Ojoy A1: Smart watch for smart kids

You are never too young to own a mobile phone – at least that’s what a lot of parents seem to think today. If you fall into this category, you might like give your child, a device that is not likely to be misplaced or lost; that buys you peace of mind about his or her whereabouts and throws in few sensible fitness tools.

Thankfully, there is a device that does all of the above: Ojoy A1 is children’s smartwatch – cum- 4G phone, launched by Chennai-headquartered NWSD, in major markets of South East Asia, Middle East, US and now India.

Light on the wrist – at just 51 grams, but still sporting a 1.4-inch screen, Ojoy A1 can be synced with a companion app so that parents can use GPS to keep track of the wearer’s whereabouts. Calls can be made only to family and friends, within a list added by a parent.

The device like most smartwatches doubles as a step counter and activity tracker. Also thoughtfully, it has a weather feature and flashes extreme weather warnings. A basic 2 MP camera is also included as well as 4 GB of storage. The Rs 12,999 is currently selling online at a discounted price of Rs 9,999.