It's extremely easy to use, appealing for the kids and scores a lot of points as an entertainment tool, a communication device and a fitness motivator.

Naturally, it was just a matter of time before companies realized this and started making smartwatches specifically for kids. To support children starting out in the online world, EE has also created PhoneSmart, a free online programme which helps young people learn how to how to stay safe and be kind online. It’s available to everyone, not just EE customers, via EEPhoneSmart.co.uk . On EE, parents who take out an X5 Play can be assured their children are connected to the UK’s best network, as named by RootMetrics’ independent network testing for the eighth year in a row. EE also took the top spot for network reliability, giving parents additional peace of mind with superfast connections and coverage they can rely on, in more places than any other operator.Specifications – Display: 1.33in colour touchscreen; GPS: Yes; Battery life: 1 day; Colours: Blue, grey and pink; Waterproof: IP54; Recommended ages: 5+ EE is part of BT’s Consumer business unit which provides products and services to all of BT’s consumer customers in the UK. It's an upgrade on the brand's previous X4 watch, with a Qualcomm chipset, 1.4" TFT display, 800 mAh battery and IP68 waterproofing.

There’s not so much here for children to enjoy but the basics are covered. The watch is chunky but comfortable on the wrist and the 240 x 240 pixel 1.4in touchscreen is both bright and responsive. There’s a choice of watch faces and the ubiquitous step counter, which award kids with coins for activity. Goplay: With the mentioned pedometer, a new universe opens up for you and the children - namely Xplora's own award-winning activity platform Goplay. The children's steps are converted here into a separate currency - Xplora Coins. By earning Coins through activity, kids can buy cool products in the Goplay Store, they can use them to play fun games in the Xplora Arcade or join exciting auctions! Through campaigns, your children can also help change the world, by converting their steps into humanitarian work - we have already planted new trees and given water to poor children. The next project is about building cities with green energy. There's also something called S-Zones. These are essentially areas you can create as safety zones or geo-fenced areas. When your child moves out of them, an alert will be sent to the phone the watch is paired to. At though, it's a kids smartwatch that costs the same as a grown-up Fitbit Versa 2. If you like the idea of your child being connected from a watch instead of handing over a phone, the X5 Play could be an alternative to look at instead. Smartwatches for kids also come with features that are dedicated to kids; hence the name. This includes games, music, and picture-taking abilities that appeal to them.Technology is a big part of our lives, and it can be a valuable tool for parenting in the modern world. Of course, a smartwatch isn’t a necessity, but there are some very good reasons for investing. We'll be testing out this just-announced watch for kids over the coming weeks, but, until then, you can read all the details about the Garmin Bounce. Fitbit and Google smartwatch for kids - ETA 2024 This SIM card part has to be done first before you pair the watch up with your phone. Once the activation part is done, there's a QR code on the watch that's scanned by your phone to establish the connection between the two. It’s even possible to exchange these coins for products in the Xplora GoPlay store, just to give them that bit of extra motivation to stay active. Combined with excellent battery life, the Xplora X5 is the best all-round smartwatch for kids that we’ve used. If you’ve been looking for a kids’ smartwatch that has everything your kid wants and everything you as a parent want as well, you won’t be disappointed with the T-Mobile SyncUp Kids. From the moment we took it out of the box and set it up, our kid tester has worn it every single day.