A Viettel Store employee guides a parent on how to operate and use the features on a child's smartwatch.
Children's smartwatches are specially designed technological devices that integrate many superior features, helping parents easily accompany and monitor their children. According to Mr. Le Thanh Thien, from Viettel Store in Ninh Kieu ward, the difference between children's smartwatches and adult devices is their focus on safety, communication, and health monitoring features. Simultaneously, the devices have an intuitive interface and simple operation, suitable for elementary and middle school students. This is the stage where children learn basic interaction with technology, begin to need regular connection with their families when going to school or playing outside, but are not yet ready to have independent mobile phones.
Besides the basic timekeeping function, the standout feature of children's smartwatches is their ability to make and receive calls and send voice and text messages quickly. Especially in the high-end segments, the video call feature not only helps children easily communicate with their families but also allows parents to directly monitor their child's surroundings. Thanks to the integration of modern positioning technology (GPS, LBS, Wi-Fi...), the device allows parents to determine their child's location in real time with high accuracy. Notably, the "electronic fence" feature helps parents define a safe zone; the system will immediately send an alert to the phone if the child moves outside the established radius. In case of emergency, the child only needs to press and hold the SOS button, and the device will automatically make continuous calls to a list of priority phone numbers.
To encourage healthy device usage habits in children, manufacturers are equipping their smartwatches with intelligent control systems. Through a management application on their phones, parents can proactively set up "classroom mode," block unknown numbers, limit usage time, and control access to applications. Thanks to this remote management solution, children can confidently access modern technology without worrying about distractions or negative impacts from device overuse. Health care and entertainment are also positive features of current children's smartwatches. Many devices are equipped with heart rate sensors to monitor physical condition when children play sports . In addition, features such as step counting and calorie consumption measurement help parents assess daily activity levels and adjust their children's lifestyle accordingly. Today's children's smartwatches also come with many entertainment features such as taking photos and listening to music.
Mr. Nguyen Thanh Nhan, residing on Nguyen Van Cu Street, Cai Khe Ward, shared: "Besides regular school hours, my children also participate in extracurricular classes such as English and drawing, sometimes with different class schedules. Instead of buying phones for them early, I chose smartwatches. This device helps them tell the time and allows them to proactively contact their parents so that we can arrange to pick them up on time, avoiding the need for both sides to wait. The current smartwatch designs are very fashionable and come in many eye-catching colors, so my children are very excited to choose one that suits their preferences."
In Can Tho City, parents can easily find and buy children's smartwatches at retail chains such as The Gioi Dien Dong, Viettel Store, FPT Shop, CellphoneS, etc. Alternatively, they can order online through the websites and apps of these chains or e-commerce platforms. The market is currently very diverse with familiar brands such as MyKid, Huawei Watch Kids, Masstel Smart Hero, Wonlex, Kidcare, myFirst, Joystar... Prices range from 800,000 VND to over 5 million VND per unit. Among these, the segment around 1.5 million VND per unit is popular, as it meets both economic considerations and basic functionalities.
To choose a suitable and high-quality product, ensuring the watch is a reliable companion for your child, parents should prioritize purchasing from reputable retailers with clear warranty policies. Children are very active and often forget to take off their watches when washing their hands or showering, so water resistance is a key consideration. Parents should note that children's smartwatches will not be able to function with core features without a 4G SIM card. Therefore, parents should equip their children with a SIM card that has a suitable monthly 4G data plan and ensure the account is maintained to guarantee uninterrupted connectivity.
Text and photos: LAC MAN
Source: https://baocantho.com.vn/dong-ho-thong-minh-tre-em-da-tinh-nang-nhieu-lua-chon-a204108.html
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