Xiaomi has introduced a new smartwatch for kids, the Mitu Children’s Watch S1, which will be available for purchase starting May 31st at 10:00 AM (Chinese time) for 1199 yuan (approximately $166). Let’s delve into its main features.
Key Specifications of Xiaomi Mitu Children’s Watch S1:
The Mitu Children’s Watch S1 boasts a 1.78-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 448 x 368, ensuring clear visual output. It comes with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal memory. The watch includes dual cameras—a 5MP front camera and an 8MP rear camera—facilitating video calls with dual camera switching, so parents can see both their child and the surroundings.
Advanced Positioning and Safety Features
The smartwatch supports five major satellite positioning systems: GPS, Beidou, GLONASS, GALILEO, and QZSS. It offers 90 days of high-precision trajectory query, indoor and mall positioning, AI positioning, and location tracking. This feature allows parents to track their child’s movements for up to 90 days.
The watch is equipped with an SOS emergency function, sending alerts to parents if their child enters or exits predefined zones such as home, school, or potentially dangerous areas. It can also detect deviations from usual routes and prolonged stops during a journey.
Health Monitoring and Educational Content
The Watch S1 comes with health monitoring tools that can track brain fatigue, eye fatigue, stress, emotions, heart rate, and blood oxygen levels throughout the day. Additionally, it offers over 100 courses in 9 categories, including skipping rope, running, and long jump. The watch is also waterproof up to 20 meters.
Educational apps are pre-installed on the watch, covering a variety of subjects such as stories, music, languages, math, logic thinking, and puzzle games. Multiple watch faces are available, allowing kids to customize their watch.
Connectivity and Privacy
For connectivity, the Mitu Children’s Watch S1 supports WeChat, QQ, China Mobile, China Telecom, China Unicom, and China Radio and Television, enabling children to make calls, send messages, and connect with friends. Parents can control their child’s interactions through the Mitu App.
The watch emphasizes data privacy, with multiple layers of encryption to protect children’s information. Parents can also set password unlocks and manage third-party app permissions. A quick 6-minute charge can power the watch for a full day. The watch features a detachable body, making it easier for children to take photos and videos.
