Apple has announced the launch of “Apple Watch for Kids” in India, which will expand the Apple Watch’s functionality and safety features to children and family members who do not own an iPhone.
This feature, which is available on the Apple Watch SE and Apple Watch Series 4 and later, allows parents to stay connected to their children while also giving them some independence.
Key Features and Benefits of watch
Communication: Children can make and receive calls and messages while remaining in touch with approved connections supervised by their parents.
Health and Fitness: Personalised Activity goals promote an active lifestyle, while health features such as Emergency SOS offer peace of mind.
position Tracking: The Find People app allows parents to simply track their child’s position and receive customizable location notifications.
App Store Access: Children can use age-appropriate apps downloaded straight from the App Store on their Apple Watch, with parental settings for enhanced security.
Schooltime Mode: This specialized mode limits distractions during school hours by blocking app access and activating Do Not Disturb.
How it operates.
Parents can set up an Apple Watch for their child by connecting it to their iPhone and utilizing a separate cellular plan. The youngster will have their own Apple ID, which will allow them to use services such as Calendar, Reminders, and photo albums synchronized from the parent’s iPhone.
Parental Controls
Contact Approval: Parents have complete control over which contacts their children may communicate with.
Content Restrictions: Parents can restrict app downloads and set limits using the Content Restrictions and Ask to Buy features.
Health Data Sharing: With permission, parents can see their child’s health and activity data via the health app on their iPhone.
The availability for the watch
Apple Watch for Kids is available in India on cellular models of the Apple Watch Series 4 and later, as well as the Apple Watch SE. The first setup step requires a compatible iPhone (iPhone 6S or later). A wireless service plan from a supported carrier, such as Jio, is required for cellular access on the Apple Watch.
