Child Tracking Device Watch Uk
Performance: You want a GPS tracker that accurately displays a person's location, with frequent updates when he or she is on the move. We took note of how accurately each device pinpointed our location. We've found that generally trackers work better in wide-open locations, with less accurate signals when we tested in dense downtown areas.
The best part for parents is how the Jiobit app for iOS and Android lets you know not only where your child is but also who she's with. If your child has multiple caregivers and they all use the Jiobit app, the tracker and the caregiver's phone will connect with Bluetooth whenever they're in range. That way, you can see in the app that your son left school at 3 p.m., accompanied by his dad, or his stepmom, or his babysitter, or whoever was supposed to pick him up.
With the FiLip2, parents can control the device’s battery life by adjusting the location refresh rate; the app also shows you how much power is left on your child’s wristband. However, you shouldn’t expect to get more than two days out of a charge. The device is not waterproof, though it is water resistant, and the app works on all recent versions of iOS (7 or later) and Android (4.0.3 or later). The FiLip2 sells for $150 (£95) and an AT&T unlimited data plan costs $10 (£6) per month. It’s biggest downfall is its limited range: it’s currently US only, though there is potential for international functionality.
The worst part about the PocketFinder is its smartphone app. The interface looks very dated, with an iOS 6-era design and a letterboxed layout. Menus display features that aren't available yet, like one that will alert you when the PocketFinder exceeds a certain speed limit. Other tools are buried; for instance, you set up SOS Alerts in the Power Management section but add the contact details for those alerts in the Account section. The iOS app also crashed every time I tried to add an email address or a phone number from my device's built-in contacts, forcing me to type those in manually.
When it comes to GPS trackers for your kids, knowing where they are at all times is important, but there are other useful features that this technology can provide. For example, when a child earns a driver’s licence, parents can become stressed. Is their son or daughter following the rules of the road? Are they driving at the proper speed? Are they refraining from using their phone? The Canary app, which works on both iOS and Android, can let parents know when their child gets into a car and if their child is driving safely. If something isn’t right, like the driver exceeds a set speed limit, ventures outside a defined geofence, or starts texting while behind the wheel, the parent will get a notification immediately.
HereO also allows you to set a geo-fenced safe zone so that when your child crosses the boundary, an alert is sent to your device. There's also a monthly subscription of around $5. Heads up, the HereO is currently unavailable on Amazon.