How does a GPS watch for children work?
Research shows that many parents of young children are considering buying a GPS children’s watch. (source). In 2019, around 35 per cent of parents were already using GPS to track their child’s whereabouts. But how exactly does a GPS watch for children work? Is it responsible and safe to use? These are frequently asked questions from customers that we are happy to answer.
How it works
The Spotter GPS watch for children uses GPS and GPRS. The GPS watch uses satellites (GPS) to determine the child’s location.This data is then sent via the SIM card in the GPS watch, using the mobile network (GPRS), to secure online software where you, as a parent, can view the location. You can also easily view locations and data via a smartphone app.
How do I use the GPS watch for my child?
The GPS watch is equipped with a touchscreen display, which is used to operate the watch. You won’t need to use the functions on the GPS watch very often, as virtually everything works directly via the online software or app.\\\\In addition, the GPS watch has an SOS button on the right-hand side which the child can press, sending you, the parent, an SOS message from Spotter. The Spotter GPS children’s watch has the following features:\\
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- GPS track & trace
- SOS button and call function
- Set up zones and alarms
- Step counter
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How does the SIM card work?
Many GPS watches do not come with a SIM card, which means you have to buy one yourself. With Spotter, this isn’t necessary. The Spotter GPS children’s watch comes with a built-in secure SIM card as standard, so you no longer need to buy one yourself. An added bonus is that this makes the GPS children’s watch extra secure, as it only communicates via Spotter’s secure data connections.
And what about data charges and call charges?
Spotter offers you complete flexibility. That’s because it’s subscription-free. We supply the Spotter with a SIM card included, and you then choose how long you want to use it: for 3, 6, 12 or 24 months. During this period, you have unlimited access to all its features.
How does it work in terms of privacy and safety?
How well your data is protected depends on which GPS watch you buy for your child.Reports regularly surface about GPS watches that are not secure, allowing hackers to break in and view the child’s data. As a parent, you want to prevent this at all costs, so our advice is: “Choose a secure and reliable GPS watch”.But how do you find out which GPS watch is secure? If you choose a Spotter GPS children’s watch, you are choosing a secure watch. As mentioned above, Spotter uses a secure internal SIM card and adheres to the highest standards of data security. You can read how Spotter achieves this here under security and privacy.
Is it a good idea to order a GPS children’s watch from China?
No. It might seem like a smart move to order a ‘cheap’ GPS watch from China, for example via AliExpress, but it isn’t. Here are a few reasons why you shouldn’t do this:
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- The most important reason: the child’s location data is not adequately secured. For example, do you know whether the data is transmitted securely, is not sold to third parties, and whether data storage complies with European Directives?
- Most watches are in Chinese or English via Google Translate. And that is far from ideal.
- No support is available should you need assistance whilst using the device.
- Returns or warranty claims are often not possible or very cumbersome.
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