The Best Smartwatches for Kids

Choosing the right communication tool for a child can be complicated. We’ve tested over a dozen smartwatches to find the best one for different ages.

If you don’t want to give your kid a smartphone, but you do want them to have a way to communicate as they become more independent, you have options.

Along with our own tweens and teens, we’ve tested 14 smartwatches for kids. These gadgets have drawn more attention recently as parents and caregivers weigh the benefits of delaying a child’s first smartphone. This increased scrutiny comes amid rising concerns—including a warning by the surgeon general in 2023—that social media could harm the mental health and well-being of kids.

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