Redmi, the sub-brand of Xiaomi, has officially launched its first smartwatch dedicated to children, the Redmi Kids Watch, now available for pre-order on Xiaomi Mall in China. This innovative device will go on sale from March 25 at a price of 499 yuan (about 65 euros).
Redmi Children Watch is the sub brand's first smartwatch for children
One of the key aspects of the Redmi Children Watch is its robust security protection system. The device supports 9 levels of safety positioning, allowing parents to monitor their children's location in real time. It includes features such as 90-day high-precision path tracking, indoor positioning, and the ability to set alerts for dangerous areas.
Indoor positioning is particularly advanced: the smartwatch supports Precise location in over 4.000 major shopping malls, high-speed rail stations and airports across China, providing an extraordinary level of protection in public places. Xiaomi has promised a continuous expansion of these spaces to ensure even greater coverage.
The Redmi Children Watch comes with a screen from 1,68 inches with a resolution of 360 x 390 pixels, designed to offer clear and vivid visibility. It features a variety of dynamic and static watch faces to customize the look of the device. It also has a front camera from 5MP, perfect for taking photos and making video calls, making it an interactive and fun gadget for the little ones.
The device is compatible with the 4G networks from all four major Chinese operators: China Mobile, China Unicom, China Telecom and China Radio and Television. It also supports the ability to add friends on WeChat and interact with users of smartwatches from other brands, as well as allowing payments via Alipay and WeChat Pay, with parental control and limits.
The Redmi Children Watch not only provides security and connectivity, but also offers educational tools. Users can download educational apps that include materials for stories, music, math, English, and Chinese, making the device a versatile educational tool for children in primary and secondary schools (K12).
The device also integrates a sports system with 5 activity modes, including jumping rope and cycling, encouraging children to stay active. This makes it ideal for promoting a healthy and active lifestyle from a young age.
Under the hood, the Redmi Children Watch is powered by a battery 950mAh, capable of lasting 3 days with normal use. The device is water resistant up to 20 meters, providing parents with peace of mind during their children's daily activities. Other features include Xiao Ai support (Xiaomi's voice assistant), one-touch navigation, quick drainage, remote lost notification, and a built-in alarm clock.
