Apple is launching a new parental control feature in India, bringing the popular Apple Watch for Kids service to the market this week. This feature, which has gained traction in various countries, enables parents to stay connected with their children through an Apple Watch, even when they are not carrying an iPhone.
To leverage this feature, all you need is an iPhone, an Apple Watch, and access to the family setup tool. Remarkably, this feature is compatible with various Apple Watch models, so you don’t need the latest version for it to work. Moreover, kids are not required to carry an iPhone while on the go.
Apple Watch for Kids in India: Functionality Explained
Apple Watch for Kids allows parents to monitor their children's activities when they are at school or away. The setup does not necessitate providing the child with an iPhone; instead, you can pair an Apple Watch with LTE capabilities and manage it from your iPhone. This enables you to track their movements, call, or message them directly through the wearable device.
In addition, you can disable notifications during school hours to ensure they focus on their studies. The Apple Watch also includes an emergency SOS feature, which can alert parents in case of any urgent situation. The Find My feature adds another layer of security by allowing parents to track their child's location. The feature is designed to sustain the Apple Watch's battery life for up to 14 hours.
Setting Up Apple Watch for Kids: A Step-by-Step Guide
To utilize this kid-friendly feature, you'll need an Apple Watch Series 4, Watch SE, or a later LTE model running on watchOS 7.0 or higher. It also requires a cellular plan for the Apple Watch and needs to be paired with an iPhone 6s or later.
Parents can control the content available on the Apple Watch, including approving which apps and photos the child can access. The kids will have their own Apple ID, linked to the parent's iPhone, to make this setup functional and secure.
By expanding this useful tool to India, Apple is ensuring parents can stay connected and secure their children's wellbeing in a technologically advanced manner.
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