Vehicle trackers locate a vehicle by calculating coordinates using signals from satellites to the GPS module. However, modern devices use additional A-GPS and LBS technologies to improve the quality of positioning. This article will discuss how these technologies work and what their benefits are.
For high-quality operation of the beacon (GPS marker), it is necessary that the tracker receives signals from at least 3 - 4 satellites simultaneously. In this case, the American GPS satellite system or the Russian GLONASS system can be used. However, our GPS markers support work with both systems at the same time, which significantly improves the quality of positioning. However, communication with a satellite is not the only way to determine a location, in addition, satellite navigation systems are not without drawbacks:
- in a megalopolis, multi-storey buildings severely limit the visibility of satellites, and in “dead zones” (tunnels, closed rooms, on narrow streets, in hollows) the receiver does not “see” them at all;
- in the mode of receiving signals directly from the satellite, the GPS receiver consumes a lot of power, which is not suitable for devices that need to work in an autonomous mode for a long time;
- after a break in receiving signals, the device needs time to communicate with the satellites and receive the latest data (sync). That is, the car owner needs to wait a few minutes until the device is fully ready for use.
In order to minimize the impact of these deficiencies on the quality of positioning, tracker manufacturers use A-GPS or / and LBS technologies. How do these technologies work and how are they different?
A-GPS technology
To start calculating the coordinates, the tracker needs data on the current location of the satellites, and the A-GPS technology allows the device to receive data not from the satellites themselves, but from the server where this information is available.
At the moment when the GPS receiver is able to receive signals, it must first locate satellites, and then operate with their signals, which requires a certain amount of time. A-GPS technology gives the tracker information about where to look for these satellites, so when you turn on the GPS receiver for just a few seconds, the beacon will already be able to send the coordinates of the object's location. When receiving information, the Internet channel provided by the cellular operator is used, and the GPS chip itself is not used. However, when the object is outside the cellular coverage area, A-GPS cannot work.
Our devices support A-GPS technology, moreover, A-GLONASS (the joint technology of A-GPS and A-GLONASS is called A-GNNS) providing fast and accurate positioning in the most difficult conditions.
To transmit data (coordinates, signals), the GPS marker uses the Internet channel of the cellular operator, so the device periodically exchanges data packets with the nearest base stations. LBS technology allows you to locate an object using an electronic map of the LBS system, on which the base stations of cellular operators are plotted.
As a rule, within a city, a GPS marker is located in the coverage area of several base stations at once, and its probable location is calculated by the intersection point of the coverage radii of each of the stations. The positioning accuracy, depending on the number of stations, can vary from 50 meters to several kilometers (outside settlements).
Interestingly, "budget" devices of Asian origin, offered under the guise of GPS-markers, locate exclusively using LBS technology. There is simply no GPS chip in such devices. However, the cost of devices in some cases justifies their purchase. For example, the device can roughly orient the traveler to which city the baggage got in if it was lost.
Comparative analysis of the effectiveness of LBS and A-GPS technologies
The main advantage of A-GPS is a significant increase in the launch speed of the GPS receiver. The likelihood of the tracker disappearing from the visibility range of all satellites at once (GPS and GLONASS) in modern conditions is extremely small, and staying in the "dead zone" can last only a few seconds. The tracker, using constantly updated data (via A-GPS), can receive a signal, instantly calculate and send coordinates (until the next signal disappears), this allows the beacon to track the route accurately and without interruption and, most importantly, find coordinates in the most difficult conditions quickly and accurately ...
LBS technology uses a static database and provides an idea of the location of an object, but in fact cannot provide exact coordinates. By itself, this technology is inferior to a GPS tracker in the accuracy of determining geographic coordinates, in addition, it does not provide additional information at all (movement speed, altitude). However, LBS can save the day, for example, if a car is in a "blind spot" where the attackers "sucked" it, even an approximate information about the location of the car will help law enforcement officers find the vehicle.
Therefore, when creating high-quality modern trackers, the manufacturer uses both technologies. The presence of LBS and A-GPS in the tracker improves the quality of the device, allowing you to exclude the occurrence of "white spots" on the route, as well as the complete disappearance of the car from the "visibility" zone.
Every parent is worried when they send their child alone to school or for a walk. Of course, you can give your kids a phone with GPS, but, as a rule, such models are quite expensive and will draw attention to themselves on the street. So that the child does not get hurt, you can purchase a smart watch for him.
Features of the selected models
Children's smart watch is a case made of modern, safe materials and a screen that displays the time and other indicators programmed in the model.
Experts distinguish between these types of smartwatches:
- Classic - they are distinguished by a strict design, made of high quality materials.
- Sports models have a pedometer function, calories burned.
- The universal ones have a very bright and extravagant design and various options.
Depending on the assembly, the watch may contain:
- Built-in speaker and microphone.
- Modules to help determine the location.
- There is a silent call function, which will make it possible to call unnoticed.
- Some models can hold a battery charge for a long time.
That is, smartwatches allow parents not only to know the location of the child, but also to contact him whenever possible.
Advantages and disadvantages
Children's smartwatches have the following advantages:
- Bright and attractive design for children.
- Voice communication option.
- Pre-programmed several alarm options.
- The ability to determine the location.
- Waterproof.
- Touch screen of selected models.
- Some manufacturers may include in their watches the function of monitoring sleep, physical activity, calories.
- Built-in telephone.
However, in some models, the strap length cannot be adjusted, which will cause inconvenience when wearing.
What to look for when choosing
How to choose the right smartwatch for your child? While shopping, take a look at the following characteristics of this device:
- Pay attention to the age of the children. So, very small models are suitable for the Q50, for teenagers - the Q60 or Q90.
- Discuss which watch functionality you need. Both the simplest models and devices with great functionality are presented on the market.
- Depending on the gender of the child, you can choose between pink and blue models.
- For modest children, traditional classic watches are better suited.
- If the kid goes in for sports or is very mobile, then he will like sports models.
It is good to involve the child himself in the choice of watches - after all, they should be attractive, first of all, for him.
Smart Baby Watch Q50
Children's watch with GPS tracker Smart Baby Watch Q50 Is an innovative product that can be of interest to all parents. Thanks to modern technology, this gadget implements the most important functions designed to ensure the safety of the child, which is never superfluous.
The main feature of this smart watch for children is the presence of a GPS tracker that allows parents to determine the location of the child. Moreover, Smart Baby Watch is equipped with an SOS button for making an emergency call to the programmed phone numbers, both at the initiative of the child and in the event of an emergency situation - taking the watch off the wrist, or going beyond the established limits.
A free Russian application for devices based on iOS and Android operating systems provides the implementation of many convenient and useful functions of Smart Baby Watch, one of which is the history of a child's movement.
In addition, a children's watch with a GPS tracker allow you to make phone calls, send SMS messages, count steps, and on top of that, this is also a convenient beautiful clock with an alarm clock.
The watch is packed in a box, on the back of which is a QR code, when you scan it, you get to the application page on the Internet.
The watch is made of hypoallergenic soft silicone. Available in six colors: blue, pink, light green, black, white, gray-blue. On the right there are 3 buttons: a power button and 2 shortcut buttons. On the left is another SOS shortcut button and a charging socket. The display is monochrome, bluish. The assembly is of high quality, according to the manufacturer, the case is waterproof and dustproof. On the reverse side, we see 2 unique device numbers - IMEI and ID, as well as a sensor for removing the device from the hand.
Pay attention please: the watch case smoothly goes into the strap and has a rigid connection at the transition point (figuratively speaking, forms a beech C). In this regard, the watch may not suit everyone in size, or rather, it will fit in size, but it will not fit well on the wrist. Ideal for a slender child's hand.
The main purpose of the Q50 kids smartwatch is to track the location of the child. To do this, you need a micro-SIM card of a GSM cellular operator, a smartphone or tablet with an iOS or Android operating system and a special application that can be downloaded from Google Play or the App Store.
In order to receive an incoming call on a watch with a tracker, you need to press the SOS button. To reject an incoming call - the ON button. You can call from your smartphone either through the SeTracker application (section "Map" - "Call"), or using a regular call from your address book, or by typing on the keyboard.
Pros:
- Real-time GPS + LBS tracker.
- Pedometer.
- Setting the list of allowed numbers to call on the watch-phone (10 subscribers).
- Sending audio messages.
- Ability to set the radius of the permitted location area.
- Automatic sending of a message when the set limits are exceeded, also when the clock removal sensor is triggered.
- Case and strap made of hypoallergenic silicone in blue, pink or green.
Minuses:
- The length of the bracelet cannot be adjusted.
- Bad build.
- There is no information about missed calls.
- You cannot turn off the sound, for example, during a lesson at school.
- Always only speakerphone.
- GPS lies up to a kilometer.
A short video review of the device in a video from experts:
Smart Baby Watch Q80
Children's watch with GPS tracker Q80 available today in three elegant colors - blue with blue, pink with lilac, yellow and orange. Structurally, the model is similar to the Q60 watch - the watch is lightweight, fits comfortably on the wrist, the strap is not rigidly connected to the case and is adjustable for a child's hand of any girth. Also, the SIM card is easy to install thanks to the slot located on the side. The hand-held sensor is located in the center of the back cover to minimize false alarms. Despite the great external similarity, I would like to note that the Q80 still looks a little more elegant, apparently due to a slightly more rounded shape.
But there are also significant differences due to which Smart Baby Watch Q80 can noticeably pressurize their "little brother", despite the higher price.
The main feature of Smart Baby Watch Q80 is a large color touch screen. After testing, it becomes clear that the touch screen is really more pleasant to use than the buttons.
Thanks to the touchscreen, there is no need for a large number of buttons - now there is only one button on children's watches - this is the SOS button, it also functions as a power button, call reset, display activation. The front call answer button is now touch sensitive. As for the touch screen itself, it turned out to be very nice and informative at the same time.
The next difference is the "vibration" mode in children's watches with the Q80 tracker. When a call comes in, the watch starts vibrating, and even if the child does not hear the call, he will definitely not miss it.
The ID number of the watch with a GPS tracker, which is required to register the device in the SeTracker application, is added directly to the menu and is individual for each instance. It is convenient - now there is no need to worry that you will lose the sticker with this set of numbers.
The Smart Baby Watch Q80 is equipped with Wi-Fi detection technology. Thanks to this innovation, the accuracy of the tracker in the Q80 children's watch is higher.
To use all the functionality of a children's watch with a GPS tracker, you need to install the SeTracker application on your smartphone (based on Android and iOS), which is currently Russified and free.
You can also control Smart Baby Watch Q80 using SMS commands (attached with instructions).
Pros:
- GPS + LBS location tracker.
- Geolocation technology based on detected Wi-Fi networks.
- Cellular communication module of GSM 850-900-1800-1900 MHz standard.
- SIM card standard: microSIM with 2G support.
- Compatible with smartphones based on Android and iOS.
- 31 mm color touchscreen display.
- Pedometer.
- The sensor for removing the watch from the hand.
- Vibration alert: optional (depends on modification).
- Setting the interval for determining the location of the device.
- Adjusts the radius of the allowed boundaries.
- Remote audio monitoring.
Minuses:
- The strap cannot be changed.
- No moisture protection.
- No GPS.
- Not all operators are supported.
- They are not charged from a 220 V network.
For a detailed video review from an expert, see the video:
Smart Baby Watch Q60S
GPS watch Smart Baby Watch Q60S, like other similar watches, are packed in a compact box, in which there is nothing superfluous - a charging cable and the device itself.
The Q60S watch is available in three elegant colors - blue with blue, pink-lilac and yellow with orange. The strap does not form a rigid structure with the case, so the GPS data of the watch will sit comfortably on any child's hand.
When comparing the Smart Baby Watch Q60S with its predecessor Q60, you can see a lot of similarities, both in design and construction, but there are also differences:
- The body of the new model has become larger.
- The display has become color and with a much larger usable area.
- There is now no button in the front in the form of a telephone receiver.
- The Q60S model does not have a wrist-off sensor.
- The SIM card is inserted not from the side, but into the slot located under the back cover (the SIM card standard is still micro-SIM).
DAn emergency call function is available to 3 telephone numbers.
The undoubted advantage of the Smart Baby Watch is that in fact it is an independent stand-alone phone. This property alone makes the purchase justified. This watch phone is always on hand and you can be sure that you can easily get through to the child, and, in turn, the child will be able to quickly contact you, or use an emergency call if necessary.
However, if you want to take advantage of all the opportunities Smart Baby Watch Q60S. You need a dedicated app. The most common today is SeTracker. It is free, Russified. Despite the fact that this application has some disadvantages, it is very popular.
The SeTracker application has an alternative to the Russian development - this is the "Mayak - Child Safety" application. It is easy to register and configure, very convenient and intuitive to use. Several Smart Baby Watches can be registered in one application, and at the same time the same GPS watch can be added to the program on several devices. This is convenient when there is a need, for example, for mom, dad and grandmother to be able to observe the location of the child (or several children).
Pros:
- GPS-AGPS-LBS tracker (application installation is required to visualize geo-position).
- Recommended app compatibility: iOS, Android.
- Standalone telephone of GSM 850-900-1800-1900 MHz standard.
- Support for micro-SIM cards with 2G.
- Support for SMS commands.
- SOS emergency call function (maximum 3 numbers, 2 dialing circles).
- Sending voice messages.
- Remote audio monitoring, including those initiated by SMS command.
- Device status indication, including battery charge.
Minuses:
- There are no different sizes of the fixed strap.
- Can't play audio.
- They are afraid of water.
- Do not work with tele2 operator.
We bring to your attention a review from an expert:
Smart Baby Watch Q60
Children's watch with GPS Smart Baby Watch Q60 Is a further development of the popular Q50 model.
A box in a traditionally "childish" design, various options are possible. The soft damper insert is designed to protect the watch during transportation. Micro USB charging included.
The main differences between Smart Baby Watch models Q60 and Q50
- Design. The watch turned out to be very elegant, one might even say that they are able to cheer up with their one look. The color combination is just great, the designers did a good job.
- High capacity battery. The watch has become somewhat thicker, but at the same time does not look bulky, and its weight is even slightly lighter than its predecessor - only 37 g.
- Call button(it is the SOS button and the call answer button) is located on the display itself. It turned out beautifully and original.
- WITHSIM card tray is located on the side and now there is no need to remove the back cover to install it.
- TNow you can adjust its length to fit any hand, both for a very thin hand of a child, and for a large hand with a girth of up to 20 cm. At the same time, the material of the strap is unique - very dense, wear-resistant and elastic. Attaches to the watch case with durable metal clips.
The display of the Q60 smartwatch is small, the informative part is rather small, but sufficient to perform its functions. On the right side of the body there is a microphone, three control buttons, on top - speakers. On the left, a SIM card slot and a charging slot covered with a silicone insert. On the back there is a sensor for removing the watch from the hand and a sticker with the device ID.
The device works with a micro-SIM card (size 12x15 mm) with 2G support.
Display button is responsible for answering a call and listening to an incoming message (short press). And it is also the SOS button. If you have entered all 3 numbers for emergency calls (this can be done using SMS commands), then when you press and hold this button, the smart watch makes a call to the 1st (main) number, if there is no answer (or the subscriber drops the call) - to 2nd and then on the 3rd and so 2 consecutive circles. So one of the three subscribers will probably answer.
Top button on the right responsible for calling the main number when long pressed. During - increase the volume.
Middle button- power on / off button, it also serves to send messages. In case of an incoming call, pressing this button will reset.
Bottom button on the right allows you to get into the phone book, and when held, activates (as well as the middle button) sending messages. During a call and conversation - decrease the volume.
To use all the features of Smart Baby Watch Q60, you need the SeTracker app. The application works in iOS and Android operating systems.
Pros:
- GPS + LBS tracker.
- GSM module 850/900/1800/1900 MHz.
- Micro-SIM card type with 2G support.
- Pedometer.
- Shortcut buttons to preset numbers (3 subscribers).
- Sending audio messages.
- Saving the history of movements.
- Compatible with iOS and Android devices.
Minuses:
- There are no different sizes of the fixed strap.
- Can't play audio.
- The application in the phone determines the location of the child with an error of a kilometer or more.
- The application itself does not notify about incidents. Only if you download the application and specifically go to a specific section, you can see what happened to the clock (exit from the zone, alarm).
- Brittle.
More details in the video with the experts:
Smart Baby Watch Q90
The first thing that attracts buyers to the Q90 is its functionality. For a very affordable price, you get a modern watch phone with a huge range of features. The built-in Wi-Fi module allows you to receive voice messages from parents and listen to them even when there is no mobile network.
On the other hand, the GPS tracking function works with a SIM card, so even in the absence of wireless Internet, you will know your child's current location with an error radius of up to ten meters. An alarm signal is sent to your smartphone when the watch battery is discharged or removed from your hand.
With the help of smart watches, not only parents can contact the child, but the child himself can send voice messages or dial the numbers set in the personal account (the phone book supports up to ten contacts). This is a full-fledged phone, devoid of smartphone capabilities that are useless for a child, such as games or applications that distract in the classroom.
The call is made by pressing several buttons. Possible numbers of parents and loved ones are set in your personal account on the SeTracker application website. In its interface, you can track the location of the child in real time, send him messages or call. Separately, you should set the SOS number - a call to it is activated with a separate button, and after one click, a call is received on the specified number.
The possibility of "wiretapping" - a hidden call, about which the child does not even suspect, will be useful for parents. The microphone is automatically activated and you can hear how friends or school teachers communicate with your baby.
The built-in pedometer will also please - a function that is popular today with fitness bracelets. The watch will track how many steps your child has walked a day and will become your reliable assistant for a healthy and active lifestyle.
The models are available in three colors - black, pink and blue. This will allow you to choose the design according to the taste preferences of the child. The dimensions of the display have been selected in such a way that even during prolonged wear, the Q90 watch does not cause discomfort and discomfort.
The rubberized strap is elastic and skin-friendly and can be adjusted with a standard buckle to suit the child's hand. The backlit contrast display helps you see all the information you need even in low light conditions.
The sales package includes a cord for charging the watch, a small screwdriver to access the SIM card slot, Russian-language instructions for installing the application and managing the watch.
Pros:
- GPS tracker. It makes it possible to track the movements of the child on the map in real time.
- Touch screen The touch screen makes it easy to use the watch.
- Built-in Wi-Fi improves child's location.
- Geo-zones. The ability to establish the desired safe area, for example, a school district, a courtyard. When a child leaves the geo-zone, you receive a notification and you can call back and clarify the reason and the situation.
- One-way communication. The built-in microphone will allow you to clearly and clearly listen to what is happening around the child without his knowledge.
- The ability to send each other short voice messages over the Internet.
- Unlike a smartphone, there is nothing superfluous - the child is not distracted by telephone "toys".
- Watch presence sensor on hand - you receive a notification about the removal of the watch.
Minuses:
- Geolocation is not always accurate.
- The ringer volume cannot be adjusted.
A detailed review of this device in a video from experts:
conclusions
Among these models, you can choose the best for your baby:
- The Smart Baby Watch Q50 has three emergency buttons. And also this watch has a pedometer.
- Color touch screen, wrist-off sensor is available on Smart Baby Watch Q80.
- Voice messages will allow you to send Smart Baby Watch Q60S. The watch also shows an indication of the battery discharge status.
- Smart Baby Watch Q60 will provide an opportunity to save movement history and send an audio message.
- Smart Baby Watch Q90 has only useful functions, without unnecessary toys.
The latest model also has a sensor for removing the watch from the wrist, which will not allow you to lose it and prevent the device from being stolen.
Smart watches for children are exactly the way out that will provide peace of mind and safety of parents' nerves. The modern metropolis is huge, it is fraught with many unpredictable events. What do parents think when their child is late after school? How many nerve cells will no longer recover when the children simply forgot to warn them that on the way from school they will not go home, but to their grandmother? You can avoid all these unnecessary worries and fears by using a device that is already fashionable now, a smart watch for children. Of course, in addition to caring for the psychological state of parents, these devices can really be useful in the event of a real real danger.
In this article, we'll explain in detail how smartwatches can help you keep an eye on your kids. Here you will find video reviews of children's watches with GPS, the general principles of this technology and tips for the correct use of such devices.
Types of smart devices for children
There are several types of devices available now that you can use to control your children using modern communication technologies. Children's smart watches combine a phone, a GPS beacon and many other interesting functions. Their variety depends on the device model, manufacturer and price. The main features are, of course, present in all devices.
In addition, there are simpler gadgets on the market with similar functions: trackers, key chains, toys with GPS. Smartwatches are clearly winning the competition, as they have a number of advantages:
- A strap for attaching to a hand, which allows children not to simply lose the gadget.
- Variety of useful functions
- For a child, it is, in principle, interesting to have a modern technological device on his hand. The only downside is that they are more expensive than small separate key chains or trackers.
Kids smart watch
Smart watches for children are surprisingly diverse. People often wonder what is best for a child out of all this mass of options. Before buying, you need to know how to choose the right watch for your child. Nowadays wrist watches-phones are produced in many different modifications. Naturally, for such an important goal as safety, it is necessary to take a responsible attitude to the study of the issue of such devices. Before making a purchase, you need to study the information in detail, choose a specific model, and only then visit stores or place an order on the Internet. If you go straight to the store, the sellers, using marketing tricks, will force you to buy what you need to sell them, and not buy you.
How to choose a smart watch for your child and be confident in their performance and reliability? Many people make a common mistake, buying the most expensive model without looking (for a child, after all, nothing is a pity). And then they lament, looking at the broken device after the next ride down the hill. We hasten to please - there are many worthy representatives among budget models. Many cheap Chinese watches are no worse than some of the much more expensive Western counterparts. It is necessary to take a sober approach to this choice: these devices are not a mercy to fashion, but a practical device for specific tasks. And in performing these tasks, it must be simple and reliable.
Appearance and design
External characteristics are also important. Children lead an active lifestyle, they constantly move, so incredibly expensive and cool adult devices will not work. Children simply don’t need the bulk of their functions, just like trendy design. Devices for children are made of special shock-resistant plastic and have a certain degree of moisture and dust protection.
Smart watches for little schoolchildren have a bright, colorful design, sometimes with pictures on the strap and case. There are many colors to choose from, for both boys and girls. For teenagers, a more serious watch with a GPS tracker is needed - appearance is already of great importance for them, they will not walk among their peers with baby devices. In this case, children's watches, in addition to functionality, should be stylish and fashionable. You don't want your child to shyly hide the device under his sleeve at the sight of his peers, do you? Smart watches for teenagers have a serious, "adult" design.
Children's smart watches are not a toy. It is a serious instrument with a color screen, touch controls and a rich set of communication functions. This is the same cell phone, only smaller, able to track the location of the wearer. The case is made so that children cannot get a battery or a SIM card, as well as knock down some settings. On the devices there are a couple of buttons for calling and a SOS button for a quick signal to parents that the child is in trouble.
What can a smart baby watch do?
- Perform the function of a cell phone;
- Send SOS signal;
- Receive and send messages from and to authorized numbers;
- Determine location using GPS, LBS or Wi-Fi;
- Record information about the movements of the child for a certain period of time;
- They have the function of showing the time and alarm;
- Send a notification about the battery charge level;
- Send a notification about the pickup sensor being triggered;
- Determine and count fitness parameters - calories, steps, kilometers;
- Give a signal if a child crosses a virtual border (electric fence function);
- Wi-Fi triangulation function. This is necessary for the impossibility of hacking from the outside. Only parents can change the settings from their smartphones.
The life button for kids' watches is present on all models. It allows the children's watch, if necessary, to quickly send a “SOS” signal to the parents' phones. Some models are equipped with a wrist-off sensor. If the child removes the device, the parents will receive a special message about this. The child will not be able to accidentally turn off the device. This requires the presence of an adult. Thus, they work always and constantly, as long as the battery power lasts.
Mobile phone functions
Oddly enough, children's watches show the time. The development of technology began with this necessary function. In addition, the watch is a telephone for children, allowing them to always be in touch with their parents. The devices support the GSM standard. Children's watch phone allows you to do without a mobile phone, which the child will sooner or later simply lose. The ability to make phone calls is present on all models. This is the basic function of all such devices.
Tracking the location of the child
Children's smartwatches are so popular thanks to this feature. Some people call the device a watch for children with a GPS navigator. Others are looking for a watch - a phone for kids with a GPS tracker. In fact, all of these devices have this feature. There are no devices with a navigator or just a tracker. In fact, it is a GPS beacon built into the children's watch. But in reality, everything is somewhat more complicated. Smartwatch tracking monitoring for kids is not just a GPS beacon. The devices have a special set of technologies that allow you to monitor your child. A GPS beacon is one of the points of this complex.
Check the availability of a GPS module when purchasing Chinese devices! All models of Chinese watches can be supplied with or without a module.
What is lbs in kids smartwatches? Lbs (literally Location-based service) locates via the GSM network when, for example, a child is inside a building and is not available to GPS satellites. The device detects the cellular base station to which the SIM card is connected. Thus, it is possible with a sufficient degree of probability to determine the area of the territory in which the device carrier is now located. Sometimes parents unknowingly turn off this feature. But it can be useful if the GPS doesn't work. Geolocation makes a smartwatch for a child such an indispensable gadget and a faithful assistant for parents.
With the help of the tracking function in the child's watch, you can not only determine his location at a specific moment in time, but also view the history of movements for a specific period of time, up to a month.
Many models have a Wi-Fi module, which, along with LBS, will track the location of the clock even more accurately in rooms or other places where there is this network. These technologies mutually complement and duplicate each other automatically, which allows you to always know where your children are.
Wiretapping capabilities
Some models of children's smartwatches may be bugged by parents. Such a watch for a child has a built-in voice recorder, which, when activated, records information and sends it to the parents' phone. Children's watch with a wiretap can be useful in extraordinary situations. This feature should perhaps be used to monitor small children. Teens won't be happy to know that their parents are eavesdropping. In this case, devices are useful, on which the child can independently turn on and off the wiretap, using it if necessary.
Camera capabilities
There is even a children's watch with a camera. Such devices are useful both from the point of view of safety and are interesting for the child himself - it becomes possible to shoot video or take pictures. Thus, a whole smartphone fits into a small wristwatch for children. A children's watch with a camera may be of interest to a child who initially refuses to wear it. The video camera on such devices, of course, is rather weak in terms of characteristics, for the sake of the small size of the device and saving the battery power. But in certain situations, and it can be very useful.
How does the device work?
Now let's take a look at how this smartwatch for kids works. To figure out how to use smart watches for children as efficiently as possible, you need to understand what it is. Hopefully, thanks to the above information, this has already happened. Now let's take a closer look at what needs to be done in order for the GPS modules and other functions to stably perform their work.
SIM card
Most kids watches with GPS tracker require a SIM card. The operator, in principle, does not matter. The sim card of the children's watch must be activated, active, it must be paid for and the Internet connection must be active. The watch for children works in the GSM standard, so the requirements are the same as for the SIM card of a mobile phone. A SIM card for children's GPS watches can be installed in the device in various ways, information about this is provided by the manufacturer in the instructions for his product. Most often these are micro-Sim or nano-Sim formats. It is better to cut it right away in the salon of the mobile operator upon purchase. The SIM card is inserted into a special slot, like on a mobile phone. It is often necessary to open the watch case with a sharp object in order to insert the card. There is no need to connect 4g or 3g internet. For the needs of the device, 2g speed is sufficient, such a connection is more stable. After installing the SIM card, the device is ready for use.
Customization
Children's smart watches are set up before handing over the device to the child. The customization options depend on the specific model. On some models, some settings can be made on the devices themselves (for example, set the time). The main pool of settings is made in a special application that must be installed on the parents' phone. It is from him that all management is carried out. Regardless of the brand of device and application, the essence is the same. The children's watch must be turned on, then the settings are made in the application. As a result, they are synchronized with the parents' phone, after which you can make any changes, respectively, only from this phone. Make adjustments carefully, following the instructions for your particular model. The operation of the device directly depends on the correctness of these actions!
Applications
There are different applications for different models, depending on the device manufacturer. All of them are installed for free from the Play Market or App Store, for Android or ios. Search is done by name or by reading the code from the box or instructions. Such applications are control programs for children's watches.
The bulk of the most common Chinese smartwatches for children, Smart Baby Watch, work through the Setracker app. You can read about how to set up setracker for children's smartwatches in a dedicated article.
Chinese devices have the following features:
- They are cheap compared to branded counterparts, while they are made of high quality (but not all). On the market you can find many of the same devices with different names and markings, since they are made by different factories, and produced under different pseudo-brands (Kingwear, Wonlex, Lemfo, Tiroki, etc.) These devices are technically the same, but they can have different firmware and, accordingly, work with various applications. This question must be clarified when purchasing.
- When ordering for aliexpress, you must use stores verified by reviews. Otherwise, you can buy watches with Chinese firmware, which will not be able to work adequately in Russia due to differences in communication standards, or will simply be of poor quality. You can buy them in special stores on the territory of the Russian Federation, where this problem has been solved. The price, of course, will be more than on Aliexpress. But with a guarantee.
- Smart Baby Wath is not a brand. It's just "Smart Baby Watch" literally. They are produced in many factories in China. Some people produce mediocre products, replacing electronic components with cheap ones, which reduces the quality of the product. Buy from trusted sellers!
- Prices for products in Russia are several times higher. Sold under various non-Chinese brands. The same devices can be bought on Aliexpress for several times cheaper.
- In the Russian Federation, there are decent small online stores offering quality goods at a normal price, slightly more than Ali.
What does the market offer?
You can only choose the best smartwatch for kids for yourself. The number of model options is very large. The range of functions and prices is great. Below is a list of the models in demand. Follow the links for a detailed description.
- Chinese;
- Casio G-Shock;
- Elari;
- Xiaomi;
- Alcatel;
- imoto.
LBS is an abbreviation for Location-Based Service, i.e. services based on determining the current location of the user. By connecting the LBS service "Mobile Employees" you get access to a convenient and multifunctional interface through a secure website, the ability to see the location of your employees and vehicles on the map, exchange messages and coordinate their actions.
Who can use the service?
The Mobile Employees service is available only for corporate clients of MTS connected at one of the corporate tariffs.
How to activate the service?
To activate the Mobile Employees service, you need to contact your personal manager at MTS or the corporate sales department in your region. You can find detailed contact information on the website www.corp.mts.ru by selecting the appropriate region.
What do you need to use the service?
To work with the service not required purchase of any software, cartographic materials, server equipment and specialized PCs.
You will need a regular personal computer with an Internet browser connected to the Internet (the recommended connection speed is 64 Kbps or higher). Employees whose location is required to be determined must have mobile phones with them, connected according to one of the corporate tariffs of MTS.
For detailed control of the location of transport, vehicles must be equipped with GPS / GSM sets compatible with the service. You can get a detailed consultation on compatible equipment when connecting the service.
How many SIM-Cards can I connect to the service?
The "Mobile employees" service does not impose restrictions on the number of connected subscribers. You can register any number by sending an application to your personal manager of the corporate department of MTS.
For convenience, you can assign employees into groups (for example: "Couriers", "Drivers", "Sales representatives"). It is possible to customize the service interface for corporate clients with a large number of connected employees.
Is it safe to connect to the service via the Internet?
Yes, the connection uses the same security technology as Internet banking (HTTPS).
What is WINDOWS INTERFACE service?
WINDOWS-program, which is installed on the client's computer, works faster than an Internet browser, supports a large number of designated employees. If you encounter difficulties installing or running a WINDOWS application, you can get help at
Service tariffication
Can multiple location request packages be connected at the same time? How is the tariffication in this case?
Several packages can be connected. Packages can be connected only for the "Economy" tariff. If the total number of requests included in the package is exceeded, the service starts charging the excess.
What is the cost of the service in the case of determining the location of GPS / GLONASS terminals?
Connection of the GPS / GLONASS terminal is possible only when choosing the "Standard" tariff. The monthly fee of this tariff includes the cost of GPRS traffic from GPS complexes (excluding international roaming).
Is there a discount?
You can activate the option "Mobile employees for the future", with which you will save from 10 to 35% on the monthly payment for services.
What is Mobile Employees for the Future?
This is an option that allows you to save on payment for the service. The option is available to all customers who have agreed to the terms of connection: advance payment for the service for a period of 6, 12 and 24 months.
The discount is provided if a client serviced by the advance settlement method has a positive balance on the personal account, or if a client serviced by the credit method of mutual settlement does not have bill payments in arrears, and is also within the credit limit.
How to activate the option "Mobile employees for future use"?
Contact your personal manager. Send him in person, by fax or by e-mail the application for connection. After receiving the application, and with a positive decision to connect the option, the discount will be provided within 2 working days.
How does the "Mobile employees for future use" option work?
After activating the option and paying for the service, the client receives a discount in accordance with the selected period:
| Saving | Advance billing period |
|---|---|
| 10% | 6 months |
| 20% | 12 months |
| 35% | 24 months |
The rest of the parameters of the "Mobile employees" service are not changed. Read more about the option "Mobile employees for future use".
What does the option "Mobile employees for future use" include?
The option allows you to get a discount on the monthly fee for Economy, Standard, Business or Premium tariffs and request packages for Economy and M2M tariffs for a selected period (6, 12 or 24 months).
No discount is available on location requests / messaging costs beyond those included in the monthly fee or in request bundles.
Where can I find out the details?
On the page describing the option "Mobile employees for future use".
Why merge companies?
If several companies are part of one holding, but pay for the service on different personal accounts (different legal entities), then the monthly fee is calculated for each company separately. If they are combined into a group (holding), the number of subscribers is summed up and, based on the total number of subscribers, the subscriber is reduced. pay.
Which companies can be merged?
You can combine companies that are part of one holding, but are separate legal entities. by persons.
In this case, the Parent Company is created in the Mobile Employees, for which the tariffication is carried out, and the Sub-companies that are part of the holding.
The merger is possible only for companies with tariffs "Economy", "Standard", "Business" and "Premium".
How to combine companies?
Contact your personal manager. Send him in person, by fax or by e-mail, the application for the merger of companies. After receiving the application, the Parent Company will be created within 4 days and the Sub-Companies will be merged into it.
Service capabilities
What are the interfaces for accessing the service?
All clients can use the web interface of the service at
If you need to determine the location of a large number of employees and the web interface will be slow, you can download a windows program. The download will be available in the web interface (menu "Settings" \ "Download"). Windows programs are provided free of charge.
If you would like to integrate the service into your corporate system (for example, 1C), you need to integrate using the B2B XML API - the technological interface of the service. Any questions about integration can be asked at
Is it possible to receive in response not only streets and houses, but also own objects?
Yes, for this you need to add your objects to the map, giving them their own names. If the location is determined in the area of these objects - the location of the employee will be displayed with the indication of this point (for example, office, warehouse, etc.).
How to track the movement of employees over a certain period of time?
To automatically track the location, you do not need to be constantly on the service website - you just need to set up an automatic schedule for location requests (for example, from Monday to Friday, from 9 am to 6 pm with an interval of 15 minutes). The service itself will determine the location at a specified time, after which it will be possible to build a report on the movements of employees. When choosing the "Standard" tariff, there is a limitation on the frequency of location requests: no more than once every 20 minutes per subscriber.
Is it possible to control entry or exit from a specific area?
Yes, for this you need to set your zones on the map (for example, "south of Moscow") and set up automatic requests on a schedule with control of zone entry / exit.
If the supervised employee is identified outside the zone (inside the zone), a corresponding SMS notification will be sent. You can also build a report on violation of zones for a certain period (for example, for the last week).
Is it possible to find out about the movement of an employee (for example, yesterday) if the schedule was not pre-configured?
It is impossible to determine the movements of the subscriber retroactively. But you can pre-configure the schedule of automatic location requests and get a picture of movements when building a report in the service.
If the phone is turned off, is it possible to determine its location before turning it off?
In some situations, it is possible to determine the last known location (where the subscriber was at the time of the loss of the network). At the same time, only requests for which locations were received with a relevance of no more than 2 hours are charged.
Can I view the request history for the last week?
Yes, query reports can be generated up to six weeks after the location has been determined.
Is it possible to set up periodic receipt of reports on the movement of employees?
Yes, you can set up a schedule for automatic queries along with the automatic reporting feature. For example, you can set up sending reports to a specified group of employees every Friday to your email address. After that, you can use the web interface of the service only if you need to determine someone's location at the moment. The service will do the rest of the work itself - determine locations at a given time, prepare the required report and send it by e-mail.
Can I send a message to an employee from the service?
Yes, you can send SMS messages to connected employees from the service interface. Messages will be sent to the employee from a short number 4937 .
Can an employee send a message to the service?
Yes, an employee connected to the service can send an SMS-message to the short number 4937 with free text.
At the same time, SMS sending will be free for the employee (in the home region).
After receiving the message, the service will automatically determine the location of the employee, the cost of the location request will be debited from the company's tariff number in accordance with the selected service tariff.
You will be able to see the text sent by the employee in the service interface, linked to the location on the map.
In which regions is it possible to use the service?
The service can be used throughout Russia from Kaliningrad to Vladivostok. With detailing to the intersection of streets or house numbers in a city, determination is possible in most regional capitals, see the Coverage Area section for more details. The coverage area of the service is constantly expanding, up-to-date information is always available on the MTS Search Portal.
If an employee goes on a business trip to another region where the service works, will his location be determined there?
Yes, intranet roaming is available in the service. There is no need to activate LBS roaming, the cost of a request to determine the location of subscribers in intranet roaming is the same as in the home region.
Why is the location of the subscriber not detected?
- the subscriber has disabled the SMS service;
- the subscriber is a member of the Closed User Group (CLP);
- the subscriber's phone is turned off or blocked, or he is outside the coverage area of the MTS network (including international roaming);
- the subscriber is outside the service coverage area. You can determine the location of subscribers from the application in accordance with the coverage area of the service;
- if the employee's phone has a SIM card of another operator, but call forwarding from the MTS number is configured (voice calls to the MTS number will be redirected, but the location will not be determined);
- if the subscriber is in the coverage area of a recently installed base station (the error will be observed for a short time until the BS is added to the LBS platform).
How can you check the remainder of requests in a traffic packet?
In the web interface of the service, the "Settings" menu, the "Statistics" section.
MTS Tracker application for Android
For which phones is the MTS Tracker application suitable for Android?
For all phones with Android OS version 4.0 and higher.
How to increase the accuracy of employee identification using the MTS Tracker app for Android?
You can improve your positioning accuracy by turning on GPS and / or Wi-Fi on your phone. In this case, the determination accuracy increases to several meters.
The GPS function works best in open spaces outside buildings and premises, for the Wi-Fi function to work, it is enough to have at least one access point near the phone. In this case, a direct connection to the access point via Wi-Fi is not required, it is enough for the phone to be within the range of one or more Wi-Fi spots.
The application is installed, but the phone is not detected, why?
On the phone, you need to enable the setting that allows you to determine the location of the phone, in the GPS and Security section you need to enable the Wireless networks setting, which will allow the phone to be identified by base stations and Wi-Fi, as well as the GPS setting, to be determined by GPS.
Where can I see the subscriber's status?
The current status of an employee is displayed on the map when you click on the subscriber's full name in the list of employees.
How can I control the employees' time spent on work?
In the "Reports" section, you can set up automatic reports on the status of employees, which will indicate the actual time between status changes and the location of the employee when the status changes. Thus, you can get reports on the time spent by employees on work.
The battery of the phone on which the application is installed is draining too quickly due to the enabled GPS, how can you reduce the battery drain rate?
In the web interface of the service, in the "Settings" section, you can set the automatic shutdown of the application based on the battery charge, which will reduce the battery consumption. Also, if employees spend most of their time inside buildings, we recommend turning off GPS on their phones and using only Wi-Fi.
How to send a message to an employee in the app?
Like a regular SMS message from the service - through the "Send message" menu, but select the "GPRS" channel when sending a message and the employee will see the message in his application, and will also be able to respond.
How to get a message from an employee from the application?
The message sent from the application will be displayed in the web interface, as usual, and will be indicated in the correspondence and movement history.
Where can I see the track recorded by the employee?
GPS / GLONASS tracks can be viewed on the "Transport" tab, you need to select the employee and the date of interest from the list.
Adding MTS subscribers with their consent
To add an employee through the web interface of the service, you must add the number of this employee to the contact list for determining the location:
- STEP 1 - Add an employee
To add an employee, you must enter his full name and phone number in the web interface of the service. - STEP 2 - Confirmation of the designated employee's consent
The added employee will receive from the number 4937 a request for confirmation of his consent to be included in the list to determine his location. If the employee agrees to determine his location, he needs to send a message YES on the 4937 (free in the home region).
How to revoke a previously issued permission to determine the location in the "Mobile employees" service?
The designated employee added via the service web interface must send a command STOP on the 4937 to prohibit location determination (free in the home region).
After that, it will be impossible to determine the location of this employee within the framework of the service.
Why is it no longer possible to determine the location of an employee added earlier from the web interface of the service?
An employee added from the web interface of the service can disable the ability to determine his location at any time by sending a STOP command to 4937. After that, his location cannot be determined.
To be able to determine the location of an employee again, you need to get permission from him again (see the question How can you add a designated employee from the service interface (without a request to a personal manager)?).
Why can't you delete some of the employees in the service web interface?
Through the web interface of the service, the administrator can delete those employees who were also added through the web interface.
Employees added through the application to the MTS personal manager must also be removed through the application.
How does an administrator know that an employee has revoked permission to track their location?
If an employee added via the service interface revokes their permission with the command STOP, then the administrator will receive an SMS notification, and the employee will be displayed in the interface in a special way; when trying to determine his location, the administrator will receive a corresponding error message.
Can I change the password for accessing the service?
We strongly recommend changing the password immediately after connecting to the service, as well as in case of dismissal of the administrator from the company. For security purposes, we recommend that you set a strong password (with upper and lower case letters, numbers, and special characters) and change your password regularly.
You can change the password in the service interface in the "Settings" section.
There is no answer to my question here. Where can I get an answer?
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