Xplora’s X5 Play is a perfect way to introduce children to the world of smartwatches without breaking the bank. The wearable doesn’t have direct internet access, but it is packed with features, including critical safety components.
It runs off Android OS with a Qualcomm chipset, is waterproof with IP68 water-resistant rating, and has an 800 mAh rechargeable battery. With the two megapixel camera, the X5 Play can take and store up to 1,000 pictures in the gallery. A captured image can be used as a custom background.
Those are all features children will enjoy, but what makes this watch is the safety. Parents can communicate with the watch since it acts as a cellphone, with security settings allowing up to 50 approved contacts for calls and texts. Calls are answered with a swipe on the display.
For SIM cards to access a cellular network, Xplora states their watches are not compatible with Verizon, U.S. Cellular or Sprint. Instead, they recommend a T-Mobile connection/SIM card for the smoothest setup and to enable full use of your new watch features. The Xplora X5 Play device is 4G-, 3G- and 2G-enabled.
The included SIM card is activated with its bar code and with contract choices of two years for $7.99 per month, $9.99 for 1 year, or pay as you go for $11.99 per month. All plans include unlimited voice and data. And of course emojis. The Xplora X5 Play can also connect to a Wi-Fi network.
Safe Zones can be created through the data plan and the Xplora app to send an alert when a child wearing the watch enters or leaves a specific zone. The app is set up on …….