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product_id: 348599708
title: "imoo Z1 Kids Smart watch, Video Calls, GPS, SIM, SOS, IPX8, Secure System | HD Video Call, VoLTE, Chat, GPS Tracking, SIM Supported, SOS Emergency, Camera, Class Mode, Secure System"
brand: "imoo"
price: "$258.89"
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# Accurate GPS Tracking 4G VoLTE HD Calls 740mAh Ultra-long Battery imoo Z1 Kids Smart watch, Video Calls, GPS, SIM, SOS, IPX8, Secure System | HD Video Call, VoLTE, Chat, GPS Tracking, SIM Supported, SOS Emergency, Camera, Class Mode, Secure System

**Brand:** imoo
**Price:** $258.89
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🕒 The smart watch that keeps your child safe, active, and connected—without the social media noise.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** imoo Z1 Kids Smart watch, Video Calls, GPS, SIM, SOS, IPX8, Secure System | HD Video Call, VoLTE, Chat, GPS Tracking, SIM Supported, SOS Emergency, Camera, Class Mode, Secure System by imoo
- **How much does it cost?** $258.89 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/348599708-imoo-z1-kids-smart-watch-video-calls-gps-sim-sos)

## Best For

- imoo enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted imoo brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Focus When It Counts:** Class Mode disables distractions while allowing emergency calls, balancing safety and study time.
- • **Built for Active Kids:** IPX8 waterproof design and intelligent fitness tracking keep up with every splash and step.
- • **Pinpoint Peace of Mind:** Real-time GPS tracking powered by licensed Google Maps ensures you always know your child's exact location.
- • **Stay Connected, Stay Secure:** HD video & voice calls with pre-approved contacts only, blocking unknown numbers for ultimate child safety.
- • **Effortless Control & Privacy:** Easy SIM installation, encrypted data protection compliant with GDPR, and a user-friendly app for seamless parental management.

## Overview

The imoo Z1 Kids Smartwatch combines 4G HD video calling, precise GPS tracking, and a durable 740mAh battery in a sleek, IPX8 waterproof design. Designed for modern parents, it offers secure communication with pre-approved contacts, class mode to minimize distractions, and intelligent fitness tracking—all managed through a GDPR-compliant app. Perfect for kids aged 5-12, it ensures peace of mind with emergency SOS features and robust privacy controls.

## Description

Product Description Moving forward with love and responsibility HD Videos Calls，To Bring You Peace of Mind Enjoy face to face video conservation with your child at any time. Wherever you are, just a call away Ensures effective communication during emergencies. Ensure a safer communication environment Voice and text messages with pre-approved contacts. Block Calls from Unknown Numbers for Kids' Safety Stay fully informed about kids" contacts and protect children from strangers and other disturbances Minimizes safety risks in a fun way Make friends face-to-face, and socialize with familiar people effectively. Accurate Locating with Licensed Google Maps Intelligently select suitable positioning method according to the environment. Minimize Distractions, Maximize Focus Prevent distractions during class and help your child focus on studies. Staying activehas been made fun and easy Feature intelligent fitness tracking for monitoring kids' physical activity. 740mAh Durable Battery Ultra-long Battery Life Equipped with state-of-the-art silicon anode battery technology. Splash-resistant during water play Specially selected water-resistant materials. Built to last, built for fun Passed the reliability tests with more than 160 items and 100,000 times button test (lab data). Insert a SIM Card to Get Started Supports the following carriers. Encryption for PrivacyData Protection In compliance with GDPR, imoo comprehensively protects children's privacy. How to check the signal of the imoo watch for kids? Insert SIM card in the imoo watch → Check if the SIM card deck is loose → Restart the watch and unlock the screen → Turn off WiFi → On the page which displays the time → Swipe down from the top → Check the signal status. If not, please reach us. How to check the signal of the imoo watch for kids? Insert SIM card in the imoo watch → Check if the SIM card deck is loose → Restart the watch and unlock the screen → Turn off WiFi → On the page which displays the time → Swipe down from the top → Check the signal status. If not, please reach us. Why does the imoo watch for kids work normally when connected to Wi-Fi but not when using cellular data? It suggests that the SIM card is not fully compatible. Try configuring the APN settings for the SIM card's operator. If the issue persists, contact our after-sales support team for assistance. Why does the imoo watch for kids work normally when connected to Wi-Fi but not when using cellular data? It suggests that the SIM card is not fully compatible. Try configuring the APN settings for the SIM card's operator. If the issue persists, contact our after-sales support team for assistance. Which operator's SIM card should I choose? Is an MVNO SIM card compatible with the imoo watch? We recommend SIMs from major operators (O2, Vodafone, LEBARA, Three). EE may not work perfectly with the imoo watch. For MVNO SIMs, manually adding APN settings might be needed. Which operator's SIM card should I choose? Is an MVNO SIM card compatible with the imoo watch? We recommend SIMs from major operators (O2, Vodafone, LEBARA, Three). EE may not work perfectly with the imoo watch. For MVNO SIMs, manually adding APN settings might be needed. How to track my kids to make sure they're safe/locate them when the imoo gps watch for kids does not link to network? When the imoo watch has a stable network connection, it sends location data to the app. The app then uses Google Maps to determine the exact location, which is displayed on the "Locate" page, allowing parents to track their child's whereabouts. How to track my kids to make sure they're safe/locate them when the imoo gps watch for kids does not link to network? When the imoo watch has a stable network connection, it sends location data to the app. The app then uses Google Maps to determine the exact location, which is displayed on the "Locate" page, allowing parents to track their child's whereabouts. How to set the imoo Z1 to reject strange calls? / Why can't my child answer calls from contacts saved in the watch? To block unknown calls: Open the imoo app → More → Enable Reject Unknown Calls. If the watch can't receive calls from saved contacts, remove 0 or spaces between the area code and phone number in "Watch’s Contacts." For help, feel free to reach us. How to set the imoo Z1 to reject strange calls? / Why can't my child answer calls from contacts saved in the watch? To block unknown calls: Open the imoo app → More → Enable Reject Unknown Calls. If the watch can't receive calls from saved contacts, remove 0 or spaces between the area code and phone number in "Watch’s Contacts." For help, feel free to reach us.

Review: Z1 - As close to perfect as I could find - This is for the Z1 watch. I spent a good 25-30 hours researching phone watches. Eventually went through desertcart, YouTube, and independent gadget reviews for 23 devices. So I can tell you that I did my checking. I don't normally review stuff - but - as there was a serious lack of decent reviews on phone watches on desertcart, I thought it may be useful. Eventually went for this one for a 10 year old, even though it was more expensive than some others out there. Key things wanted INITIALLY - Entertainment (games etc), GPS tracking, phone capability (standalone - not needing to be linked to a mobile), Calendar, Alarm, Stopwatch. Now - let's make this clear - NO phone watch had all of these. If you wanted GPS - it would probably not have games. If you wanted a habit tracker calendar - it would probably not have calls. Something would always be absent. So I reduced my key "want list" to - Calls and Entertainment. Calls being the dealbreaker. After a lot of thought, I realised that it wasn't worth sacrificing GPS tracking, or going for a more plasticy "toy" watch, for a couple of really bad computer games (maybe good for a 5-8 year old - but not for my 10 year old - she can source games elsewhere). So we're down to calls and GPS as they're key requirements. I cannot fault this watch so far. - Packaging - pretty classy. Doesn't look like a kids watch. The only things it has on the box are the brand "imoo" and "Z1". - Instructions - clear and easy to understand. But it's not hard to guess your way around this if you've ever had a smartphone of any type. - Build quality - solid. It doesn't feel cheap at all. The strap is a fake leather/silicon hybrid. - Touchscreen - very responsive - it's not in any way worse than my own mobile phone. - Screen definition - very clear. Everything looks and feels good quality - Camera - for a 2mpx camera it takes surprisingly good pics. - Battery - so far so good. About 2 day's charge in there if you have medium usage - Social Media - NONE. <3 - Calls - very clear. Some people say it's tinny - but I would say that's using a very strong word for how it sounds. It's just lacking in some bass - but that's to be expected on a speaker this small. What's important is that the clarity is excellent. You can hear everything being spoken with no interference. The watch doesn't need to be raised to the mouth unless you really want to. - Disabling - In addition to the dialpad, you can also disable the odd shake game, the step counter and friend video. - Class mode - You can also disable all incoming and outgoing usage for any sets of dates and times (no limit to how many) so you can make sure the user isn't using the contacts part of the watch during school or tuition or night time etc. It has a backdoor you can toggle so that calls to parents can still be made during this time period if you want. So be aware that you shouldn't send your kid stuff or they'll get in trouble. - SIM - Utterly easy to install. Pop out the "lid" on the back using the plastic tool in the box. Put the Nano SIM into the lid. Clip it back in. When you turn on the watch, it recognises it straight away. I am using a GiffGaff SIM. - Texts/voice messaging - You can send texts TO the watch, but the watch can't send texts. Not a problem, as sending a voice message is a piece of cake. If you do this from the app to the watch and vice versa, it's immediate delivery, and you can send emojis through there too (limited choice). App to watch contact is not linked to your provider so it's free. But phone to app needs WiFi or data. - Video calling - this is ONLY from app to watch or vice versa. If you want someone to be able to video call the watch, they have to download the app, and you have to invite them to your family. Not possible for anyone other than people you've approved to do this. Again you need WiFi or data to do this. - "Binding" - you can "bind" numbers to the watch from the app. If they are bound they can join family chats (group chats) with the watch, call directly, download the app and make FREE facetimes and calls to the watch. Watch to app needs WiFi or data. - Dialling out - You can choose to disable the dial pad if you want from the app. Stops the kid making calls to anyone who isn't bound. If you don't disable this, they can call anyone, and this will be charged to your phone provider. Any phone calls made to "bound" contacts is charged to your provider as this is a phone call and not watch based. - Blocked calls - the watch won't accept ANY calls from numbers that aren't preinstalled on the watch. All numbers added have to be from the app. You can't do it from the watch, which is great. - Emergency SOS - You can set this up so if they draw a "C" on the screen it auto dials the admin of the app. Pretty useful and nice to have this emergency feature. You can't do this if the watch is turned off. - On/off button - It's on the back of the phone. And doesn't stick out. So it's not something they can accidentally turn off (or say they did!). If you're finding it hard to turn it off, press the button using the SIM card tool that comes with the watch. The button isn't easy to press on purpose so there is no chance of accidental turn off. - GPS - SO FAR - pretty decent. The app didn't recognise the watch at first, but if you click refresh on the app, it located the watch to 1-8 metres in 3 seconds. When tracking the watch whist moving, it struggled while it was in a car (you need to refresh the app screen and it located to about 20 metres), but was much better at walking speed. Either way, it's more than fine to get an idea as to where you kid is. - Games - "one" pseudo game. It's hardly a game. You shake the watch and it it logs that you did it. Very odd. You can shake 6 times a day - as you do this daily you unlock little prize chests and achievements. I can't tell you what they all are as we haven't had this long enough to know - I will update when I know more. God knows what this is about - but hey - this wasn't a priority. Don't get this watch if you want games! - App - very user friendly. Over a million downloads on the Google store. Easy to navigate and lots of useful options. Easy to figure things out and try things out. - Step Counter - pretty accurate. Maybe a little off, but close enough to give the user an idea of how much activity is being done. - Security guard. You can set an area based on WiFi for when the watch (and therefore the user) is safe. When they enter that WiFi area you get a message on the app that they're in the secure zone. So for example you could set one up at home, and another at the youth club that they're walking to. When they arrive they don't need to do anything, and you get a notification. Hope this helps! Enjoy!
Review: Amazing internet free watch with calling and tracking! - I rarely write reviews but these watches are excellent and after the recent clamp down on social media it made me think how lucky these watches existed! My daughters hs e had them 1.5yrs, they can call numbers I put in and video call me/hubby. Thru can only send family or imoo users added to their phone for voice messages. They have accurate real time tracking. All in all a great watch with no internet! I wish they did a phone like this as they’re going to high school soon so will need to investigate internet free phones. Highly recommend.

## Features

- imoo

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B098DMQ7KV |
| Age Range Description | Kid |
| Band Colour | Pink |
| Band Length | 220 Millimetres |
| Band Material Type | Silicone |
| Band Width | 25 Micron |
| Battery Average Life | 168 Hours |
| Battery Capacity | 740 Milliamp Hours |
| Battery Cell Type | Lithium Ion |
| Battery capacity | 740 Milliamp Hours |
| Best Sellers Rank | 1,495 in Electronics & Photo ( See Top 100 in Electronics & Photo ) 74 in Smartwatches |
| Box Contents | Battery |
| Brand Name | imoo |
| Case Material Type | Plastic |
| Cellular Technology | 4G |
| Clasp Type | Tang Buckle |
| Closure Type | Buckle |
| Colour | Pink |
| Communication Feature | [YES] |
| Compatible Devices | Smartphone |
| Compatible Phone Models | Compatible with iOS and Android |
| Connectivity Technology | GPS, Cellular |
| Connectivity technology | GPS , Cellular |
| Controller Type | touch screen |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Customer Reviews | 4.0 out of 5 stars 3,392 Reviews |
| Display Type | Digital |
| GPS Geotagging Functionality | GPS Via Smartphone |
| Human Interface Input | Buttons, Touchscreen |
| Item Dimensions | 25.6 x 3.3 centimetres |
| Item Type Name | Smart Watches |
| Item Weight | 51 Grams |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer | imoo |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 128 MB |
| Memory storage capacity | 128 MB |
| Metrics Measured | GPS |
| Model Name | Smartwatch |
| Model Number | imoo Z1 |
| Operating System | Android |
| Operating system | Android |
| Product Features | Alarm Clock, Camera, GPS, Phone Call, Video Call |
| Product Warranty | 2 year |
| RAM Memory Installed | 128 MB |
| Resolution | 240 x 280 |
| Screen Size | 1.6 Inches |
| Shape | Round |
| Sim Card Size | Nano |
| Special feature | Alarm Clock, Camera, GPS, Phone Call, Video Call |
| Style Name | Z1 |
| Supported Application | imoo APP |
| Supported Satellite Navigation System | GPS |
| Target Audience | Children, Children, Kids |
| UPC | 754479575988 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 count |
| Warranty Type | Limited |
| Water Resistance Depth | 1 Metres |
| Water Resistance Level | Waterproof |
| Waterproof Rating | IPX8 |
| Wearable Computer Type | Smart Watch |
| Wireless Compability | Bluetooth |
| Wireless Provider | 3 |
| Wireless communication standard | Bluetooth |

## Product Details

- **Battery capacity:** 740 Milliamp Hours
- **Battery cell composition:** Lithium Polymer
- **Connectivity technology:** GPS, Cellular
- **GPS:** GPS Via Smartphone
- **Memory storage capacity:** 32 GB
- **Operating system:** Android
- **Screen size:** 1.6 Inches
- **Shape:** Round
- **Special feature:** GPS, Phone Call
- **Wireless communication standard:** Bluetooth

## Images

![imoo Z1 Kids Smart watch, Video Calls, GPS, SIM, SOS, IPX8, Secure System | HD Video Call, VoLTE, Chat, GPS Tracking, SIM Supported, SOS Emergency, Camera, Class Mode, Secure System - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81bK6-rujmL.jpg)
![imoo Z1 Kids Smart watch, Video Calls, GPS, SIM, SOS, IPX8, Secure System | HD Video Call, VoLTE, Chat, GPS Tracking, SIM Supported, SOS Emergency, Camera, Class Mode, Secure System - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81SBTgv6mFL.jpg)
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![imoo Z1 Kids Smart watch, Video Calls, GPS, SIM, SOS, IPX8, Secure System | HD Video Call, VoLTE, Chat, GPS Tracking, SIM Supported, SOS Emergency, Camera, Class Mode, Secure System - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71qYXgIm6tL.jpg)
![imoo Z1 Kids Smart watch, Video Calls, GPS, SIM, SOS, IPX8, Secure System | HD Video Call, VoLTE, Chat, GPS Tracking, SIM Supported, SOS Emergency, Camera, Class Mode, Secure System - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71dWTY3oyoL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: How to check the signal of the imoo watch for kids?**
A: Insert SIM card in the imoo watch → Check if the SIM card deck is loose → Restart the watch and unlock the screen → Turn off WiFi → On the page which displays the time → Swipe down from the top → Check the signal status. If not, please reach us.

**Q: Why does the imoo watch for kids work normally when connected to Wi-Fi but not when using cellular data?**
A: It suggests that the SIM card is not fully compatible. Try configuring the APN settings for the SIM card's operator. If the issue persists, contact our after-sales support team for assistance.

**Q: Which operator's SIM card should I choose? Is an MVNO SIM card compatible with the imoo watch?**
A: We recommend SIMs from major operators (O2, Vodafone, LEBARA, Three). EE may not work perfectly with the imoo watch. For MVNO SIMs, manually adding APN settings might be needed.

**Q: How to track my kids to make sure they're safe/locate them when the imoo gps watch for kids does not link to network?**
A: When the imoo watch has a stable network connection, it sends location data to the app. The app then uses Google Maps to determine the exact location, which is displayed on the "Locate" page, allowing parents to track their child's whereabouts.

**Q: How to set the imoo Z1 to reject strange calls? / Why can't my child answer calls from contacts saved in the watch?**
A: To block unknown calls: Open the imoo app → More → Enable Reject Unknown Calls. If the watch can't receive calls from saved contacts, remove 0 or spaces between the area code and phone number in "Watch’s Contacts." For help, feel free to reach us.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Z1 - As close to perfect as I could find
*by P***O on 3 October 2023*

This is for the Z1 watch. I spent a good 25-30 hours researching phone watches. Eventually went through Amazon, YouTube, and independent gadget reviews for 23 devices. So I can tell you that I did my checking. I don't normally review stuff - but - as there was a serious lack of decent reviews on phone watches on Amazon, I thought it may be useful. Eventually went for this one for a 10 year old, even though it was more expensive than some others out there. Key things wanted INITIALLY - Entertainment (games etc), GPS tracking, phone capability (standalone - not needing to be linked to a mobile), Calendar, Alarm, Stopwatch. Now - let's make this clear - NO phone watch had all of these. If you wanted GPS - it would probably not have games. If you wanted a habit tracker calendar - it would probably not have calls. Something would always be absent. So I reduced my key "want list" to - Calls and Entertainment. Calls being the dealbreaker. After a lot of thought, I realised that it wasn't worth sacrificing GPS tracking, or going for a more plasticy "toy" watch, for a couple of really bad computer games (maybe good for a 5-8 year old - but not for my 10 year old - she can source games elsewhere). So we're down to calls and GPS as they're key requirements. I cannot fault this watch so far. - Packaging - pretty classy. Doesn't look like a kids watch. The only things it has on the box are the brand "imoo" and "Z1". - Instructions - clear and easy to understand. But it's not hard to guess your way around this if you've ever had a smartphone of any type. - Build quality - solid. It doesn't feel cheap at all. The strap is a fake leather/silicon hybrid. - Touchscreen - very responsive - it's not in any way worse than my own mobile phone. - Screen definition - very clear. Everything looks and feels good quality - Camera - for a 2mpx camera it takes surprisingly good pics. - Battery - so far so good. About 2 day's charge in there if you have medium usage - Social Media - NONE. <3 - Calls - very clear. Some people say it's tinny - but I would say that's using a very strong word for how it sounds. It's just lacking in some bass - but that's to be expected on a speaker this small. What's important is that the clarity is excellent. You can hear everything being spoken with no interference. The watch doesn't need to be raised to the mouth unless you really want to. - Disabling - In addition to the dialpad, you can also disable the odd shake game, the step counter and friend video. - Class mode - You can also disable all incoming and outgoing usage for any sets of dates and times (no limit to how many) so you can make sure the user isn't using the contacts part of the watch during school or tuition or night time etc. It has a backdoor you can toggle so that calls to parents can still be made during this time period if you want. So be aware that you shouldn't send your kid stuff or they'll get in trouble. - SIM - Utterly easy to install. Pop out the "lid" on the back using the plastic tool in the box. Put the Nano SIM into the lid. Clip it back in. When you turn on the watch, it recognises it straight away. I am using a GiffGaff SIM. - Texts/voice messaging - You can send texts TO the watch, but the watch can't send texts. Not a problem, as sending a voice message is a piece of cake. If you do this from the app to the watch and vice versa, it's immediate delivery, and you can send emojis through there too (limited choice). App to watch contact is not linked to your provider so it's free. But phone to app needs WiFi or data. - Video calling - this is ONLY from app to watch or vice versa. If you want someone to be able to video call the watch, they have to download the app, and you have to invite them to your family. Not possible for anyone other than people you've approved to do this. Again you need WiFi or data to do this. - "Binding" - you can "bind" numbers to the watch from the app. If they are bound they can join family chats (group chats) with the watch, call directly, download the app and make FREE facetimes and calls to the watch. Watch to app needs WiFi or data. - Dialling out - You can choose to disable the dial pad if you want from the app. Stops the kid making calls to anyone who isn't bound. If you don't disable this, they can call anyone, and this will be charged to your phone provider. Any phone calls made to "bound" contacts is charged to your provider as this is a phone call and not watch based. - Blocked calls - the watch won't accept ANY calls from numbers that aren't preinstalled on the watch. All numbers added have to be from the app. You can't do it from the watch, which is great. - Emergency SOS - You can set this up so if they draw a "C" on the screen it auto dials the admin of the app. Pretty useful and nice to have this emergency feature. You can't do this if the watch is turned off. - On/off button - It's on the back of the phone. And doesn't stick out. So it's not something they can accidentally turn off (or say they did!). If you're finding it hard to turn it off, press the button using the SIM card tool that comes with the watch. The button isn't easy to press on purpose so there is no chance of accidental turn off. - GPS - SO FAR - pretty decent. The app didn't recognise the watch at first, but if you click refresh on the app, it located the watch to 1-8 metres in 3 seconds. When tracking the watch whist moving, it struggled while it was in a car (you need to refresh the app screen and it located to about 20 metres), but was much better at walking speed. Either way, it's more than fine to get an idea as to where you kid is. - Games - "one" pseudo game. It's hardly a game. You shake the watch and it it logs that you did it. Very odd. You can shake 6 times a day - as you do this daily you unlock little prize chests and achievements. I can't tell you what they all are as we haven't had this long enough to know - I will update when I know more. God knows what this is about - but hey - this wasn't a priority. Don't get this watch if you want games! - App - very user friendly. Over a million downloads on the Google store. Easy to navigate and lots of useful options. Easy to figure things out and try things out. - Step Counter - pretty accurate. Maybe a little off, but close enough to give the user an idea of how much activity is being done. - Security guard. You can set an area based on WiFi for when the watch (and therefore the user) is safe. When they enter that WiFi area you get a message on the app that they're in the secure zone. So for example you could set one up at home, and another at the youth club that they're walking to. When they arrive they don't need to do anything, and you get a notification. Hope this helps! Enjoy!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing internet free watch with calling and tracking!
*by S***Y on 3 July 2026*

I rarely write reviews but these watches are excellent and after the recent clamp down on social media it made me think how lucky these watches existed! My daughters hs e had them 1.5yrs, they can call numbers I put in and video call me/hubby. Thru can only send family or imoo users added to their phone for voice messages. They have accurate real time tracking. All in all a great watch with no internet! I wish they did a phone like this as they’re going to high school soon so will need to investigate internet free phones. Highly recommend.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Brilliant but needs a bit of improvement
*by P***L on 22 July 2024*

I am completely against the idea of children having smartphones and it saddens me that we have reached a point in human evolution that we can't even walk along the street without looking at a screen. I think the problem with giving children smartphones is partly because that parents don't know what else to do—they want to keep an eye on their children and for them to be contactable which is perfectly reasonable but smartphones are everywhere. After quite lengthy research I ordered one of these for my 10yo. I didn't like the idea of a dumb phone for fear it might cause ridicule or bullying so this seemed kind of a cool alternative and it's proven to be a complete hit. We bought it with a GiffGaff sim which costs us £8 p/m but I'm sure I could drop to a lower tarrif and so far we've had zero problems. My son isn't a bit bothered that it isn't smartphone, his friends think it's cool, we are able to see where he is, and we're able to call each other. The sound quality is just as good as any phone, video calls are excellent and he doesn't have to carry a device around with him as it's on his wrist. What lets this watch down is the messaging side of things. There are two ways to send messages; by SMS or via the Imoo app, both of which work fine, except that messaging is largely one-way i.e. we can send messages to the watch but the watch can only reply with a voice message and only if it's through the Imoo app. To explain that a bit better, if I send an SMS to the watch it's received ok but my son cannot reply to it at all. If I send a message through the Imoo app, my son can reply with a short voice message. This hasn't really caused a major problem but it is a little bit inconvenient. A lack of keyboard is perhaps partly the reason for this but there is a keyboard on the watch for entering the wifi password. The app also allows two way sending of an animated emoji type thing as messages, basically a character that looks like a rabbit with various meanings, but the emojis available on the watch are different to the ones on the phone app. We couldn't see a reason for that until my son made the astute observation that he thought the emojis sent from the app are mostly commands e.g. it's dinner time, bedtime, drink etc and the emoji's on the watch sent to the phone are mostly responses to this which makes a lot of sense. The "class mode" function is great allowing the watch to be disabled, except the telling the time, during certain times of day e.g. at school or at night time (although the watch turns itself off during the night and comes on again early morning). Battery life is good, it lasts about 2 days with normal use but charges quickly. All in all we're very pleased with it and don't regret buying it one bit. It's just a shame the messaging side is a little bit unorthodox.

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