GPS Trackers Get More Kid-Friendly

GPS tracking devices for kids act as an extra set of eyes and ears, keeping tabs on children when parents can’t be with them. Phones and watches offer the most common form of tracking for kids: phones, because they’re commonly carried anyway and watches, because they’re wearable and not easily lost. However, both phones and watches have drawbacks. Phones can easily be left behind, dropped, or stolen. Watches are bulky and can get banged up during the normal course of a child’s daily activities. That’s why companies like Tinitell have begun developing kid-friendly devices designed to withstand rough-and-tumble play as well as being more wearable for small wrists.

What’s Different About Tinitell?

Tinitell is both a GPS tracking device and a phone, designed specifically to meet the demands of childhood. It has no screen—just a microphone, speaker, and activation button. The device uses voice recognition to dial pre-designated numbers. When the wearer says “Mom,” “Dad,” or another contact name, the device will automatically dial the number associated with that voice label. You can also scroll through contacts, listening to the device speak the label of each contact number until you find the one you want. Contact numbers must be added through the company website or their associated app. This feature guards against unauthorized users adding their contact information to the child’s device.

Tinitell features include:

Voice recognition	Dial contact numbers by speaking the designated label.
Connectivity	2G GSM SIM
Battery Power	One hour of talk time or 7 days if left on standby mode
Child-friendly	Water-resistant and sealed to keep out dirt or sand
Screen-free	Makes the device more conducive to rough-and-tumble play

Why Parents Will Love Tinitell

It’s fun to reminisce about the days when parents could send kids out to play for hours at a time without a care in the world. Kids entertained themselves and parents knew they would be safe. Sadly, those days are distant memories for most. These days, it’s important to keep close tabs on children in order to make sure they stay safe. Sending children outside to play without adult supervision could have tragic results, which is why many parents want their children to carry a cell phone or other tracking device in order to keep tabs on them.

But for very small children, carrying a phone often results in a lost or damaged device. As children play, phones and GPS tracking devices can get dropped, forgotten, or damaged during playtime activities. Tinitell solves this problem by giving kids a small, durable bracelet-type device that will withstand the most rigorous playtime activities. The device offers just enough features to help parents keep tabs on their kids, but without all the bells and whistles that make devices bulky or difficult to operate. Even the smallest children can press a button, say a parent’s name, and immediately dial the right number.

Another feature parents will love is the ability to control which contacts are added to the device. Contact numbers must be added through the website or associated app, meaning that unauthorized users cannot add contact information. Only those numbers which have been approved by the child’s parents will be accessible through the device. This not only offers convenience by keeping the device uncluttered, but also provides an added measure of safety by ensuring that the child cannot be contacted by people parents don’t know or don’t want to have access to the child.

The Growing Market for Children’s GPS Trackers

Child-specific tracking devices aren’t new, but they’re not exactly common either. Most of the currently available devices are phones. Wearable devices designed specifically for children have begun to hit the market, but there is much room for development. Tinitell is different from other similar devices because of its size and construction. Its design enables parents to quickly check in with kids while not becoming just another device to remember.

As the market continues to grow, other devices will undoubtedly be introduced, giving parents more options when it comes to what they want their children to wear and how much capability the device should have. But for now, Tinitell—along with a handful of other similar devices—fills a niche that has been largely overlooked. Smaller devices, designed to fit smaller wrists and to function with minimal complexity, create ideal options for parents who just want to keep tabs on children while still giving them the opportunity to explore the great outdoors.

Starting at $99, Tinitell isn’t exactly selling for pennies, but concerned parents may consider the investment a small price to pay for peace of mind concerning their child’s safety. As more options come on the market, prices may become more competitive, but even if average prices remain around $100, regaining a bit of the nostalgic freedom of childhood may be worth it.

GPS Trackers Get More Kid-Friendly