The best smartwatches for kids
There are plenty of age-appropriate smartwatches available for kids and teens which will give them independence, keep them entertained and let them easily stay in touch when they're out and about.
Best smartwatches for teenagers
Apple Watch SE: For ages 12+
Screen size: 44mm
Battery life: Up to 18 hours (with heavy use)
Weight: 36g
Water resistance: 50 metre rating¹
Connectivity: GPS and 4G³
Camera: No
Apple Watch SE 44mm is heavy on features, but light on price. Use Family Setup with your iPhone to pair watches for your children who don't have their own iPhone⁴, so everyone can stay in touch by phone, text message or Walkie-Talkie. Kids can also play music², find apps and close their Activity rings by staying active throughout the day. It gives more independence to kids, and parents have the comfort of knowing they’re just a call away³. Plus, Apple Watch SE 44mm is water resistant to 50 metres¹, so kids can dive right in and start tracking their splits and sets in the pool.
Apple Watch Nike SE: For ages 12+
Screen size: 44mm
Battery life: Up to 18 hours (with heavy use)
Weight: 36g
Water resistance: 50 metre rating¹
Connectivity: GPS and 4G²
Camera: No
Apple Watch Nike SE has been created with the same design and large display as Apple Watch Series 6. Housing an S5 dual-core processor and offering health notifications, fitness tracking and the ability to sync your child's tunes, it's ready to help them keep fit and have fun at the same time. It can tell when they've started a workout and its Activity rings will show all the ways they've moved throughout the day. Built-in GPS measures workouts and tracks their location, so whether your kids are going for a swim, run or a ride, they can leave their iPhone at home².
Terms and conditions
¹Apple Watch Series 6, Apple Watch SE and Apple Watch Series 3 have a water resistance rating of 50 metres under ISO standard 22810:2010. This means that they may be used for shallow-water activities like swimming in a pool or ocean. However, they should not be used for scuba diving, waterskiing or other activities involving high-velocity water or submersion below shallow depth.
²Apple Music requires a subscription.
³Wireless service plan required for cellular service. Contact your network provider for more details. Connection may vary based on network availability. International roaming is not supported.
⁴Not all features will be available if the Apple Watch is set up through Family Setup. Wireless service plan required for cellular service. Contact your service provider for more details.