Updated
Updated · Hindustan Times · Jun 8
Hindustan Times Recommends 5 Smartwatches for Kids as Parents Delay Smartphones
Updated
Updated · Hindustan Times · Jun 8

Hindustan Times Recommends 5 Smartwatches for Kids as Parents Delay Smartphones

3 articles · Updated · Hindustan Times · Jun 8

Summary

  • Five smartwatch models were highlighted as alternatives to smartphones for children, with the guide centering on calling, location tracking and emergency features that let parents stay in touch.
  • Noise Junior Champ 3 was presented as the most child-focused option, adding SOS alerts, School Mode, habit tracking and educational activities aimed at younger users.
  • The other four picks — Fastrack Limitless Glide X, FireBoltt Ninja Call Pro Max, CMF Watch Pro 2 and boAt Valour Watch 1 GPS — lean more on fitness, Bluetooth calling and GPS, with some offering more than 120 sports modes.
  • Battery life and durability were framed as key buying filters, with claimed endurance reaching 11 days on the CMF Watch Pro 2 and 15 days on the boAt model.
  • The guide reflects a broader parental trade-off: keeping children reachable during commutes, trips and outdoor activities without handing over a full smartphone.

Insights

As the kids' smartwatch market booms, are parents overlooking the hidden costs and frequent device replacements?
While smartwatches track our children's safety, who is truly watching and protecting their sensitive personal data?
Can gamified watches build healthy habits, or do they risk conditioning kids for constant digital rewards?