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THE LIGHT PHONE - A stylish mobile phone without the distractions or dangers of a smartphone.
PARENTSHIELD - A phone network with its own SIM, created with children in mind.
ANGELWATCH - A watch that’s a phone, without any of the dubious stuff.
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The Light Phone is a stylish alternative to a smartphone, without the dangers or distractions of social media, games or browsing. Designed for adults so kids won’t feel they’re getting something kiddyish.
KEY FEATURES
No social media or web browsing
A mobile phone without the dangers or distractions of social media, games or browsing.
Functions
Calls, texts, alarm clock, calculator, directions, music player, notes/voice memo, calendar and podcasts. Headphone jack and Bluetooth, and can be used as a personal hotspot.
No blue light
The screen doesn’t emit any blue light, is visible in direct sunlight and limited to black and white, intentionally.
Privacy
The Light Phone build all the tools from scratch to ensure there are no third-party apps tracking your child. Lightphone users are the customers, not the product.
Compatibility
You will need the international version of The Light Phone in the UK.
It works with Vodafone, Three and Giff Gaff. It’s not compatible with O2 or EE.
For more information and to order, click the button below.
ParentShield is a phone network with its own SIM, created with children in mind.
From the outset, the ParentShield SIM blocks all anonymous calls to or from the child’s phone.
KEY FEATURES
Wide coverage
ParentShield SIMS are particularly recommended for use where children may otherwise lose signal and need to call home.
Ultra secure call blocking
Block everything apart from chosen numbers, or block individual callers’ calls and texts with a single click instantly and without needing to touch the phone.
Unlimited calls & texts home
ParentShield SIM cards have two home numbers that can be called or texted at any time – even if the user has run out of minutes or texts.
Record all texts
ALL text messages are recorded and stored in an online account for you to review. Even if texts are deleted from the phone, they stay in your ParentShield Portal for you to check.
Be in charge of data
You decide whether you want your child to have data – so how much online access when they are out and about away from home Wi-Fi.
Record all calls
ALL calls are recorded and stored in a secure online portal for you to listen to & download. Most customers don’t choose to check regularly, but you have peace of mind knowing they’re there. Just in case.
Time Controls
Take full control over the times that your child can talk, text or use mobile data.
Set ‘bedtime’ after which the ParentShield SIM can’t call, text, or use mobile data. The only exceptions are for the emergency home numbers and the emergency services.
Detailed Alerts
Be alerted instantly by text message to YOUR phone should a message to or from your child’s phone contain any concerning words or phrases, or if your child starts communicating with someone you don’t know.
Social media
If your child has a smartphone and tries to download a social media app – like Snapchat, Instagram or TikTok – ParentShield blocks the SMS that the platform sends to set up the account. They then send an alert to your phone. This blocks any social media app that uses your child’s phone number in the setup process. It can’t however deal with inappropriate content on, for example, YouTube. See our video guides page for help with this. Parentshield also send out parental controls instructions.
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A watch that’s a phone, with no internet. And because it’s a watch, it can’t be lost (OK, it’s harder to lose!).
KEY FEATURES
Stay in touch safely
Secure cellular & video calling, messaging and more with parent assigned contacts; and block everyone else.
Quick SOS button
With one long-press, your child can easily auto-dial three emergency contacts, one after the next, until answered.
GPS tracking
Find & track your child using built-in cellular GPS from anywhere and set location boundaries with exit alerts.
Monitor vital signs (unlikely to be needed – unless your child has special medical needs)
Use the app to remotely take vital sign readings remotely including Body Temp, Blood Pressure, Heart Rate and more.
No social media or web browsing
A mobile phone without the dangers or distractions of social, games and browsing
Remote audio and video
Alleviate separation concerns with discreet remote listening, photo capture, even video using the Angel Watch app (not needed at all, we’d hope, unless in case of emergencies).
Compatibility
Only works with EE in the UK. The free Angel Watch app is available on iOS or Android, worldwide.
For more information and to order, click the button below.