The world of electronics is penetrating deeper and deeper into our lives. People can easily access a wide variety of functions and services. This has become possible due to the latest technical advances. After all, hitherto bulky devices began to have minimal dimensions. This made it possible to combine them with dozens, or even hundreds, in a small area. An example is a watch with GPS navigation.
Description
It looks like an ordinary electronic watch. They are attached to the hand with a soft strap that does not constrain movements. The dial is similar to the screen of a regular mobile phone. A certain number of function buttons allows you to control the device.
Kinds
Watches with a navigator can be divided into two groups:
- For adults. Usually they are athletes or researchers of certain processes.
- For children, or rather parents. The watch is put on the child’s hand, but it passes information about it to the parents.
Although the set of functions for the watches of both groups intersects. So, both of them indicate the location of the owner, save tracks with routes, calculate the number of kilometers and steps traveled.
The main difference is that the clock in the first group displays the necessary information on the screen of this device, and the second on the mobile device connected via the Internet.
Consider examples of watches of both groups.
Suunto Ambit Watch
A Suunto Ambit watch with built-in GPS helps athletes and researchers identify different movement parameters. They combined all the well-known developments of the best devices, allowing you to control the parameters when playing sports in any weather conditions, including in the open air. In addition to the function of the GPS navigator, you can download hundreds of applications that are useful for people involved in sports. The watch is constantly improving, adding newly appeared functions and programs that can be activated and used during training and hiking.
- Use for cycling, in tourism, swimming, running.
- The route is navigated and waypoints are defined.
- The robust case of the model protects it from mechanical damage. The battery can work in GPS mode for a day.
- The clock can be customized to specific user requirements.
Runners can also use the many functions of a watch with a GPS navigator. It allows you to plan a run, analyze the distance traveled and upload the results of your route on the Web.
There are special applications for runners, skiers, snowboarders.
There is an application that allows you to estimate the amount of fat that is burned during exercise.
Each user can create their own application for Suunto Ambit.
Reviews say that a watch with GPS allows you to control the training process, record all the information about the tourist route. They suggest the time of the break, the heart rate monitor shows the value of the pulse.
Heart rate monitor shows the work of the heart.
Garmin Fenix 2 GPS Watch
In March 2014, a new model of the well-known Garmin Fenix 2 GPS watch went on sale. The model, which was produced earlier, was used in hiking, indicating the paved path. Now the clock indicates the VO2 max. There is a heart rate indicator. The watch is able to record readings when engaged in various extreme sports.
As part of its functions, the watch has a compass, a height meter, a barometer for determining atmospheric pressure, a thermometer for determining the ambient temperature, and an accelerometer. Remains in it the built-in GPS-navigator, the ANT + module . Using the built-in Bluetooth device connects to a mobile device. Those who use an iPhone from 4S can display information about calls. The GPS watch runs on a battery with a capacity of 500 mAh. The creators claim that such a charge will be enough to work for 5 weeks without recharging. If the GPS-navigator is on, then the device will be able to work for 50 hours.
The GPS watch is housed in a black case made of metal and plastic. The display closes the mineral glass from mechanical damage . Does not pass moisture at a depth of 50 m at a pressure of 5 atm. Case diameter - up to 49 mm. Its thickness is 17 mm. The strap is rubber.
Watches for children
Parents can be calm about their child if they have a GPS watch on their hand. They allow you to track the movement and location of the child on a Yandex card or another at any time of the day.
GPS watches for children also provide the opportunity to talk to the child on the phone. You can also set boundaries for which he should not go. As soon as this happens, you will receive an SMS message on your mobile device. A watch with a GPS tracker for children combines the watch itself, the phone and the GPS tracker (search beacon).
Installation
In order to be able to use a GPS tracker, a watch, a phone with a SIM card, they install a special program on their mobile device. And the child’s watch is tied to the phone numbers of the parents. Indicate several subscribers who can contact the child through the device (relatives, teacher, trainer). It does not accept other calls, thus limiting unwanted contacts.
Some models have the function of sending SMS and MMS messages, in others they are disabled.
Benefits
- A child will not lose a watch, like a regular phone, because it is fastened to a hand.
- When trying to remove it, parents receive information and can quickly contact via voice
- In case of danger, the child must press the SOS button and will automatically connect to you.
- Parents can not only track the movement of the child on the cards, but also hear what is happening around him in a silent call mode.
- The location of the child is determined with an accuracy of 5 m, indoors - 300 m. The developers claim that you can determine it even in the subway.
- You can configure the notification function of the completion of the planned route (the child came to school).
- You can view tracks about the movement of the child throughout the month. After all, no parent can monitor the movement on the map for days. Everyone has their own responsibilities at work.
- Additional functions. You can send your child reminders of important points, set an alarm through your phone. To promote, set a certain number of hearts. The child is reminded that they love and enjoy his success.
The main task of children's watches is to ensure the safety of the child. But they can perform other functions. For example, GPS-watches for children can determine the time of a walk, count the number of steps, calories spent during movement or sports. They even determine the quality of sleep.
Problems that may arise
The location of the child can only be seen where there is cellular communication. And although the coverage in any city is usually not bad, there are places where the signal disappears. This may be a section of the metro line, basements. But in such cases, parents can at least determine the place where the child was last in touch. This is important in case of any problems.
There is a moral issue. Will the child feel like an “experimental rabbit”, being under vigilant control 24 hours a day? Psychologists advise not to disclose to the child all the intricacies of the process and the possibilities that a watch phone with a GPS tracker possesses, but to report only that he can quickly contact his parents if necessary. This will help him feel protected.
Parents need to really assess the behavior of the child, do not scold him for changes in the route that do not threaten his safety. Indeed, sometimes control over children turns into an obsessive mania. The child is deprived of the right to privacy, to mistakes, which, in the end, form the character and responsibility for their fate.
Fixitime Watch
The name of the Fixitime watch is associated with the cartoon characters about Fixikov. These are such small electronic men who repair technical devices.
Watch with a GPS tracker for children Fixitime is very easy to use. They are easy to manage. The inputs for the SIM card and USB are located on one side. A SIM card is connected to the Internet to be able to receive information about the child.
There are three buttons on the second side. Two of them are “Call”, in the middle - to turn on and off.
On the third side there is a panic button SOS.
Since children are much quicker versed in this kind of technology, then studying a watch phone with GPS will not be difficult for them.
What do you need to have in order to get control over the movement of the child? GPS tracker watch and sim card. Parents go to the WhereCom iOS app to activate the watch. Then they fix their phone numbers to the digits. The child is in touch.