For our family, the Apple Watch SE is a better choice than buying a cheap smartphone, as phones can be tempting distractions from schoolwork. Also, I’m not sure any of us in the family are ready to navigate social networking apps just yet. The Apple Watch SE, in contrast, provides the needed connectivity without those pitfalls. Because we’re getting the version with a cellular connection, my daughter can give us a call when she needs a ride or has to check in with us. And we’ll be able to ping her location, thanks to the Family Setup features Apple makes available. It also will run watchOS 9 when that update arrives in the fall, something the Apple Watch 3 can’t claim. It’s for those reasons we recommend the Apple Watch SE as one of the best GPS trackers for kids, even if that’s not the device’s primary function. Now, thanks to a Prime Day purchase, I’ll have a chance to see for myself just how solid a recommendation that is.
