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[Dialed In](https://www.t-mobile.com/dialed-in) 2. Category:[Devices](https://www.t-mobile.com/dialed-in/category/devices) [DevicesCategory](https://www.t-mobile.com/dialed-in/category/devices) # Our 4 Picks for Best Devices for Kids Published: December 8, 2025 |6 min read Check out our fun, feature-packed, easy-on-the-wallet ideas that kids (and parents) will love. Curious to explore this topic with AI? Try it out with [ChatGPT](https://chatgpt.com/) or [Perplexity](https://www.perplexity.ai/search/new?q=Fact-check%20and%20expand%20on%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.t-mobile.com%2Fdialed-in%2Fdevices%2Fbest-phones-for-kids).   #### Jump to a Section 1. [Best Smartwatch for Kids (Android):  SyncUP KIDS Watch 2](https://www.t-mobile.com#4) 2. [Best Smartwatch for Kids (iOS): Apple Watch SE 2nd gen 40mm](https://www.t-mobile.com#5) 3. [Best Tracker for Android Families: Chipolo POP Tracker Tag](https://www.t-mobile.com#4) 4. [Best Tracker for Teens: SyncUP DRIVE](https://www.t-mobile.com#5) - Share "Our 4 Picks for Best Devices for Kids" on X - Share "Our 4 Picks for Best Devices for Kids" on Facebook - Share "Our 4 Picks for Best Devices for Kids" on LinkedIn \*This comparison guide was created by T-Mobile to help you explore products sold  in our store. The opinions expressed here reflect our editorial perspective based on publicly available features, specifications, and articles.  \*Product pricing and availability are subject to change. Visit our [website](https://www.t-mobile.com/) for the latest offers on phones, devices, and accessories.  You want a device that’s fun for the kids, but also simplifies your world, offering a little peace of mind, while helping everyone stay connected. We've rounded up some of our favorite devices for kids that are kid-ready right out of the box or easily customizable with features to fit your family's needs.   Whether you need something that's perfect for playing games, doing schoolwork, keeping in touch, or [staying entertained on road trips](https://www.t-mobile.com/dialed-in/tips-tricks/keeping-kids-entertained-on-summer-road-trips), we've got 4 ideas that both you and your kids will appreciate. ## 1. Best Smartwatch for Kids (Android): [__SyncUP KIDS Watch 2__](https://www.t-mobile.com/smart-watch/t-mobile-syncup-kids-watch-2) If you want to stay connected but have little kids who aren't quite ready for a phone, this cute kids' smartwatch is a win-win for you both. It has a lot of healthy-living tools and tracking capabilities built in, plus it's durable, boasts customizable characters/themes, and since it's made for children, it has [Kids' Line Privacy](https://www.t-mobile.com/privacy-center/our-practices/childrens-privacy-notice#section2) features. That means, since the account is used by a child under the age of 16, their data won’t be used for advertising, plus, we’ll opt the line out of receiving marketing communications. Here are just a few other things it can help you do:  - Stay connected with your kids via texts, calls, videos, or voice messages. See where your kids are 24/7, thanks to real-time secure location tracking and virtual boundary alerts. - Add an unlimited number of contacts, including emergency contacts, all pre-approved by you! There's even a designated 911 button for emergencies. - Give them access to full features or choose the School Mode setting to help them stay focused in class. - Let your kids capture all their best moments with a 5MP camera and have fun playing a selection of kid-friendly games. - Keep them challenged and on-the-move with a step counter that lets you set daily step goals. You can even set tasks, reminders, and rewards for your kids. There's also a built-in alarm, timer, and stopwatch. - Enjoy the peace of mind that durability brings. It's splash friendly and water resistant, and when you add a long-lasting battery to the mix, it's one of the best kids' watches for the littler ones. ## 2. __Best Smartwatch for Kids (iOS)__: [__Apple Watch SE 2nd gen 40mm__](https://www.t-mobile.com/smart-watch/apple-watch-se-2nd-gen-40mm) Featuring a choice of cool band colors and the Apple design you love, this smartwatch is just right for parents who want to help their kids active, healthy and connected on the go. It has a huge Retina display with up to 1,000 nits of brightness, health tracking and notifications, emergency calling, and a powerful battery that lasts up to 18 hours. The best part? It works with Family Setup3 so you can keep tabs on your child via an app, even if they don't have their own phone. Here are the features you'll appreciate:   - Connectivity for all. You can use the GPS + cellular model of the Apple Watch to hook your kids up to Family Setup in a blink. Just pair you child's watch to your iPhone and manage everything using the Apple Watch app. - Access to safety features. Kids can simply hold down the side button on the watch for help in an emergency. - Healthier goals. This watch can detect current heart rate, as well as high or low heart rates. Plus, you can customize it to help your child meet healthy activity goals by tracking Move minutes, time spent outdoors and more. - Grows with your kids. Even when your kids are old enough to have their own phones, they'll appreciate all the powerful features available to them on this smartwatch.  ### __Best Trackers for Kids’ Stuff__ If your child is constantly misplacing their backpack, lunchbox, or jacket, a good tracker is a small investment that delivers big peace of mind. Whether you're in the Apple or Android ecosystem, you've got excellent, affordable options to help you (and your kid) track their stuff.  ## 3. __For Android Families:__ [__Chipolo POP Tracker Tag__](https://www.t-mobile.com/accessory/chipolo-pop-tracker-tag) - Fun, colorful, and works with Google. Chipolo POP is made for Android users, with bold colors and an easy-to-use app that integrates with Google’s Find My Device. - Out-of-range alerts. Get notified if your child leaves something behind at school or a friend’s house. - Loud ring. With a loud sound alert (up to 120dB), it's easy to find even in noisy spaces or under a pile of clothes. - Water resistant & long-lasting. Designed to survive everyday kid chaos, it’s splash-proof with a replaceable battery that lasts up to a year. ## 4. __Best Tracker for Teens:__ [__SyncUP DRIVE__](https://www.t-mobile.com/hotspot-iot-connected-devices/t-mobile-syncup-drive) If you've got teens ready to hit the road, you're probably feeling a little anxious. That's why so many parents will love this device, which works in tandem with a monitoring app. Not only can it help detect things like crashes, hard breaking, speed, and the car's location, it also offers a lot of other extras. Just plug the on-board diagnostics reader into the OBD-II port of your teen's compatible vehicle and watch it go to work! Here's a closer look at what you can do:  - Use the SyncUP DRIVE monitoring app to track the vehicle's location with real-time map views, while getting alerts about driving behavior, including speed, crashes, and any disturbances (potential break-ins, tow alerts, and more). - See trip histories, as well as updates about the car's health, including recall notifications, performance, and maintenance info via an easy-to-read dashboard on your phone. - Get 24/7 roadside assistance (for lockouts, jumps, tire changes, tows, and more.) It also includes a gas-price viewer and gas-station locator. Your teens will also love that it turns their vehicle into a Wi-Fi hotspot, offering connectivity for up to five devices. No matter which devices or phones you choose for your kids—fun, safety and easy-to-use features are key. 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