I hope you can agree with me when I say:
Though smartwatches are becoming increasingly more common, there remains some doubt about whether they really are the next big thing in portable mobile technology or just the 21st century equivalent of the HD DVD.
Well, the numbers speak for themselves— Apple shipped 6.8 million smartwatches worldwide in Q3 2019, a whopping 51 percent increase from 4.5 million in Q3 2018 — smartwatches have indubitably broken into the mainstream.
But the smartwatch is, at its heart, for the inherently notification obsessed, taking them straight from a vibrating phone to an at-a-glance location literally on your body: your wrist. If you don’t need to look at your phone the very moment it lights up with a notification, then a smartwatch probably isn’t for you.
But there are few more notification obsessed than kids. That’s why we’ve put together a list of the nine best smartwatches for kids on the market! Alongside the benefits of owning a smartwatch, I’ve also discussed some of the risks associated with them, so you know exactly what you’re getting yourself into.
Best Smartwatches For 10 Year Old 2021:
Best Smartwatches For Kids | Rating | Price |
---|---|---|
1. Samsung Galaxy Watch | 9/10 | |
XPLORA GO | 8/10 | |
Verizon GizmoWatch 2 | 9/10 (Editor's choice) | |
FitBit Ace 2 | 8.5/10 | |
MeritSoar Kids Smartwatch | 9.5/10 | |
Garmin Vivofit JR 2 | 8/10 | |
Amazfit Bip Smartwatch by Huami | 7/10 | |
VTech KidiZoom Smartwatch DX2 | 10/10 | |
Omate X Nanoblock | 7/10 | |
Editor’s Choice: Reviewed
1. Samsung Galaxy Watch
- 768MB RAM
- 1.9 MP primary camera
- 2 sizes
Pros | Cons |
---|---|
Air-tight warranty | Bixby is truly abysmal |
Tons of software features | Long wear is uncomfortable |
Brilliant OLED |
2. XPLORA GO
Why we love it:
- Sleek design
- Easy to navigate app
- Encrypted GPS
Pros | Cons |
---|---|
Looks like an apple-watch | No games or anything of that sort |
Sends and makes phonecalls | Not as interactive |
Brilliant OLED |
3. Verizon GizmoWatch 2
- GPS fitness tracking
- Task scheduling
- Texting your children will love
Pros | Cons |
---|---|
Cost-effective | No games or anything of that sort |
Stunning interface | |
4. FitBit Ace 2
- Will automatically update to an adult account when your child turns 13
- Fun fitness challenges
- Great for budding athletes
Pros | Cons |
---|---|
Good choice for children with smartphones | No games or anything of that sort |
Three axis accelerometer | Children may begin to find it boring after a while |
Vibration motor | Often criticized for prompting children to being thinking about their bodies too early |
5. MeritSoar Kids Smartwatch
- Stylish design children will adore
- SOS function
- Excellent microphone
Pros | Cons |
---|---|
Good choice for children with smartphones | No option to block calls |
Three axis accelerometer | No texting |
Vibration motor |
6. Garmin Vivofit JR 2
- Incentivize chores with coins
- Charming detachable straps make sure it stays exciting
- Durable
Pros | Cons |
---|---|
Your kids will love the straps! | No calling |
Makes chores fun! | No texting |
Lots of different straps so your children won't become bored of it |
7. Amazfit Bip Smartwatch by Huami
- Great display
- Unbeatable price point
- Long lasting battery life
Pros | Cons |
---|---|
Always on display! | No games |
Bluetooth connection | |
Water resistant |
8.VTech KidiZoom Smartwatch DX2
- Durable
- Waterproof
- Camera
Pros | Cons |
---|---|
Voice calling | Objectively terrible location tracking |
Real time location tracking | Microphone could use some improvement |
Safety zones |
9. Omate X Nanoblock
- Innovate design
- End to end encryption
- Camera
Pros | Cons |
---|---|
✔️GMO FREE | ❌some dogs do not like fish |
✔️Kibble size pieces | |
✔️Fun faces |
Conclusion:
Wondering where to start when it comes to buying the best smartwatch for your child? Look no further! I’ve compiled a list of the best smartwatches for 10 year olds on the market to aid you on your search.
Do Smart Watches Do More Harm Than Good?
In 2017, Germany became the first country in the world to ban children’s smartwatches because their security flaws made them vulnerable to being used as spying devices. The primary concern with the devices is that they could be turned into remote microphones – it’s not the GPS tracking capability that is the main issue.
And fitness trackers for children are often criticised on the grounds that children start calorie counting at a young age. And of course, the accusations that parents make use of smartwatches to keep tabs on their children 24/7.
Why Smart Watches?
Smartwatches have existed in various iterations for more than the last decade. But what are they for? As sales of smartphones dropped dramatically in the early 2010s, owing to the simple fact that pretty much everyone who wanted one already owned one, hardware companies began frantically searching for other gadgets to peddle at tech exhibitions, and unveilings, and big box stores. And lo and behold — the advent of the smartwatch. If they caught on, and we were hooked, they’d be rolling in money again soon enough.
And their appeal continues to exist, given the amount of child-geared watches on the market. And most manufacturers have taken the criticism to heart, and built in measures to assure parents that the watches aren’t putting their children at risk. The smartwatches we’ve selected are carefully designed with both the child and their parents in mind!
When it comes to smart watches, your kids want what you have. In the event that what you have is suitably cool enough, you can all but guarantee it’ll be no time at all before they’re taking yours or asking for their own.
When a $400 apple watch isn’t an option, smart-watches geared towards kids, with their user-friendly design, games and interactive interfaces will do in a pinch.
Hey, I’ve been experimenting with tech, pets & fashion products for more than 10 years now and I must say. It’s a pretty wild ride. Through my experiments, I have managed to become an expert in the art of reviewing different products and rating them & now, I want to share with the world what I have learnt. Possibly saving you a lot of time too!