In the first event Apple from the autumn of 2020, Apple launched two new models of smart watches. Apple Watch 6 si Apple Watch SE, the latter being a low-cost version and a good alternative to Apple Watch 6.
With the new models of Apple Watch, the new operating system was launched watchOS 7, which brings new features and improvements. In addition to measuring the level of oxygen in the blood (capability for Apple Watch 6), reminder and stopwatch for hand washing (handwashing), Apple extended experience Apple Watch for the whole family. Even if they don't have an iPhone. Up to watchOS 7, to be able to use a Apple Watch it was mandatory to have a personal iPhone.
The new function, "Family Setup" introduced on watchOS 7 ensure family members connectivity, safety, peace si independence. It is enough for a family member to have an iPhone on which to run "Family Setup", And all family members, children si old they can enjoy everything Experiences Apple Watch.
Family members who don't have an iPhone can enjoy its many functions Apple Watch, calls FaceTime si messages with family members, Emailand even conversations Walkie-Talkie with other owners of Apple Watch located nearby.
Parents have the opportunity to approve the connections that their children want to get in touch with, so that they can use the communication functions of the child alone. Apple Watch.
Children and seniors from "Family Setup" will have on Apple Watch their own phone number and your own Apple ID. I can follow the events set in Calenddar, create my own reminders in Reminder and view photo galleries shared by the "tutor" account on the iPhone.
Through the new Apple Cash Family, parents can send money to children directly Apple Watch and I can track all their expenses directly from the iPhone in the application Wallet. They can choose to receive notifications when children or the elderly shop with Apple Watch,
The location system them allows parents to know at any time where their children are, by simply accessing the application "Find People”Present on all devices Apple. It is also useful for the elderly who leave the city alone. Location function and Emergency SOS offers extra peace of mind to children who have elderly parents si parents with young children.
With location notifications, the tutor can set to receive notifications when the child or elderly person arrives or leaves an established location.
"Family Setup" is such a great way control si safety as well as by peace. We will always know where our children and the elderly are, we will be able to easily communicate with them and we will be able to remotely control their expenses. For them, Apple Watch with "Family Setup" is also a means of entertainment and guide to a healthy lifestyle. They have access to fitness applications, monitoring of movements and physical exercises. Activity rings have been optimized with distances and time units dedicated to children. Outdoor Walk, Outdoor Run, Outdoor Cycle and other activities have been recalibrated for their physical performance and new data sharing options have been added. Activity. So that a child can challenge his friends, can share with them the performance of the extractions and has at his disposal a new page of Awards much more attractive and motivating.
Both children and the elderly can use the Emergency SOS function for emergencies, and the guardians will be notified immediately, if their number is in emergency contact. Health functions are also available and can be shared with other family members. The elderly can constantly monitor their pulse, do an ECG, check their blood oxygen concentration (Apple Watch 6). Each user can complete Apple Medical ID, where you can enter data about choices, conditions and other health-related information. He can choose whether the medical data should be shared with all family members or only with the guardian.
schooltime si Downtime are very useful options. In "Schooltime" mode on the screen Apple Watch a yellow circle will appear, a sign for both parents and teachers, as all notifications and access to applications Apple Watch are blocked. So that the child will not be distracted at school from the lessons and will not be bothered with alerts and notifications. "Schooltime" automatically activates the "Do Not Disturb" mode. It is if you want something similar"Bedtime", Only that in addition the access to menus and applications is blocked.
The time intervals in which the "schooltime" mode is activated can be set by the tutor and can be used both for school hours and during meditations or during homework time.
The child will be notified 5 minutes before the activation of the "Schooltime" mode.
It's a smart watch like Apple Watch useful for parents, children and the elderly?
Definitely yes. If we take into account that Apple has launched Apple Watch SE at very affordable prices, such a watch with the function "Family Setup”Will offer more a lot of peace to the tutors and parents. They will know all the time where children and the elderly are, will be able to them control access to applications and purchases made by Apple Paycan control which people they can come in contact with and I can contact at any time. Alert of emergency in case of accident si irregular heartbeat.
Children and the elderly will have access to entertainment, music, health and physical activities applications. Family Setup will be configured according to each member, child or elderly, watchOS offering age-specific features and functions.
