Parents' guides
Straight answers for the school-run years.
SIM cards, GPS accuracy, school rules, safety settings. Practical, honest guides for UK parents thinking about a first smartwatch.
Latest guide
Kids’ Smartwatch for Christmas: A UK Parent’s Gift Guide
Thinking of a smartwatch as a Christmas present? What to check before you buy, the order date for delivery before Christmas, and how to set it up before you wrap it.
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- How Accurate Is GPS on a Kids’ Smartwatch? GPS, mobile network and Wi-Fi positioning explained in plain English: why location is precise outdoors, less so indoors, and how to get the best results. 2 min read
- Kids’ Smartwatch or First Phone? How to Decide A smartwatch and a first phone solve different problems. Compare safety, contact, cost and screen time to decide what suits your child right now. 2 min read
- How to Choose a SIM Card for a Kids’ Smartwatch in the UK A kids' 4G smartwatch needs its own SIM. Here is what to look for in the UK: 4G and VoLTE, data, calls, pay as you go or monthly, and the PIN lock trap. 3 min read
