# Child-Tracking Devices imoo's Newest Smart Watch Ensures the Safest Back-to-School Transition By Francesca Mercurio | Published 2021-08-24 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imoo References: [imoostore](https://imoostore.com/) With back-to-school around the corner, the leading brand in [children's smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-bounce-2), imoo, launches a new child safety watch. The imoo Watch Phone Z1 was designed to ensure a child's security while also allowing the young person to gain independence. This new smartwatch used 4G to keep track of a child's whereabouts through video calls, [audio messaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karri), and [location tracking](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/family-safety-app). The smartwatch uses loT technology to power the device and allows children to distantly share happy moments with their parents. The app is equipped with a 'Class Mode' which ensures a child has no distractions during school hours. When 'Class Mode' is enabled, the watch will act as a regular watch and will only perform emergency calls. The product is currently available in the United Kingdom and Europe and retails for EU €99,00. Image Credit: imoo ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Child Safety Wearables:** There is an opportunity to innovate in the market of wearable devices for children that prioritize ease-of-use, child security, and independence. - **Iot-powered Tracking:** As IoT technology continues to develop, there is potential to create even more innovative tracking devices that utilize 5G networks for more robust location data. - **Smartwatch for Education:** As technology continues to disrupt the education industry, there may be opportunity for smartwatches to become educational tools in addition to safety devices. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** There is a growing market for child-friendly wearable devices that provide security and independence for young users, making it a prime opportunity for electronics manufacturers. - **Telecommunications:** With the rise of IoT and 5G networks, the telecommunications industry has an opportunity to explore more innovative tracking devices that utilize improved connectivity. - **Education:** As technology advances, there may be potential for smartwatches to become useful educational tools for students that bridge the gap between safety and learning. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Kid-Inspired Safety Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartwatch-phone-for-kids.md) - [Cellular Child-Targeted Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xplora-xgo3.md) - [Child-Friendly Safety Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gizmo-watch-3-adventure.md) - [Customizable Child Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/x6play-smartwatch.md) - [Kid-Safe AI Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinwheel-watch.md) - [Kid-Friendly Sport Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weariq-kids-smartwatch.md) - [Child-Friendly Fitness Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fitbit-ace-lte.md) - [Educational Finance Child Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mellow-watch.md) - [Advanced Kid-Friendly Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-bounce.md)