I’m after a watch that I can put on a kid when they are on their own at a park etc.

What I’d like:

  • It’s own data connection so it doesn’t need a phone with it
  • Home Assistant support so I can track it remotely via home assistant, automations, etc
  • Some way of calling them when it’s time to come home, or them calling us when needed
  • We don’t have an iPhone so I think Apple is out since it needs an iPhone for setup
  • No subscriptions outside of the cost of the cellphone plan
  • Preferably doesn’t need OEM servers, just connect to Home Assistant
  • Handling knocks and bumps would be a bonus
  • If you can run a non-google OS without tracking etc GrapheneOS style then yay but I don’t know if that exists

Any suggestions?

  • DataCrime@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
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    4 days ago

    Nice! This was my first thought too.

    I think Garmin makes some satellite linked rescue devices but they cost a small fortune and require a subscription. Not to mention a clear view of the sky, which seems a bit oxymoronic now that I’m thinking about it.