Samsung has introduced a new mode that can turn the Galaxy Watch 7 into a smartwatch that is more suitable for younger wrists.
With the Galaxy Watch for Kids experience, announced during Samsung’s first unpacked event of the year, parents can set up a Galaxy Watch 7 to turn it into a child-friendly smartwatch. It includes the possibility to share location and activate a non-disturbing mode when it is time to do homework or pay attention in the classroom.
Samsung has built the function with Google and uses its Google Family Link app to set the parameters and limitations.
However, it is only designed to work with the LTE version of the Galaxy Watch 7. Once linked to the smartphone of an adult and the SIM card, a smartphone is no longer needed to use the smartwatch.
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In addition to the mode for sharing locations and not disturbing the mode, additional functions include being able to manage stored contacts that can be called or send messages and sending a SOS message to one of those contacts on the side button on to print the Watch 7 Five. time.
Samsung also offers new dials and watch straps to give its smartwatch a nicer appearance and offers access to more than 20 apps and dials approved by teachers from the world of Marvel, Barbie, Crayola and others to give it a playful profile.
Apps beyond must be approved by a parent to be downloaded to the watch.
The rollout of the new Galaxy Watch for Kids experience has already started in the US. Galaxy Watch 7 LTE models that support this are now available at Samsung, Verizon, T-Mobile and AT&T.
It comes a few years after Apple did something similar with his family setup, which ended up with Watchos 7 in 2020 and has since been renamed to Apple Watch for your children.
It is perhaps a bit surprising that Samsung has not made this available on the more affordable Galaxy Watch Fe, although it lacks the LTE connectivity that is needed for some functions.
Nevertheless, it means that owners of Android phones now have the opportunity to buy a smartwatch from one of the biggest names in the industry that suits their children better, until Samsung decides to make a special smartwatch. You can also choose one of the best Fitbits for children.
