I love this watch! It allows you as a parent to input your child's schedule for their entire day from getting up in the morning to going to bed at night including all daily living activities throughout the day. It lets your child know for example when they have play time to when it's dinnertime. Perhaps the best part is how it helps my child wake up in the morning by alerting her through a vibration that it is time to get up. Now she is not so surprised when I enter her room and she is ready to start moving. Now that she is reminded to brush her teeth as the icon appears right after breakfast I don't have to tell her. We can actually leave the house on time now as the watch keeps my daughter on schedule. I think I need this too! :) I can use some help with my executive functioning as well!
This is a really well thought through watch for kids. My daughter (7 years old) needed constant reminders in the morning (eat breakfast, brush your teeth, put your lunch box in the back pack, get your clothes on... yes: AFTER breakfast and teeth brushing so that there is no spill) and in the evening. I didn't want to buy a gadget (smart watch) and wanted a watch she could actually use. It is BRILLIANT!!!
My daughter's first comment when she got the watch was: “I am so glad I have this. Now you don’t need to remind me!”
It works SO WELL. Not a single reminder. She is on top of it. And now she reminds me what to do.
I first bought the older version; this new version is so much better. And don't try to save a few dollars. The charging base is great. It has a magnet to plug/unplug the watch very easily. And it doubles up as a night light when the watch is charging.
The app allows the parent to set the schedule (e.g. Hip Hop Dance lesson every Wednesday 3:30pm to 4:15pm) and add multi-steps (clean bedroom every Wednesday 2:45pm to 3pm, get ready for dance lesson every Wednesday 3pm to 3:15pm).
The app synchronises the watch via Bluetooth. And then turns the Bluetooth OFF. This is great to avoid exposing your kids to radiowaves. Once synced, the watch has different modes to choose from (based on the age of the kid). For younger kids, icons (representing the activity to do) can be displayed.
I wish this products existed a few years ago for my other kids. And just to be clear: there are absolutely no game, distraction or anything like that.
Last nice bonus: when the kid presses on the screen 3 times, there us a text that is displayed "ICE" (in case of emergency). I have both our numbers (mom, dad) and her older brother's cell phone.
My daughter loves her watch so much I jumped on the occasion to upgrade with v2. Smoother bracelet, better overall finish. Can't wait to see motion sensors in action. Highly recommended.
After just few days of use, my daughter is more organized and self-aware of the next activity or task of the day. It's now fun to clean up her room, get prepared for school or rush to the bathroom to brush her teeth! i wasn't expecting such an engagement from her. Great product !
I bought the version 1 and the version 2. Version 2 is better quality for sure. The band is longer and nicer, the touch screen replaces the button and the fitness tracker is a nice addition. If the few extra dollars are not a problem for you, I recommend this version over the other.
Feature Product
- NEW - Octopus Watch Motion Edition is the first icon-based watch that empowers kids by teaching good habits and the concept of time, while also encouraging them to stay active with its new fitness tracker.
- It links time to events thru 2000+ icons*, making it the first clock that young kids can actually read and understand.
- It's a scheduler for children that fosters responsibility, independence and self-esteem.
- It's an assistant that helps parents prioritize expectations and stay consistent with daily routines.
- It's a fitness tracker that tracks physical activity and more.
Description
What is the Octopus Joy smartwatch?
It's an icon-based kids digital watch built specifically to help children understand time, form good habits and take responsibility for their actions through a consistent routine.
What's in the box?
1 x Octopus Watch Motion Edition
1 x Companion
1 x USB cable
1 x US AC Adapter
Free app (iOS & Android) with more than 2000 icons to choose from. *(Additional icons and photo-to-icon tool available with an active Octopus Premium subscription)
The Companion is a night light, wake up alarm and a charging station. The night light's duration and wake up alarm are customizable and can be set up via the free Octopus app.
Characteristics of Octopus Watch, the smallest smartwatch for kids on the market
- Weight: Only 11 grams (0.40 oz)
- Dimension: 40 mm case (1.57 in). 12 mm thin (0.47 in)
- Battery: rechargeable 75mAh that lasts 15 days with normal use
- Battery life: 3-5 days with motion activated, 15 days without motion activated
- Motion sensor: 3-axis digital accelerometer & 3-axis digital gyroscope
- Memory/history: ~2 years of events; 700+ alarms; 1300+ concurrent icons
- Hypoallergenic and swappable wristband
- Band fits wrists with a circumference ranging from 4.92 in to 7.87 in (12.5 cm to 20 cm)
- Touch button
Octopus Watch Motion Edition is not:
It's not a GPS tracker nor a phone (it does not require a SIM card or phone plan).
It doesn't emit sounds.
How does it work?
Parents download our free iOS or Android app to set-up the watch. Add activities and reminders such as "brush your teeth" through the app and sync with your watch. The watch gives the time with visual icons (and discreet vibration) making it the first watch that kids can actually understand.
We bought this for our 3-year-old son for his birthday. He seems to like it and it fits him comfortably. While the user interface seems to have some issues, the product itself is very sound. He enjoys watching the octopus charger more than anything! My wife and I both own Apple Watches, so he has adapted to wearing this watch fairly easily; however, the alerts do not necessarily drag him away from his playtime. All-in-all, a good product.
The best helper for an easier and smoother routine. Especially in the morning, the watch explains to my 5 years old what she is supposed to do. And she is happy to do it! Now, thanks to the watch, she understands what "it's the time" means! It's a life saver. It's not only about being on time… it reduces the morning conflicts, and that means a lot!
Really nice design! My kid already loves it! Helps her to get autonomy and organized!
Bought this for my 12 year old son who has ADHD and some developmental delays and works better on a sch. I use to have everything on his phone set to a timer but tht meant he always had to have his phone. This is so much better. Works great. It's not waterproof and I kinda wish it was. It's simple and easy for the kid to use. I can sync it to send a little happy reminder while hes at school. So far i am very happy with the purchase.
We bought these for our almost 5 and almost 7 year old children for Christmas and we (the kid and us) have loved it! Time is an abstract concept. Children’s thinking is more concrete. The octopus watch, bridges this gap, by using visual icons to show where/what activity is to take place at a particular “time.” Because it is easier for children to understand this connection, you can just point to the previously decided scheduled, without entering into a nagging battle. Children in turn can feel more in control and time management can be dealt in a more playful way.
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