Kenyan parents, if you’ve ever wished for a little extra peace of mind when your kids are out and about, Safaricom’s Masoko has the answer. Enter Canyon’s new 4G Kids smartwatches — a tech gadget designed to keep your child connected, safe, and entertained, all wrapped in a colorful, fun design.
What’s the deal? Well, Canyon is bringing two awesome models to the Kenyan market, both equipped with 4G capabilities, and preorders are open now on Masoko.com. These smartwatches aren’t just about telling time. Think two-way phone calls, GPS tracking, and yes, even educational games. It’s basically like strapping a mini smartphone onto your kid’s wrist. Plus, there are some free goodies worth up to Kshs 3,000 if you jump in with a preorder.
4G Smartwatches for your child that do more than just tell time coming soon on … yours truly.
🤙 Two-way phone calls
📍 GPS tracking via the Canyon Life App
🎮 Educational Games
… & much more
Preorder and get freebies worth up to KES. 3000 https://t.co/5aTuh0eyE0 pic.twitter.com/65a4zhMhLG— Masoko by Safaricom (@MasokoKe) October 9, 2024
Here’s a breakdown of the two models:
- Canyon 4G kids smartwatch KW41
The more affordable option is priced at Kshs 9,999 (with a Kshs 999 deposit for preorder). Your kid will be connected to you via phone calls on a fun and intuitive 4G device. It also has a child-friendly interface, seven educational games, and an SOS button for emergencies. The built-in music player and 0.3MP camera are cool little extras your kid will love to play with. It comes in bright colors like blue, yellow, and pink to match your child’s style. Here are the features:- Two-way phone calls
- 4G network support
- Doesn’t require an application
- 0.3MP camera and photo album
- SOS button
- Built-in music player
- Calculator, alarm clock, stopwatch
- 7 educational games
- Child-friendly interface and style
- Canyon 4G kids smartwatch KW44
If you want to spoil your kid a little more, the KW44 model is available at Kshs 14,999 (with a Kshs 1,499 deposit). This version lets your child make and receive video calls, track their location via the Canyon Life App, and offers extra durability with an IP67 waterproof rating — perfect for kids being, well, kids. The battery is beefier, there’s a 700mAh battery to keep it going all day, and preorder offers have fun add-ons like a wireless headset, Bluetooth speaker, or power bank, depending on which package you pick. Here are the features:- Compatibility: Android 7.0 and later, iOS 13.0 and later
- Compact kids’ smartwatch with 4G capabilities
- Make and receive video calls, text messages
- GPS tracking via the Canyon Life App
- Designated SOS button
- Camera, audio player, seven pre-installed games
- 700mAh of battery, 512Mb of storage
- IP67 Waterproof
Why Canyon?
Canyon, a tech brand known for delivering quality gadgets at budget-friendly prices, is making waves globally. Their smartwatches focus on practical features for kids — like phone calls and location tracking — while also adding a dose of fun with educational games and cameras. It’s a win-win for both parents and children.
With delivery starting as soon as October 15th, you’ll want to get in early for these freebies, which include up to Kshs 1,100 in airtime and extra gadgets like wireless headphones or power banks, depending on the model you pick.
These watches are designed to give kids a bit more independence while ensuring parents stay in the loop. So, if you’re ready to gear up your little adventurer, preorders are live now, and delivery is right around the corner.
