In the first Apple event in the autumn of 2020, Apple has launched two new models of smart watches. Apple Watch 6 and Apple Watch SE, the latter being a low-cost version and a good alternative to Apple Watch 6.
With the new Apple Watch models, the new operating system was launched watchOS 7, which brings new characteristics and improvements. Besides the measurement of the level of oxygen in the blood (capability for Apple Watch 6), reminder and chronometer for hand washing (Handwashing), Apple has expanded the Apple Watch experience for the whole family. Even if they do not have an iPhone. Up to Watchos 7, to be able to use an Apple Watch was mandatory to have a personal iPhone.
The new feature, "Family Setup" introduced on Watchos 7 provides family members connectivity, safety, Quiet and independence. It is enough for a family member to have iPhone to run ”Family Setup", And all family members, BOYS and old can enjoy all experientele Apple Watch.
Family members who do not have iPhone can enjoy the numerous features of Apple Watch, from Facetime calls and Messages with family members, email-i and up to conversations Walkie-Talkie with other Apple Watch owners in proximity.
Parents have the opportunity to approve the connections with which children want to come in contact, so that they can use the Apple Watch communication functions alone.
Children and seniors (old) From "Family Setup" will have on Apple Watch their own phone number and own Apple ID. I can follow the events set in the calendar, create their own reminder reminder and view photo galleries shared by the "Tutore" account on the iPhone.
Through the new Apple Cash Family, parents can send money to children directly on the Apple Watch and can follow all their expenses directly from the iPhone from the Wallet application. I can choose to receive notifications when children or old people shop with Apple Watch,
Location system Allows parents to know at any time where their children are, by simply accessing the application ”Find People"The presence on all Apple devices. It is also useful for the elderly who go alone in the city. The localization function and Emergency SOS offers extra peace of children who have older parents and parents with young children.
With location notifications, tutor can be set to receive notifications when the child or the old man reaches or leaves an established location.
"Family Setup" is an excellent means so control and safety as well as the Quiet. We will permanently know where our children and old people are, we will be able to communicate easily with them and we will be able to control their expenses. For them, Apple Watch with "Family Setup" is also a means of entertainment and a healthy lifestyle. They have access to fitness applications, monitoring of physical movements and exercises. Activity rings were optimized with distances and time units dedicated to children. Outdoor Walk, Outdoor Run, Outdoor Cycle Other activities have been recalibrated for their physical performance and new data sharing options have been added Activity. Thus, a child can cause his friends, can share with them the performance of the external and has a new page of Awards much more attractive and motivating.
Both children and the elderly can use the Emergency SOS for emergencies, and the tutors will be announced immediately, if their number is on emergency contact. The functions of "Health" are also available and can be shared with the other family members. The elderly can permanently monitor their pulse, do EKG (ECG), check the oxygen concentration in the blood (Apple Watch 6). Each user can complete Apple Medical Id, where he can register data about choles, conditions and other health information. It can choose whether the medical data is shared with all family members or only with tutor.
Schooltime and Downtime They are very useful options. In the "Schooltime" mode on the Apple Watch screen will appear a yellow circle, a sign for both parents and teachers, that all notifications and access to Apple Watch applications are blocked. So the child will not be distracted at school from classes and will not be disturbed with alerts and notifications. "Schooltime" automatically activates the "Do Not Disturb" mode. It is if you want something similar ”Bedtime", Only in addition, 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 for both school hours and during meditation or during the topics for school.
The child will be notified 5 minutes before activating the "schooltime" mode.
Is it a smart watch like Apple Watch useful for parents, children and old people?
Certainly, yes. If we consider that Apple has launched Apple Watch SE At very affordable prices, such a clock with the function ”Family Setup"It will offer May Lots of peace to the guardians and parents. Will know permanently where are the children and the elderly, they will be able to Control access to applications and shopping made through Apple Pay, pot Control what people can come into contact with And I can Contact anytime. Alert emergency in case of accident and Irregular heartbeat.
Children and old people will have access to entertainment, music, health and physical activities. Family Setup will be configured according to each member, child or old, Watchos offering age -specific features and functions.
