TCL Kids Watch Offers Parents Peace of Mind,But Battery Life a Concern
PARIS – TCL’s new smartwatch for children aims to bridge teh gap between parental reassurance and a child’s desire for independence,offering features like GPS tracking,authorized contact lists,and limited app access – all managed through a dedicated smartphone submission.
The watch isn’t just a safety device; it includes playful elements like basic games and a calculator, alongside practical functions such as weather reports and a pedometer. Communication is restricted to pre-approved contacts, preventing unwanted interactions and ensuring parental control. Parents manage these settings, and all communication, via the TCL app, creating a “family chat” for photos and voice messages.
The app also allows parents to schedule reminders, control watch usage times, and activate or deactivate features like the pedometer. A key feature is the geolocation capability,utilizing GPS to provide a general location of the child or the watch itself,with the option to set up virtual boundary alerts.
While the watch offers a compelling solution for delaying smartphone ownership while still providing security and communication, battery life is a notable drawback. Tests revealed a maximum runtime of 18 hours, proving insufficient for daily use and often resulting in the device being left uncharged.
Despite this limitation,the TCL Kids Watch presents a viable option for parents seeking to balance their child’s autonomy with their own peace of mind.
