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Hama child smartwatch launch

Overview

At the IFA trade show, accessory specialist Hama introduced a new smartwatch for children aged five to twelve. The device is designed to allow parental contact without a full smartphone, featuring video and voice calls, live location tracking, and a ‘Safe Zones’ notification system.

For emergencies, the watch includes a dedicated SOS button. It is IP67 waterproof and features a ‘school mode’ to disable distractions during class. Hama stated that data security is a central focus, with information stored on German servers, and the accompanying ‘Hama Protect’ app requires no subscription fees. The device is priced at 129 EUR.

Entities

Germany · Hama · Jorge Álvarez · SaveFamily

Timeline

  1. 24 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Hama introduces new smartwatch for children at IFA

    Hama has introduced a new smartwatch for children aged 5–12 at IFA, featuring SOS buttons, live location tracking, and video calls, with all data stored on German servers.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    SaveFamily launches GDPR‑compliant GPS smartwatches for children in Germany

    SaveFamily, a Spanish maker of GPS child smartwatches, launches GDPR‑compliant devices in Germany, priced from €139, with phone, WhatsApp and SOS features; CEO cites Germany as a key market.

Sources

audiovision.de · deutscherpresseindex.de