Now you will not surprise anyone with a mobile phone that has a large screen and is comparable in performance to an average computer. Progress does not stand still. Not so long ago, a new class of mobile devices appeared - smart watches. The very first versions of this interesting gadget were just appendages of a smartphone and didn’t know how to do much, but they cost a lot of money. Now these devices have received new features, dropped in price and become affordable for most consumers.
The heart of the matter
From time immemorial, parents have wanted to be able to know where their child is at the moment. Each of us worries about our child when he goes for a walk on the street, goes alone to the sports section, returns late from school. With the advent of mobile phones, the situation has improved somewhat, but there are still nuances: the child could lose the phone, not pick up the phone, not hear the call.
A few years ago, a new class of devices appeared - children's smart watches, allowing parents to quickly find out about the coordinates of their child's location.
In this article, let's take a closer look at the children's smart watch Smart Baby Watch Q80. Feedback on this device is mostly positive. The peculiarity of this watch is that it has a built-in GPS tracker and can be used as a mobile phone. Let's see what made them so popular with the consumer.
Smart watches: some theory
What are smart watches even for? At the dawn of its appearance, this device was conceived as a kind of “attachment” to a smartphone. The watch was connected to the phone via the Bluetooth protocol. Expensive models had a touch screen and even a camera, while cheaper ones were ordinary watches with additional functions for working with a smartphone. What functions did the classic smartwatch originally perform:
- Event notification. The watch informs about an incoming call or SMS.
- Answering a call. When there is an incoming call, it is not necessary to take your smartphone out of your bag or pocket, just answer the call by pressing the touch screen of the watch and talk.
- View SMS. Ability to view incoming messages on the watch display.
- View the contacts in the phone book and call log of the smartphone.
- The ability to control the playback of the smartphone's music player on the watch using a special application.
- Ability to take photos with the built-in camera.
- Presence of built-in "sports" applications: pedometer, calorie counter, heart rate monitor.
The functionality of modern smart watches has expanded significantly. Now gadgetcan work separately from a smartphone and allows you to make calls and answer SMS autonomously. Many devices even have a built-in GPS module.
Children's watch Smart Baby Watch Q80 (analogue - watch GW100 from Wonlex) has both a communication module and GPS. Let's study them closer and analyze their capabilities in more detail.
Appearance and first impression
The watch attracts attention at first sight. This design, this color… But first things first. Let's start with the packaging. A bright cheerful box immediately indicates the target audience of device users - children. Customer reviews of the Smart Baby Watch Q80 model also indicate the successful supply of goods. Inside the box, everything is prosaic - the gadget itself is in a soft bag, a USB cable for charging, Russian sellers add more instructions for setting the watch in Russian.
So, watch! Color options for the case of children's watches with a GPS tracker Smart Baby Watch can be as follows: pink, bright yellow, blue, blue and black. There is plenty to choose from for both boys and girls. The overall design is attractive. The case may be a little big, but this disadvantage is more than compensated by the advantages: rounded edges, low weight of the device, a successful design of the strap fastening (not directly to the case, but through movable metal loops) and a large margin of size adjustment when put on the hand.
On the front of the watch are a large display and a universal control button. On the left side there is an SOS button for an emergency call and a miniUSB socket. On the right side is a slot for a SIM card. At the bottom of the watch is a hand-held sensor. What it is for, we will consider later.
Smart children's watches Smart Baby Watch Q80, according to reviews, left only positive emotions with buyers. Now we should dwell on the technical characteristics of the device.
Watch specifications
- Dimensions and weight. Width - 31 mm, length - 48 mm, thickness - 11.8 mm, weight - 39 g. The watch is designed for a child from 3 to 12 years old. Of course, the gadget will look bulky on the hand of a three-year-old kid, but, again, thanks to the wide range of strap adjustment and thoughtful attachment to the watch, the device will fit snugly on the wrist.
- Mobile communications. The built-in GSM radio module supports networks from 850 to 1900 MHz. Reduced size SIM (micro-SIM) is being used.
- Wireless modules. The watch has a GPS module on board to determine the coordinates. It is noteworthy that there is also a Wi-Fi module, which, by connecting to wireless networks, significantly improves positioning accuracy.
- Display. The device has a very decent TFT-screen with a diagonal of 1.22 inches. In addition, unlike previous Q50 and Q60 models, it is touch-sensitive, which makes it very easy to work with the device.
- Processor. There is nothing particularly remarkable here. The gadget has on board the MTK2503D processor with a frequency of 260 MHz. For the normal operation of the clock, the processor power is enough.
- Protection from dust and moisture. The gadget has entry-level splash protection, that is, it is quiteyou can wash your hands and walk in the rain, but showering or swimming in the pool with them is not recommended.
- Additional features. The watch boasts a built-in accelerometer.
- Watch support by operating systems. The watch can be used in conjunction with smartphones with Android version 4 and above or iOS version 7 and above.
What can a smartwatch do?
What features does the Smart Baby Watch Q80 have, according to reviews?
Main device functions:
- Tracking the location of the child. The main function, because of which the watch is purchased. Parents using a special application on their smartphone can track the location of the child with an accuracy of 10 meters. This accuracy is achieved using the built-in Wi-Fi wireless module, paired with a GPS receiver.
- Notification of a child leaving the zone set on the map in the application on the smartphone of the parents. The zone can be set from 200 meters to 2 kilometers.
- The ability to view the child's movements on the map for the specified period.
- Activation of a special listening mode for a child. When this function is selected on the smartphone of one of the parents, the child's watch discreetly makes a call to the parents, after which the parents can hear what is happening around the child. A good feature when you want to know how a nanny or teacher at school behaves with a child.
- Special sensor that sends a notification to your smartphoneparents about removing the device from their child's hand.
- The possibility of an emergency call from a child to parents using a special SOS alarm button.
- Child making calls to 15 contacts previously entered by parents in the Smart Baby Watch phonebook.
- The presence of a powerful vibrating alert. The young owner of the watch will not miss an incoming call even in a noisy place or in a lesson when the sound signal is turned off.
- Exchange of short messages with parents.
- Built-in pedometer and sleep monitoring. Allows you to determine the distance traveled per day, as well as find out about the quality of your child's sleep (provided that the watch is not removed from the hand at night).
- Availability of a special service to reward the child with virtual hearts, the images of which and the number are displayed on the display of the child's watch.
- Built-in countdown and calendar functions allow you to use the device as an ordinary watch.
SeTracker watch application
SeTracker control app is designed to control Smart Baby Watch Q80 (GW100 Wonlex). Reviews for the app are mostly positive. Consider using the SeTracker app using an Android smartphone as an example.
The program is distributed free of charge, downloaded from PlayMarket. After installing the application, you need to identify the watch. To do this, you either need to enter the watch ID code specified in the applicationon the back of the device, or scan the QR code located there with the camera of your smartphone. After such authorization, all functions of the Smart Baby Watch Q80 are available.
What can the SeTracker app do?
Let's consider the possibilities of the application:
- Indication of the location of the child on the map. The address is also displayed.
- Setting up a geofence, that is, coordinates on the map, upon leaving which a notification will be sent to an adult's smartphone from a child's watch.
- Adding contacts to the smart watch phonebook.
- Send voice or text messages to your gadget.
- Setting an alarm clock on your watch.
- Setting the "School" mode. When this function is selected, the child's watch does not receive incoming calls at the set time, so as not to interfere with the lessons.
- Encourage a child by sending a heart-shaped reward to the watch.
- Connect to listen to Smart Baby Watch Q80.
User reviews of watches
You can read numerous parent reviews of the Smart Baby Watch Q80. In general, users have positive impressions about the watch, but there are some nuances.
Let's take a closer look at them:
- Some users complain about the very fast battery drain of the watch (it lasts less than a day), although according to the specification, the device must withstand up to 3 days in standby mode.
- The watch is registered on one smartphone and tied to it. Many people have a question about what to do when you need to tie the clock toanother device.
- There are microphone quality issues with some Smart Baby Watch Q80. Parents can't hear their child very well.
Despite the above shortcomings, it should be noted that the negative reviews relate to the operation of only individual copies of the Smart Baby Watch Q80. It is possible that these users have come across fake watches, which, unfortunately, are in short supply on Chinese auction sites.
Comparison with other Smart Baby Watches
The most popular representatives of the Smart Baby Watch lineup and their features:
- Entry level model Q50. It has a monochrome OLED display. The main functions are controlled through the SeTracker program.
- Model Q60. It has a bright color display. The Q80 differs from the older model by the absence of an accelerometer and a Wi-Fi module. Also lacks a touch screen.
- Smart Baby Watch W9. Functionally, they are no different from the Q80. The main feature is protection against dust and moisture class IP67, that is, the watch has full protection against water and dust, which allows you to wear it even in the pool.
- The older model in the Smart Baby Watch G10 series. Unlike the Q80 model, this watch has a 2-megapixel camera, a larger screen and a Bluetooth module.
Summing up briefly
In the frantic pace of life in the modern world, the Smart Baby Watch Q80 is an indispensable device for a child. Reviews of grateful parents on the network allow you to understand how they help. Due to its characteristics and, most importantly, low price, Smart Baby Watch is deservedly popular with customers. Stop worrying about the child! You just need to buy him a smart watch and not worry.
