Watches are offered for different age groups — common labels in these listings include “4 years and up,” “4–11 years,” and models aimed at older teens (for example, “14 years and up”).
Connectivity options include Bluetooth, USB charging and cellular (3G/4G/4G LTE). Some watches can make and receive calls, send texts, and pair with a parent’s smartphone.
Common features include companion parent apps, parental-approved contact lists, emergency contact or SOS functions, location/GPS tracking and configurable safety or school modes.
Digital kids watch screens in these listings range from about 0.56 inches up to 1.52 inches. Some analog models list case diameters around 25 millimeters.
Analog models often use full Arabic numerals for easy reading. Smartwatches can offer multiple clock faces and audible or interactive time-telling modes to help kids practice and learn time skills.