Samsung and Google have introduced a new software experience in Wear OS called “Galaxy Watch for Kids” which is designed to make the Galaxy Watch 7 LTE (and possibly future wearables) are safe and fun for kids to use. The new software features and setup process is similar to Apple’s “Apple Watch For Your Kids” only on Android devices rather than iOS.

According to Samsungparents can set up their child’s Galaxy Watch 7 directly from their phone and activate its eSIM. After that, kids no longer need a phone to use the Galaxy Watch. The core features of Wear OS are available, with added guardrails for baby safety and parental peace of mind. That includes the ability to enable location sharing, manage who kids can contact through the Galaxy Watch, and set up a Do Not Disturb mode that works during school hours. Settings can be tweaked at any time from Google’s Family Link app.

To make tracking even more engaging, the Galaxy Watch for Kids comes with new kid-friendly customization options, such as a Rubik’s Cube or Tech Deck watch face (admittedly right up my alley when I’m 10 years old), Wear OS apps with characters from Barbie, Marvel, or PBS Kids and new colorful watch band options. Activity tracking and health data are also accessible in the Galaxy Watch for Kids experience.

Samsung isn’t reinventing the wheel in this regard – Google’s Fitbit Ace LTE The baby smartwatch was just launched in 2024 – but parents love to be able to track their children, and a smartwatch will eventually be healthier so that your children are always connected than a phone.

Galaxy Watch for Kids is now available on Galaxy Watch 7 LTE models from Samsung, AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon.