Place |
Name |
Characteristic in the rating |
1 | Reachfar RF-V16 | Stable, inexpensive, multifunctional |
2 | Minifinder Pico VitEx VG20 | Built-in drop sensor. Better Positioning Accuracy |
3 | TK STAR LK106 | Convenient and secure fastening clip |
4 | i365 A12 (GTP12AB) | Two in one: watch and GPS tracker |
5 | T8S mini | Storage of movement history up to three months |
6 | SmartTrust GT012 | The best tracker for a teenager. Lithium polymer battery |
7 | Where is my S30 | Domestic service in Russian |
8 | PILIGRIM KID 1200MA | Up to six days of continuous tracking |
9 | Tractive Realtime GPS | Augmented Reality Search |
10 | YaSmart FT03 | Best compactness |
Child safety is the most important thing. You need to know where the child is, whether he is safe. First of all, conversations with a son or daughter help in this. But the GPS tracker is still more reliable. This is a small device into which a SIM card with the Internet is inserted. It is able to read the user's position in space using GPS and GSM towers. This gives maximum data accuracy when used in the city or out of town.
All children's GPS trackers in our rating are not familiar to many watches with such a function. They have already become familiar, so they can be stolen from a child or thrown away. Therefore, we decided to review devices that can lie quietly and peacefully somewhere in a backpack or jacket, and no one will know about them.However, many of the models from the article can be made wearable: hung on a chain and worn as a necklace, attached to a watch strap or hung as a zipper.
How to choose a children's GPS tracker
A few important parameters that you need to pay attention to when choosing a tracker:
- operating temperatures. Actual for cold regions. Remember - the lower the temperature in your region - the more "persistent" tracker you need to take. Otherwise, it will simply turn off in the cold: the battery will not withstand low temperatures.
- Listening function. Needed if you plan to eavesdrop on what is happening around the child. This is not very ethical, but in some situations it can help out: for example, if a child gave an SOS signal and you want to know where he is and what happened.
- mobile phone function. It is necessary if the child knows that you are watching him. In this case, he will be able to call you from a GPS tracker or take your call if the main phone does not answer.
- Battery life. Depends on why you need a beacon. If you plan not to notify the child, then it is better to take a tracker with a maximum operating time: then you will have to delve into things less often to recharge the device.
- Positioning accuracy GPS. The more precise, the better. It is desirable that the GPS tracker be able to work with GLONASS and mobile base stations. Also, use a SIM card from a carrier that has the best coverage in the city.
- The presence of a button SOS. Must be if you tell your child why the tracker is needed. In this case, the child will be able to call for help.
- Dimensions and weight. The beacon should be as invisible as possible.In this case, it can be hidden behind the lining of a backpack or jacket, and then a child or an intruder will not find it.
TOP 10 best children's GPS trackers
The table contains the key characteristics of the trackers that were selected for our rating. According to them, you can find a model that is attractive to you in all respects.
Model | Accuracy GPS, m | Operating temperature, °C | Battery life, days | Button SOS | Receiving calls | Sending calls | Listening function |
Reachfar RF-V16 | 5-15 | -20 to +70 | to 10 | there is | there is | there is | there is |
Minifinder Pico VitEx VG20 | 3 | -20 to +55 | up to 20 | there is | there is | there is | No |
TK STAR LK106 | 5 | -20 to +55 | to 10 | there is | No | No | there is |
i365 A12 | 5-15 | -20 to +55 | up to 5 | there is | there is | there is | No |
T8S mini | 5-15 | -20 to +70 | up to 5 | there is | there is | there is | there is |
SmartTrust GT012 | 10 | -20 to +55 | up to 14 | there is | No | No | No |
Where is my S30 | 5-25 | -20 to +55 | up to 7 | there is | No | No | No |
PILIGRIM KID 1200MA | 5-30 | -20 to +55 | up to 29 | there is | No | No | No |
Tractive Realtime GPS | 5-15 | -20 to +55 | up to 5 | No | No | No | No |
YaSmart FT03 | 5-10 | -20 to +55 | up to 5 | No | No | No | No |
10 YaSmart FT03
Country: China
Average price: 3500 rub.
Rating (2022): 4.3
And our rating is opened by a simple, small and inexpensive GPS tracker for those who just need to know where the child is. The model is designed for covert wear, accesses GPS satellites, cell towers (LBS) and Wi-Fi networks to determine the location. In our ranking, this is the lightest, most compact and inconspicuous GPS beacon. Its weight is only 15 grams, and its dimensions are 4.5x2.8x1 cm. In fact, it can be safely hung on the zipper tab of a jacket, backpack, or used as a key ring.
The device is designed only to determine the position of the child in space. It does not have an SOS button, speaker and microphone. So you won't be able to contact the carrier, and the carrier won't be able to tell you about an emergency. But a decent accuracy of geodata (error within 10 meters) and a fairly tenacious battery (up to 5 days in standby mode), coupled with not the highest price and compactness, make it an excellent option for a simple observer.
9 Tractive Realtime GPS
Country: Austria
Average price: 4800 rub.
Rating (2022): 4.4
In general, this Austrian tracker was originally designed for animals. But it's also perfect for kids, especially with the augmented reality search feature. That is, you can look at the smartphone screen and see which way you need to go in order to find the tracker and the child. The gadget is protected by IPX7 technology, that is, it is actually waterproof. In addition to the gadget itself, you will need to pay for a subscription to the extended functionality of the application for it: the basic tariff will cost 3499 rubles per year, the premium one will cost 4199 rubles per year.
Naturally, the tracker has no SOS button, no microphone, no speaker. But the device allows you to accurately position the location of the pet in space and find it in a matter of minutes. You can track your movements in real time. The beacon has an intelligent tracking mode: it tracks the activity of the wearer's movements. And if it reads a noticeable increase in activity (for example, a child ran somewhere), then it begins to broadcast data more often. And one more bonus: it glows in the dark if you turn on the search mode!
8 PILIGRIM KID 1200MA
Country: Russia
Average price: 9000 rub.
Rating (2022): 4.4
Serious professional GPS tracker for baby tracking. It is presented as an elite accessory in a stylish design: there is even a leather case that needs to be attached to the belt. The gadget picks up GPS, GLONASS, LBS signals. Therefore, its positioning is surprisingly accurate - the difference with the actual location on the street is up to 5 meters, indoors - up to 30 meters, which is very good. The transfer of the location takes place on several events: movement, stop, time, departure, arrival, and so on. By pressing the SOS button, the exact coordinates of the child will be sent to the parent phones.
The tracker has amazing autonomy: in continuous tracking mode, it can work up to six days. And in standby mode with periodic sending of coordinates - up to a month! Few models can match this result. However, there were some drawbacks: there is no microphone or speaker here. You can only watch the child, but you will not be able to contact him. Unlike Chinese low-cost trackers, this one has been officially approved by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation: it is confirmed that the device is not a special technical device and does not violate the law.
7 Where is my S30
Country: Russia
Average price: 9700 rub.
Rating (2022): 4.4
Domestic model, designed for use in transport or with children. It supports not only GPS, but also GLONASS, which significantly improves the accuracy of displaying coordinates. Also, the device focuses on cell towers. The tracker cannot be disabled quietly.The battery is not pulled out of it, and when you try to turn it off with the button, it sends a notification to the phone and by Email. There is an SOS button, its activation is confirmed by vibration. The tracker is protected from water and dust (IPX5), but it will not withstand immersion.
There are two modes of operation: energy-saving and continuous. In the first case, the location is determined at a given interval. In the second, geodata are tracked constantly with a frequency of 30 seconds or more. In active mode, the device is discharged very quickly - in 14 hours. In anticipation, it can lie up to 16 days. Reviews about the tracker are mixed: the old ones talk about the low quality of service, while the more recent ones say about excellent work and high geolocation accuracy. Alas, the model cannot work as a phone. She doesn't have an audition either. Therefore, the tracker is suitable for those who do not expect to engage in eavesdropping.
6 SmartTrust GT012
Country: China
Average price: 3900 rub.
Rating (2022): 4.6
Slim and stylish tracker for those who consciously protect the child from loss and are ready to negotiate with him about wearing the device. The rugged look and credit card look make this the best model for keeping track of a teenager. But for this, you still have to agree with the child: after all, it is better to keep such a card in your wallet - there it will attract the least attention. Although, if desired, it can be hung on a string. There are few reviews about the tracker, but buyers say that the device is of high quality, it works as it should.
The model is as simple as possible - it has an SOS button, when pressed, you can send a distress signal to one or two parent numbers.There is a motion sensor, so the battery will not be consumed at rest. Position in space is tracked not only via GPS, but also via cell towers (LBS), and via Wi-Fi. The gadget has a reliable lithium-polymer battery. That is why the tracker turned out to be so thin (only 6 mm), but able to work in standby mode for up to 14 days. In addition, the model charges faster and is protected from fire or explosion even if damaged.
5 T8S mini
Country: China
Average price: 3500 rub.
Rating (2022): 4.7
A beautiful children's GPS tracker, which does not tell you that it is a tracking device. The model looks like a stylish pendant that can be worn on the body or clothes. The tracker is configured through the application. There you can also set the desired boundaries, SOS phone numbers, and also configure the gadget in different ways depending on your needs. Even the speed of the tracker is shown. The model is frankly miniature: its diameter is 4.5 cm, and its thickness is 1.6 cm. Therefore, it will not interfere with the child at all and will not attract the attention of strangers.
Supports positioning by both GPS and mobile towers. The history of all movements is kept for three months. Therefore, you can even look at the child's old routes. The tracker is able to work as a mobile phone - by long pressing the SOS button, the device calls the phone numbers entered into the memory. The gadget can also receive incoming calls without problems. In addition, the microphone allows you to covertly listen to what is happening around the wearer. And the presence of the speaker makes it possible not only to hear what the child says, but also to communicate with him.In fact, the gadget replaces the mobile phone if necessary.
4 i365 A12 (GTP12AB)
Country: 4000 rub.
Average price: China
Rating (2022): 4.8
Versatile and stylish tracker for tracking kids and pets. Supplied with a hand strap. Externally, the model resembles a watch, which will not attract the attention of intruders. However, in fact, this is a clock: the device is able to show the current time thanks to the display system. The device can work not only as a tracker. It can receive calls, which makes it also a fallback communication option. It is convenient that in addition to GPS and mobile stations, the tracker also supports Wi-Fi positioning - this further refines the coordinates.
SOS button available. When pressed, the GPS tracker sends a message with the coordinates to the specified numbers. You can add up to three SOS numbers. The model has a free mobile application in which you can track the position of the gadget on the map online. For continuous tracking, it is better to recharge the device daily. In "sleep mode" it can work up to five days, but in this case, the device will give out the coordinates only upon request or by pressing the panic button. If the tracker is turned off, but the child presses the SOS button for a long time, the device automatically turns on and sends the coordinates to parents, which is very convenient.
3 TK STAR LK106
Country: China
Average price: 4500 rub.
Rating (2022): 4.8
A universal tracker that is suitable for spying on children or pensioners, as well as for installation in a car. It has excellent accuracy - within 5 meters.It is able to notify by SMS about almost everything: about speeding, leaving the “fence” zone, running out of battery, and so on. Alas, the GPS tracker cannot make and receive calls. However, he has a quite tolerable microphone, which is used for wiretapping. To do this, just call the SIM card in the tracker, and it will automatically receive the call. There is an SOS button, by pressing which an SMS and exact coordinates are sent to the administrator's phone.
You can request location data via SMS or register in one of the services and see the full path traveled by the device. Real-time movements are available, but then you have to charge the model daily. You can build a route for any day, while all parameters will be saved: speed, stops, and so on. It is protected from dust and moisture according to the IP66 standard, so it will withstand if it is filled with something or briefly immersed in water. It features a high-quality clip - you can fasten the model to a belt or backpack strap, and it definitely will not fall off.
2 Minifinder Pico VitEx VG20
Country: Sweden
Average price: 5900 rub.
Rating (2022): 4.9
A beautiful children's GPS tracker with a rounded shape that looks like a toy. It will not attract the attention of intruders, thieves, or the child himself. The GPS beacon received a large SOS button, by pressing which all the numbers entered into the memory are notified, and a call button. Therefore, the gadget can work both as a mobile phone and as a GPS tracker. The accuracy of the model is striking - on the street, the error reaches only three meters. However, there is no wiretapping in it - the manufacturers made sure that parents do not eavesdrop on what is happening around the child.
The device is distinguished by the presence of a fall sensor: a notification will be sent to the parent’s phone if his child collapses somewhere with the gadget. This is especially useful when you need to keep an eye on young children. In addition, the GPS beacon is able to track speeding, going beyond the established boundaries, starting to move, and so on. Three priority numbers can be entered into the tracker, to which geodata will be sent. The device is protected by IP67 technology, which means it is waterproof and protected from dust and dirt. Reviews about the model are positive - this is one of the most popular trackers in the country.
1 Reachfar RF-V16
Country: China
Average price: 2600 rub.
Rating (2022): 4.9
A high-quality Chinese GPS tracker designed for hidden wearing by a child. The device is able to work as a mobile phone. The tracker has three buttons - two for calls and one SOS, which instantly sends the carrier's coordinates. The model is controlled via SMS commands, sends notifications about the discharge, changing the SIM card or pressing SOS. You can specify up to five SOS numbers. All numbers and commands are stored in the tracker's own memory. It works without problems at temperatures from -20 to + 70 ° C, but it needs to be recharged every 4-5 days, especially in winter. GPS positioning accuracy is 5-15 meters.
Calls to two numbers are supported - so the child will be able to communicate with the parent if he lost the phone. When you call, the tracker is able to pick up the phone automatically in the “silent monitoring” mode: you can eavesdrop on what is happening around the child. There is a "tracking" mode: in it, the model sends the coordinates to the server, where they can be viewed at any time. The default interval is 20 minutes.But you can bet more or less, starting from one minute. LEDs next to the buttons signal communication with mobile towers and GPS satellites. Alas, it does not support the Russian language.