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Apple Watch SE VS Xplora XGO2

Apple Watch SE

3.8

Xplora XGO2

3.6
4G
Cellular networks
4G
No
Camera
0.3 megapixel
245 mAh / 18 timmar
Battery
700 mAh/72 hours
1.78" Retina
Display
1.4” TFT
Yes - but limited
SOS button
Yes

Apple Watch SE

The Apple Watch SE isn't primarily intended as a GPS watch for kids, but it's arguably one of the most advanced and feature-packed smartwatches on the market. What many may not be aware of is that the Apple Watch SE actually has a feature that could make it more enticing for use by children. Normally, an iPhone is required to use an Apple Watch, but Family Setup lets you easily pair your child's smartwatch with your own iPhone, eliminating the need to buy a separate watch for your child.

When you use Family Setting, your child gets their own phone number and you can easily manage the watch from your own iPhone. This gives your child access to all the features Apple Watch SE has to offer, including the ability to make calls, send messages, stream music and download apps. As a parent, you also have the opportunity to schedule school hours for your child. This means that you can limit the functionality of the watch during those times when your child needs to focus on schoolwork.

Another customization that Apple has made for Family Setting is that the activity rings on the watch do not show how many calories the child has burned, but instead how many minutes they have been active. This is a more appropriate and healthy indicator of children's physical activity.

Apple has also included the useful Find app that makes it easy for parents to keep track of their child's whereabouts. You may receive notifications when your child arrives at or leaves specific places, such as home or school.

In summary, Apple Watch SE with Family Setting offers a versatile and secure solution for parents who want to give their children access to the benefits of smartwatches. By using Family Setting, you can easily administer and customize the clock's functions to suit your child's needs and schedule its use for school hours. This makes the Apple Watch SE a useful and customizable tool for both children and parents.

Xplora XGO2

The Xplora XGO2 is very similar to the Xplora X5 Play, but it has slightly simpler features. Even so, it still offers extensive functionality and gives you excellent value for money. For children, the functionality is easy to understand because they can swipe their way through the functions of the watch in a smooth manner. Through a simple swipe gesture, the watch gives children access to the main menu, where they find basic functions such as chat, phone, photo and camera.

The watch also includes other useful functions such as alarm, stopwatch, pedometer and a flashlight. On the last page of the menu are the calendar, voice recorder, settings menu and calculator. It is worth noting that there is no function to manage apps at different levels, which means that some functions cannot be turned off, such as the calculator. This may lead to children using the calculator instead of practicing their main counting skills.

The Xplora XGO2 also offers seven different dials to choose from, three of which display an analog dial. In the case of calls, the function is easy to use, and you yourself can add which numbers can ring the bell and which numbers can dial from it. It gives you full control over the communication and safety of your child through the watch.

Using the GPS feature, you can easily keep track of your child's whereabouts, and you can easily set up safety zones to receive notifications when kids leave or return to specific locations, like home. In addition, you can activate the “school mode” on the watch to ensure that it remains silent for a set time of the day, so that the child is not disturbed during school hours. With the Xplora XGO2, you get a reliable and functional watch that gives both you and your child a safe and comfortable experience.