My youngest is starting to walk home from school this year, but I really do not want to get them a full internet-enabled device just yet because of screen time worries. I have been looking into older-style basic cells, but it seems like most of the family location-sharing tools I know about rely on installing specific apps that need a modern operating system. Can anyone tell me if there are any simple, call-and-text only devices out there that still feature built-in location technology so I can just monitor where they are from my own device?
Hi goldenmamba! What worked for us was getting a simple GPS tracker watch that doubles as a basic phone—no apps or internet, just calls, texts, and GPS location that you can see from your phone. Also, if you ever decide on a smart device later, tools like Eyezy are great for monitoring without being too invasive.