# Kid-Friendly Anime Smartwatches The Hello Kitty iTOUCH PlayZoom Smartwatch Has a Games & a Camera By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-06-09 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/itouch-playzoom References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/american-exchange-group-partners-with-sanrio-for-new-collection-of-hello-kitty-smartwatches-for-kids-301071105.html) [Sanrio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/babyg-bgd10k) partnered with [American Exchange Group](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-americana-edition) to launch a collection of [Hello Kitty](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-house-ghsmwl-x-sanrio)-themed iTOUCH Wearables PlayZoom smartwatches for kids. In the collection, each smartwatch is decorated with a unique Hello Kitty print and comes loaded with games and a swivel camera for taking photos and videos. The smartwatch for kids also offers a voice recorder and special effects that can be added, as well as other basics like an alarm clock, stopwatch and timer. Packed with features for creativity and activity, the Hello Kitty smartwatches promise hours of entertainment. The kid-safe design is free from GPS tracking and data connection, so that kids ages four and up can develop independence while exploring a device of their own. Image Credit: American Exchange Group ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Smartwatches for Kids:** Opportunity to create smartwatches specifically designed for children, with unique features and kid-friendly designs. - **Character-themed Wearable Tech:** Opportunity to collaborate with popular characters and brands to create themed wearable devices for kids, combining entertainment and functionality. - **Kid-safe Technology:** Opportunity to develop technology products that prioritize safety and privacy for young users. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunity for consumer electronics companies to expand their product offerings by targeting the children's market with smartwatches and other wearable tech. - **Toy Manufacturing:** Opportunity for toy manufacturers to incorporate technology into their products and create interactive, character-themed smartwatches for children. - **Children's Apparel:** Opportunity for children's apparel companies to collaborate with tech companies to create wearable devices that integrate seamlessly with kids' clothing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cartoon-Branded Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-house-ghsmwl-x-sanrio.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 Safety Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gizmo-watch-3-adventure.md) - [Detachable Display Kids Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huawei-kids-watch-5x.md) - [Customizable Child Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/x6play-smartwatch.md) - [Interactive Character Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nickwatch.md) - [Advanced Kid-Friendly Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-bounce.md) - [Kid-Inspired Safety Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartwatch-phone-for-kids.md)