddler doesn’t scoot off in the park, another entirely to keep close tabs on a freedom-loving teenager.

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If your child already goes out without you, then you’re looking for a GPS tracker. The lightest and most compact options are key rings, pendants, and clip-on trackers. They can be worn as jewelry or attached to the child’s backpack or clothing. Such devices can be hidden from view easily, and some models can be fixed in place to make removing them difficult.

The functionality of miniature trackers varies from device to device. The simplest allow you to track your child’s location and set safe zones (such as school or home) that they are not allowed to leave at certain times. If they do, you’ll be notified immediately.

Many trackers have a large and obvious SOS button (often the only button on the device). Even a toddler can press it if in danger, and you’ll immediately receive a notification with location details. Some models with a built-in microphone also send a sound recording from the device so that you can evaluate the situation. You can also use the parent app to request audio from the microphone.

The main disadvantage of key rings and clip-ons is that they are attached to a backpack or jacket, so if your child takes it off to go and play, you will only see the location of the tracker. Older children might intentionally try to remove the tracker to avoid being monitored, and you may have a hard time convincing them that it’s for their own safety.

What’s more, children tracker are relatively expensive devices, and they require mobile Internet, so there’s also a monthly subscription fee to pay.

Smartwatch gps tracker

Unlike key-ring trackers, smartwatches are worn on a child’s wrist, and therefore they’re unlikely to get taken off as readily as a backpack or jacket. And they generally have more features, including calls (with or without video), texting, step-counting, educational games, and the like. That makes the gadget more interesting for children, which is a huge advantage.

Smartwatch trackers also have an SOS button as described above, and some models have a built-in sensor to detect if the child (or someone else) attempts to remove the smartwatch. Another significant advantage of a watch (compared with phones) is that your child will not miss your call even in noisy environments.

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