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Amazon sale discounts kids smartwatches with GPS, SOS
The Amazon Great Freedom Sale is offering discounts on smartwatches for children, Hindustan Times reports. Models such as the Noise Junior Explorer 2, boAt Wanderer Smart, and Sekyo Magic Pro include GPS…
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The Amazon Great Freedom Sale is offering discounts on smartwatches for children, Hindustan Times reports. Models such as the Noise Junior Explorer 2, boAt Wanderer Smart, and Sekyo Magic Pro include GPS tracking, geofencing, two-way calling, and SOS alerts. Prices start at around Rs 5,999. The watches require a 4G SIM and connect to a parent’s phone via a control app. The sale is a good opportunity for families considering a wearable as an alternative to giving a child a smartphone, the report says.
The Indian Opinion
The sale pitches these watches as safety must-haves, but the real test is whether parents actually need another screen. Many features, like real-time location, SOS, and geofencing, sound reassuring, but they depend on a steady SIM connection and regular battery charging. A watch that runs out of juice by lunchtime is useless. And privacy: who has access to the location data? Before buying, check battery life and whether the companion app has a clear privacy policy.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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