The GPS location function, Tracking history, Safety zone Children's connected watch
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Location tracking is one of the most popular features of children's smartwatches, as it allows parents to monitor their child's position in real time . This feature offers great peace of mind for parents, as they can know where their child is at any time.
Children's smartwatches use positioning technologies such as GPS, Wi-Fi, and cell towers (LBS) to locate the child. The smartwatches then use these signals to determine the child's location and transmit it to the parents via the watch's mobile app .
GPS (Global Positioning System) location is a geolocation method that uses a network of satellites orbiting around the Earth to determine the position of a device , such as a child's smartwatch.
When a children's smartwatch is equipped with a GPS receiver , it can receive signals emitted by several satellites orbiting the Earth. Using these signals, the watch can determine its geographical position with an accuracy of a few meters.
The GPS system uses a technique called trilateration to determine an object's position. Signals emitted by satellites are sent to the children's smartwatch, which measures the time it takes for the signals to reach the watch. Using the signal travel time, the watch can determine the distance between itself and each satellite. By using the distances measured from multiple satellites, the watch can then calculate its exact position on the Earth's surface.
The accuracy of GPS location depends on several factors, such as the density of satellites in the sky, signal quality, and surrounding obstacles (e.g., buildings, trees, mountains, etc.). Under ideal conditions, GPS location accuracy is on the order of a few meters .
If the watch cannot pick up GPS satellites , some models can locate the watch via Wi-Fi .
WiFi location is a geolocation method that uses WiFi signals to determine the watch's location.
When a children's smartwatch connects to a WiFi network, it sends a signal that can be detected by nearby wireless access points (routers, WiFi hotspots, etc.).
When a user requests the location of a device, the location database looks up the device's MAC address and uses the corresponding geolocation information to estimate the device's location. The accuracy of this location method can be within a hundred meters, but it can be quite precise in urban areas with a high density of Wi-Fi access points.
However, it's important to note that Wi-Fi location tracking only works if Wi-Fi access points are available nearby. If the smartwatch is outside the range of Wi-Fi networks, Wi-Fi location tracking will not work.
If GPS and Wifi location are not available , the watch will locate itself by LBS (Low Beam Station) , a geolocation method that uses information from mobile phone networks to determine the watch's position.
When a children's smartwatch is turned on and connected to a mobile network, it sends signals to nearby cell towers. These towers are connected to base stations that record the signals sent by the smartwatch. The base stations then send this information to a location center.
The location center uses the information received to estimate the location of the child's smartwatch based on triangulation, that is, by calculating the approximate position of the watch based on the distances between the watch and the different relay antennas that have received its signals.
The accuracy of LBS location can vary depending on several factors, such as cell tower density, signal quality, and local topography. In densely populated areas with many cell towers, location can be quite accurate, while in less populated areas with fewer cell towers, accuracy may be lower.
It is important to note that LBS location only works if the children's smartwatch is switched on and connected to a mobile network . If the watch is switched off or out of range of the mobile network, LBS location will not work.
Why is the location incorrect ?
The accuracy of the coordinates depends on a number of factors. We try to use all available coordinate sources on the watches.
Location is determined by GPS, Wi-Fi and mobile networks.
The geolocation sources are used in the following order:
GPS - the most accurate location, of 5 to 20 meters ;
Wi-Fi - location with average accuracy, from 5 to 200 meters , in rare cases significant errors are possible;
LBS mobile networks - approximate accuracy, from 500 meters to 2 kilometers in town and up to 10 kilometers in the countryside.
First , the watch tries to determine the position using GPS . However, the GPS signal may not be available, the GPS signal may be weak , and due to certain obstacles (for example, a building roof), the GPS signal will not be available.
If the If GPS is unavailable but the child's device has Wi-Fi , Wi-Fi networks are used to determine location. In this case, the accuracy will normally be good.
If neither GPS nor Wi-Fi is found, mobile networks (LBS) are used to determine location. Location accuracy is rather low.
In the parent app, you can see how the coordinates are detected. If you see GPS, then the child's location is accurate; Wi-Fi is fairly accurate, but errors are possible; LBS (mobile networks) – the location is approximate.
When location is determined by the mobile network (LBS), a point on the map may not move for a long time and entry and exit notifications may also not be sent.
Security zones These systems allow parents to define specific geographic areas , such as home or school , where their child is expected to be. If the child leaves this area, the parents are immediately notified and can take steps to locate their child.
Safe zones work using the children's smartwatch's geolocation technology. Parents can set up safe zones in the watch's mobile app by defining a geographical radius around the desired location. When the child is within the defined zone, everything is fine, but if the child leaves the zone, parents will receive an alert from their mobile app.
Using safe zones can offer parents added peace of mind, knowing their child is safe within the areas they have defined . Furthermore, safe zones can help parents monitor their child's movements, allowing them to see when and where their child has left the designated area.
Safe zones can also be helpful for families with children on the autism spectrum or with other special needs. They can help prevent disorientation or wandering by allowing parents to easily monitor their child's movements.
It is important to note that safe zones do not replace parental supervision. Parents must continue to supervise and interact with their child to ensure their safety. However, safe zones can be a useful tool for parents, offering additional supervision and helping them keep their child safe.
It is important to note that GPS tracking on children's smartwatches only works if the watch is switched on and connected to a network. If the watch is switched off, out of network range, or has a low battery, GPS tracking will not function.
The tracking history feature on a children's smartwatch allows you to view the child's movements over a given period. It enables parents to see their child's location at any time and to know where they have been at any given time.
The tracking history works by periodically recording the location of the child's smartwatch at regular intervals. This location is then stored in the watch's memory or transmitted to a remote server.
When parents want to view the tracking history, they can log in to the mobile app associated with the child's smartwatch. The app then displays a map with markers indicating the watch's location at different times. Parents can zoom in on the map to see the child's location details at any given moment.
