GPS trackers are for people who want to be tracked. Fortunately, small children generally do: Kids under the age of 10 don't want to get lost, and when they're lost, they want to be found. For pure tracking, as opposed to voice communication, the Jiobit is the best product we've seen so far. Jiobit is an American startup, run by ex-Motorola employees. That's relevant because the company has very responsive customer support, and the fit and finish on its product speaks of years in the wireless industry. The Jiobit tracker ($149.99; $99.99 with a one-year contract) is small, affordable, and convenient, with an innovative Bluetooth leash feature. It's effective for kids and potentially wandering elderly people.
The Jiobit itself is a rubbery teardrop, about as long as your pinky finger at 1.45 by 1.97 by 0.47 inches. It's gray on the front and white on the back. At 0.77-ounce, it's almost unnoticeably light. Two holes on the back can take a standard lanyard loop or an included belt clip, which clips securely to clothing. The device also comes with a charging cradle. It's relatively rugged, and IP68 waterproof. Dumping it in a bucket of water for half an hour caused no issues. The company provides a bunch of other examples of how to wear the tracker. It can be tied into shoelaces, for instance, or threaded through a hair band. And the Jiobit is a quiet, low-key design, so kids won't be broadcasting, "I'm wearing a tracking device," to everyone around them.
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https://www.pcmag.com/review/361871/jiobit
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