Janice R. Andrews
Apple has brought a fresh viewpoint to the current discussion on suitable technology for kids by endorsing smartwatches as a substitute for smartphones. The tech behemoth has just released a website that highlights the advantages of the Apple Watch SE (2022) for children. The program, dubbed “Apple Watch for Your Kids,” highlights features that can be useful for parents as well as kids.
Feature for Family Setup
The Family Setup function, which made its debut in 2020 with the original Apple Watch SE and watchOS 7 software, is at the heart of Apple’s new webpage. With this functionality, parents may control their children’s Apple Watches without requiring an iPhone for each device. Rather, a family can save money by using a single iPhone to control several Apple Watches.
Apple’s Highlighted Benefits
The updated page lists the following as the main advantages of the Apple Watch for children:
- Communication: With the Apple Watch, kids can send and receive texts as well as make calls, providing parents with an easy-to-use and safe method to keep in contact with their children.
- Find My: This function gives parents piece of mind by making it easy to find their child’s watch and, by extension, their child.
- Music Streaming: Adding an entertaining feature to the device, kids can listen to their favorite music right from their wrist.
- Apple Cash: This feature makes it easy for parents to send money to their child’s watch, whether it’s for an emergency fund or an allowance.
School Hours Mode
One noteworthy feature is Schooltime, which uses the parent’s linked iPhone to operate as a Do Not Disturb mode. This helps kids stay focused and disciplined during school hours by preventing them from being distracted by their watch.
Stability and Exercise Monitoring
Apple also highlights the Apple Watch’s robustness, which is crucial for gadgets used by kids. The watch is made to survive the rigors of children’s activities. Furthermore, even if it could appear excessive for kids, the fitness monitoring tool can promote an active and healthy lifestyle from an early age.
LTE Network Access
Once the initial setup is completed, an iPhone is not needed for everyday use with an Apple Watch equipped with LTE connectivity. While the youngster can use the watch on their own for calls, texts, and other functions, parents can control the associated watch from their own iPhone.
Installation Procedure
A child’s Apple iCloud Family Sharing account is needed to set up the Apple Watch. Using this technique, parents can set up the watch for a family member after creating their children’s IDs on iPhones and iPads. To guarantee a seamless setup, the procedure is guided step-by-step.
Cheap Alternative
On the new webpage, the Apple Watch SE 2, a less expensive model in Apple’s smartwatch lineup, is highlighted extensively. The majority of the capabilities found in Apple’s more costly versions are available in this “starter” smartwatch at a reduced cost. There are occasionally discounts available for the Apple Watch SE with LTE connectivity, particularly on occasions such as Amazon Prime Day. The starting price is $299.
Support and Upcoming Releases
According to the website, the Apple Watch for Your Kids application can be utilized with any Apple Watch Series 4 or later that has a cellular connection. This encompasses more modern designs such as the Watch Series 9 and the Watch Ultra 2. A new SE model from Apple is also rumored to be released this year; it may be unveiled alongside the iPhone 16 series at Apple’s fall event.
With this new project, Apple hopes to give kids a strong and appealing substitute for smartphones by fusing entertainment, communication, and safety into a single wrist-worn gadget.
