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Xplora kids smartwatches
By Xplora Technologies (Norway). Visit Xplora kids smartwatches
Desk research from the maker's own pages. Not yet tried by us. Checked 2026-10-24.
Xplora sells 4G smartwatches for kids about 4 to 10, the XGO3 and the X6PLAY, that work without a phone. Children can call, text and send voice messages to parent-approved contacts, press an SOS button and take photos with the built-in camera. There is no open internet or social media. Focus modes cover school, sleep and weekends. The GoPlay activity platform counts steps and gives Xplora Coins that can be traded for rewards. Parents manage contacts, safe zones and location in the Guardian app.
Our take: Suits parents of young kids who want calls and location without a smartphone and like EU-style data limits; skip it if you want no camera or no monthly fee.
| Ages it suits | about 4-10 |
|---|---|
| What its terms say about age | Buyers must be at least 18; giving the watch to a child means you confirm you are the parent or guardian. Xplora says it does not knowingly collect children's data without parent permission and follows COPPA in the US. (terms) |
| Price | Paid. XGO3 $129.99, X6PLAY $169.99; Xplora Connect plan required: $12 a month or $120 a year plus tax, unlimited talk, text and data (USD, Oct 2026). |
| Works on | A device, iPhone and iPad, Android |
| Account | A parent's account |
| Ads | None |
| In-app purchases | Yes |
| The AI in it | No AI. |
What's good
- Works without a phone; approved contacts only
- Short data retention: location 72 hours, chats 1 month
- School and sleep focus modes
- EU-based data storage
Watch for
- Monthly plan required
- Camera on the watch
- Coins and rewards push step goals and the shop
- Constant location tracking
Data and privacy
Records: location, contacts, photos and chat messages; sends: calls, texts and voice messages to approved contacts; tracks: steps. Xplora says location history is deleted after 72 hours and chat history after one month, data is stored on Amazon servers in Ireland and Germany, and it follows GDPR and COPPA. Read the privacy policy.
Does it work?
The maker's own claims only (2 million devices sold, 700,000 monthly users). No independent study was found.
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Where these facts come from
- https://shop.myxplora.com/
- https://shop.myxplora.com/pages/plan-prices
- https://shop.myxplora.com/products/x6play
- https://shop.myxplora.com/pages/terms-conditions
- https://shop.myxplora.com/pages/privacy-policy
- https://apps.apple.com/us/app/xplora/id6740086849
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