All parents want to know their kids are safe while they’re away from home, such as during school time or play dates. Obviously, most parents can’t really keep an eye on their kids at all times, as they can’t be physically present while they’re at work or while taking care of house chores. Nevertheless, there are some devices that can help parents to more easily keep tabs on their kids throughout the day. The best solution for that are probably smartwatch phones for kids. These devices allow parents to stay in touch with their children at all times, while also providing them with the ability to track their kids’ location in real-time via GPS tracking. Furthermore, most kids smartwatch phones also feature several parental controls that enable parents to supervise their kids’ usage of said devices, like managing their contacts list to ensure their kids’ safety. Plus, unlike smartphones, kids smartwatch phones are designed to be much less distracting than standard smartphones. For a kids smartwatch phone that lets parents stay in contact with their kids and check on their whereabouts at any time, the T-Mobile SyncUP KIDS Watch is an awesome choice to go with.
The T-Mobile SyncUP KIDS Watch is a high-end smartwatch phone for kids ages 5 to 11 which has a durable water-resistant construction, while also featuring a high-res 1.4” TFT color touchscreen with a 360p x 320p resolution, a built-in selfie camera, 8GB storage and 1GB RAM, and Android 8.1 for its OS. The watch features a digital 9-key keypad for dialing, a software keyboard for messaging, interactive character animations, themes for customizing its appearance, pre-installed games, a Help button which lets kids alert pre-configured emergency contacts and call 911, and a School Mode that blocks distracting functionalities. It also comes embedded with a SIM card, featuring 4G LTE connectivity via T-Mobile’s network for texts, voice calls, video calls, and voice messaging to unlimited parent-approved contacts, GPS connectivity for real-time GPS location tracking, allowing parents to see their child’s current location via the app, Bluetooth 4.2 and Wi-Fi connectivity for pairing it with its mobile app, and a long-lasting battery life. Via the SyncUP KIDS App, parents can call and text with their kids, approve phone contacts, track their location, configure virtual boundaries and receive alerts if their kids leave a designated area, receive SOS notifications, enable the watch’s School Mode, and also create tasks and send reminders to their kids such as doing their homework and cleaning their room.
Designed with security in mind, this advanced kids smartwatch phone for kids allows parents to easily keep tabs on their kids and reach out to them at any time.
Now, let’s have a more detailed look at the T-Mobile SyncUP KIDS Watch and go over all the cool features that this kids smartwatch phone has to offer to children and their parents.
DESIGN & SPECS
Starting with the smartwatch’s size, this smartwatch phone for kids has a somewhat compact size and it is also fairly lightweight, as it is designed to be used by young children between the ages of 5 and 11. The watch measures exactly 1.85 inches long by 1.65 inches wide by 0.57 inches thick, and weighs approximately 1.26 oz., making it quite comfortable for kids to wear without them feeling that their wrist is restricted or being weighed-down.
The T-Mobile SyncUP KIDS Watch also sports a stylish and kid-friendly design, with its main body coming in a solid Black color that features a smooth, glossy finish.
Furthermore, this kids smartwatch also comes with two (x2) sets of wristbands for kids to choose from according to their personal preference, including one silicone wristband and one nylon fabric wristband.
Moreover, it also packs a durable and sturdy construction that’s rated to be both splash-friendly and water-resistant.
Moving on to the smartwatch’s different components. Integrated at the center of the T-Mobile SyncUP KIDS Watch, we have its built-in high-resolution 1.4” TFT color touchscreen display, which boasts a 360 by 320 pixels resolution. Its touchscreen also comes pre-installed with a scratch- and shatter-resistant screen protector that keeps it safe from getting damaged by accidental bumps and scratches during playtime.
Integrated above its 1.4” TFT touchscreen, there’s also a built-in camera which kids can use to take selfie photos. All pictures are saved into the watch’s native photo gallery, which kids can open at any time to check out their photos and relieve those moments.
Regarding the smartwatch’s remaining hardware specs, know that the T-Mobile SyncUP KIDS Watch utilizes a Qualcomm SDW2500 processor as its CPU, and features 8GB of storage and 1GB RAM.
Lastly, for its operating system, this kids smartwatch phone comes running on Android 8.1.
We’d also like to mention that the SyncUP KIDS Watch has been awarded a KidSAFE-CERTIFIED Seal and is also rated to be Children’s Online Privacy and Protection Act (COPPA) compliant.
INTERFACE / CONTROL PANEL
When it comes to the smartwatch’s interface, the T-Mobile SyncUP KIDS Watch also features a very kid-friendly user interface, making it easy for children to operate it and use its many different functionalities.
Most of the watch’s interactions are done through its touchscreen display, either by swiping either up, down, left, or right, as well as by tapping to select different options.
Additionally, integrated at the right-side of the smartwatch, there’s its dedicated On/Off Power button, while integrated at the left-side of smartwatch, there’s its magnetic charging port.
Located at the bottom-left corner of the watch’s body, there’s a pin slot, for which by using a small pin, parents can reset the smartwatch to its factory settings.
Kids are also offered a digital 9-key keypad for dialing, a software keyboard for messaging, interactive character animations, themes for customizing the watch’s appearance, and a few cool games that come pre-installed.
What’s more is that the watch also features a really neat safety functionality, which consists of a digital Help button which lets kids alert their designated emergency contacts (pre-configurable by parents via the app) and call 911.
Last but not least, the watch also boasts a School Mode that blocks distracting functionalities when enabled by parents.
CONNECTIVITY
As for the watch’s connectivity methods, the T-Mobile SyncUP KIDS Watch comes embedded with a SIM card and is powered by T-Mobile’s network, featuring 4G LTE connectivity for sending texts, voice calls, video calls, and voice messaging to unlimited parent-approved contacts (which can be configured through the SyncUP KIDS app).
Moreover, this kids smartwatch phone also features GPS connectivity for real-time GPS location tracking, allowing parents to see their child’s current location via the app, including if they leave pre-configured virtual boundaries.
The watch also features both Bluetooth 4.2 and Wi-Fi connectivity for pairing it with its mobile app.
BATTERY & BATTERY LIFE
For its power, the SyncUP KIDS Watch utilizes a 510 mAh Lihium-Ion Polymer battery which offers kids and their parents a long-lasting battery life.
Kids can conveniently check the smartwatch’s battery level at any moment by simply glancing at the top-right side of the watch’s touchscreen.
To recharge the smartwatch’s battery, kids simply have to connect the watch’s magnetic charging port (located directly at the left-side of the watch’s body) to the magnetic charging pins from its dedicated magnetic charging dock, which is powered by a USB-C charging cable and a power adapter.
THE SMARTPHONE COMPANION APP – The SyncUP KIDS App
For configuring the watch’s different functionalities and utilizing its many parental controls, parents are required to install the SyncUP KIDS App on their smartphones, which is available to download for free for both iOS and Android devices.
Via the SyncUP KIDS App, parents can call and text with their kids, and can also configure unlimited parent-approved phone contacts for their kids to interact with (via voice call, text, or video call) on a daily basis.
In addition, the app also allows parents to track their kids’ current location in real-time via GPS location tracking, for which they can also configure virtual boundaries and receive alerts if their kids leave a designated area, such as their school or a friend’s house.
One other really awesome functionality is that parents are also offered the ability to create shared groups with other parents, allowing families to find not only their kids, but also their kids’ friends (for as long as each of those children wear their own SyncUP KIDS Watch).
Through the SyncUP KIDS App, parents can also receive SOS notifications from their kids at any given moment as well as enable the watch’s School Mode for ensuring their kids stay focused during school time.
Finally, the app also enables parents to create tasks and send reminders to their kids such as doing their homework and cleaning their room.
WHAT’S IN THE BOX?
The T-Mobile SyncUP KIDS Watch comes neatly packed inside a cheerful and colorful cardboard package.
Inside the smartwatch’s package, parents and their kids will find: the T-Mobile SyncUP KIDS Watch, 2 sets of wristbands (1 silicone wristband and 1 nylon fabric wristband), along with the watch’s dedicated magnetic charging dock, its USB-C charging cable and its power adapter, plus a Quick Start Guide.
FINAL THOUGHTS
All in all, this smartwatch phone for kids provides parents with a reliable solution to stay in touch with their kids and keep tabs on their kids with ease at any time of the day. With it, parents are offered the peace of mind of knowing their kids are exactly where they’re supposed to be throughout the day, whether that’s at school, at a family member’s home, or even at one of their friends’ home for a play date.
The T-Mobile SyncUP KIDS Watch is currently available in 6 stylish color models, including 3 standard models which can come in Blue, Red or Black, and 3 multi-sport models which can come in Purple, Pink, and Light Grey.
If you’re interested in purchasing it, know that each unit is priced at just $174. You can order it online directly from T-Mobile’s official shopping page.
