My daughter finished elementary school last month, so when she goes back to class in the fall, it will be at a new school. And as a tween, she's eager to arrive on campus without her dad in tow. I like to think this is because she doesn't want her friends to see how cool I am, and she's too polite to tell me otherwise.
Still, I want a way to be able to check in on her comings and goings, and I've decided the best way to do that is with an Apple Watch SE. Even better, I was able to snag one at a lower price, thanks to an Amazon Prime Day deal. You can currently buy an Apple Watch SE with cellular connectivity for $269, a $60 savings off the regular price for the 40mm model.
As you might imagine, Prime Day Apple Watch deals are top-sellers during Amazon's sales event, so the above deal has been available off and on throughout today. Earlier today, for example, I wasn't able to get the 40mm version with cellular connectivity, but a few hours later, the sale price reappeared.
For our family, the Apple Watch SE is a better choice than buying a cheap smartphone, as phones can be tempting distractions from schoolwork. Also, I'm not sure any of us in the family are ready to navigate social networking apps just yet.
The Apple Watch SE, in contrast, provides the needed connectivity without those pitfalls. Because we're getting the version with a cellular connection, my daughter can give us a call when she needs a ride or has to check in with us. And we'll be able to ping her location, thanks to the Family Setup features Apple makes available. It also will run watchOS 9 when that update arrives in the fall, something the Apple Watch 3 can't claim.
It's for those reasons we recommend the Apple Watch SE as one of the best GPS trackers for kids, even if that's not the device's primary function. Now, thanks to a Prime Day purchase, I'll have a chance to see for myself just how solid a recommendation that is.
