The child went to school, we bought him a children's smart watch with GPS navigation, and the question immediately arose, what tariff to choose for this watch? There are several models of children's watches with a phone function and a GPS tracker: Smart Baby Watch, Q50, Q80, Q90, Aimoto, K911. We took the latest smartwatch model from this list, but this does not change the essence, because... They all have the same needs: a little Internet traffic (about 70 MB per month) for transmitting geolocation data, incoming and outgoing calls, SMS messages.
Our instructions for the K911 watch stated the following requirements:
Important! This device must use SIM cards from operators that support the 2G network. SIM cards Tele2 (Moscow region), Yota, MTS Smart are not suitable!
Prerequisites before first use:
- Lack of PIN code on the SIM card;
- Internet is activated and paid for;
- MTS is disabled on SIM cards.
On the first day, we inserted the first available SIM card; it turned out to be a Sim from MTS with an archived RED Energy 2013 tariff plan and the BIT option connected. The smartwatch started working, the Life Button application connected and synchronized.
Later, after googling the Internet, I found the following tariff recommendations for children's watches with GPS:
Sim card for gps tracker. Which is better
Cellular operators (Beeline, Tele2, Megafon, MTS) have provided an option for using children's watches, as a result of which they have created special tariffs.
Megaphone
The SIM card for the Megaphone GPS tracker with the established Smart Home tariff has the following cost for using cellular communications:
- Outgoing call - 5 rubles/min.
- Sending an SMS message - 2 rubles.
- Sending an MMS message - 7 rubles.
- Internet - 50 MB per month.
- Subscription fee - 0 rub.
MTS
The “Smart Device” tariff has an annual fee of 800 rubles. Tariff conditions:
- Calls - 30 min./month. When the package is exhausted - from 2 to 3 rubles/min.
- SMS - 100 messages per month. If the package is used up, the cost of one message is from 2 to 3.5 rubles.
- Internet - 200 MB per month.
- There is no option to send MMS.
Beeline
Tariff plan "Signal", designed for children's trackers and other similar devices. The subscription fee is 1 rub. in a day. Tariff conditions:
- Calls - 5 rub./min.
- Internet - 2 rubles. for 1 MB.
- SMS - 2 rubles.
- Sending MMS - no.
Tele 2
The operator does not have a special tariff plan for children's trackers. However, there is an “Internet for Devices” tariff, the price of which is 300 rubles/month.
Also, when using a SIM card from the Tele2 operator, users notice shortcomings in the use of cellular communications. The signal often disappears, which makes it impossible to make a call or use the Internet.
What to choose?
For children's smartwatches, it is recommended to choose a tariff from MTS, which has all the necessary cellular functions and a low monthly fee. You can also use the “Signal” tariff from Beeline if your child does not often use the services provided.
Bottom line. Which tariff plan is better?
The best tariff for children's watches is all specially developed offers from leading telecom operators. Compared to standard package offers, their cost is 10-15 times more profitable.
Of the proposed ones, the “Smart Device” from MTS can be called profitable. Low subscription fee and package offer cover all user needs. Even in comparison with Beeline’s attractive at first glance “Signal”, which charges a minimal subscription fee, MTS wins because calls from Beeline are more expensive.
We definitely do not recommend experimenting with Tele2 if you are not ready to risk the Smart Baby Watch Q50 or any other model.
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Equipment and description
It is possible to install Beeline Glonass monitoring equipment that provides the following information:
- Fuel level in the tank;
- Start of operation of the excavator bucket and other mechanisms;
- Presence of a passenger in the cabin, etc.
And what may be useful to you, you can find out in the article, there are no secrets.
Beeline offers its customers the following types of equipment for GPS monitoring of vehicles:
| Name | Key Features | Price |
| Scout MT-700 Std/Pro | Possibility of connecting the device to a fuel level sensor, checking the presence of a passenger, and the operation of mechanisms. | 8,600 rub. |
| Teltonika FM5300 | The GLONASS/GPS/GALILEO module is installed. In case of connection loss, the device will store up to 16,000 records. | 6,200 rub. |
| Teltonika FMA110 | Possibility of connecting an additional CAN adapter that collects information from the vehicle’s CAN bus. | RUR 2,400 |
| Teltonika FMB010 | Supports SD card up to 32 GB, where recordings will be saved in case of loss of connection. Bluetooth support. | RUB 3,200 |
| MetaSystem T.6 | Beeline tracker, recording an accident and all the necessary information about the accident. | 4,500 rub. |
| cGuard Personal | Good battery. In standby mode it works without recharging for up to 2 weeks. | RUR 7,200 |
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MTS
Internet for a navigator with MTS tariffs can also be obtained in two ways: through products without a monthly fee and unlimited tariffs. For example, on the “Per Second” tariff, the Internet is provided in packages of 20 MB for 25 rubles, and if you disable the optimizing options, then a megabyte will cost 9.90.
According to reviews from navigator owners, the optional “First Internet Package” is quite enough to comfortably update the traffic situation. 3 GB will be available per month with a daily payment of 12 rubles.
The operator also has additional package options for tariffs without a monthly fee.
However, their cost is quite high, and it is better to pay attention to package offers designed for use on smartphones and tablets. If we consider MTS tariffs for a navigator with a large volume of traffic, then the minimum cost will be 400 rubles per month for the “Smart” tariff
This price includes 5 GB of Internet traffic. This tariff is also suitable for Yandex navigator installed on a smartphone or tablet.
If we consider MTS tariffs for a navigator with a large volume of traffic, then the minimum cost will be 400 rubles per month for the “Smart” tariff. This price includes 5 GB of Internet traffic. This tariff is also suitable for Yandex navigator installed on a smartphone or tablet.
Now let's look at the prices for sending SMS
- The cost of sending SMS to numbers located in a given region is 1.5 rubles .
- The cost of sending SMS within Russia is 3.8 rubles .
- The cost of sending SMS outside our country is 5.25 rubles .
- The cost of sending an MMS is 6.5 rubles .
Mobile Internet will be available to you at an attractive price, namely 4.5 rubles per 1 megabyte . However, you can also optimize and make the price for the Internet more suitable and profitable for you using the following options: “Bit”, “Minibit” and “Superbit” . Or purchase Internet packages at the following prices:
- 900 megabytes – 700 rubles.
- 450 megabytes – 600 rubles.
- 300 megabytes – 500 rubles.
- 200 megabytes – 400 rubles.
This function is very convenient, since everyone can choose the Internet package that suits them. For example, if you use the mobile Internet only to visit various social networks and instant messengers, then a package of 200, 300 megabytes will be enough for you. While for active Internet users who, in addition to the above, also download various programs, music, videos and much more, a package of 900 megabytes is much more suitable.
In addition to the Internet, you can also optimize the price of messages for yourself in the same way, namely, buy SMS packages that will provide you with 100 to 1000 messages per month .
As for payments, you can always activate an option such as “autopayment” , which automatically replenishes your account and saves you time.
Cost of using the application
The MTS Tracker application is free. Internet traffic when working with the application is not charged. You pay only in accordance with the current tariff.
Internet traffic for downloading an application from Android Market to an employee’s phone is paid according to the tariff plan.
When the phone accesses DNS and A-GPS servers (technologies that allow mobile equipment to more accurately determine coordinates), the volume of GPRS traffic can be 1-2 KB. In this case, Internet traffic is paid according to the tariff plan.
The application is available only for subscribers with the “Unlimited” tariff.
How to insert a SIM card into a smartwatch
The location of the SIM card slot may vary depending on the model. All watches contain instructions that describe the algorithm for inserting a SIM card.
It is important to take care of the size of the SIM card. In most cases Micro-SIM or Nano-SIM are used
It is not recommended to cut the SIM card yourself. To change its size, you should contact the operator’s office with your passport and the owner of the SIM card, after which the consultants will issue a new one.
It is recommended to first set up a new SIM card on your smartphone and then insert it into your watch.
For some devices, the slot is located on the side of the case, for others it is located inside under the battery. In the second case, you may need the screwdriver that comes with the kit. Next, you need to carefully remove the battery. There will be a slot underneath that is secured with a lid. You need to open it and place the SIM card as shown on the watch.
Comparison of tariffs for smart devices from MTS, MegaFon, Beeline and Tele2
“Smart” devices are increasingly becoming part of our daily lives, and a large number of these devices are equipped with SIM card slots to transfer various information to the user. Operators, naturally, do not remain aloof from progress and offer special tariffs for “smart” things.
For clarity and ease of selection, I have compiled a summary table with the main parameters of tariffs for “smart” devices from MTS, MegaFon, Beeline and Tele2.
Current version. Information updated July 22, 2021
Which tariff to choose
Those who have already tried children's watches with GPS recommend choosing a tariff offered by one of the three leading operators: MTS, Beeline and Megafon (users do not recommend Tele2). You can also consult the store when purchasing a watch which operator is most suitable.
Considering that 300 MB of Internet traffic is quite enough, the most budget tariff options are suitable. For example, “All for 300” from Beeline, “All Inclusive S” from Megafon or Smart Mini from MTS. Within all these tariffs in the Moscow region you will have to pay 300 rubles.
At the same time, by purchasing an MTS SIM card for this money you can get 1 GB of traffic, Beeline - 3 GB, and both are quite enough.
In the regions there is also an alternative from Megafon, the XS tariff, which will cost 200 rubles. Subscription fees may also vary depending on the region. In addition to the Internet traffic package, the most budget tariff plans with a subscription fee provide free minutes for calls in your home region.
How does it work❓
To operate, the tracker requires a nano-SIM card. An important point: it should not have an active subscription to any additional operator services, including MTS Search. An existing card that was used only for calls and Internet access is quite suitable.
The GPS tracker receives information from three sources at once: from GPS and GLONASS satellites, as well as from mobile base stations (LBS). The easiest way to track the location of the tracker is on the street, where the accuracy is highest. Indoors, communication with satellites is unstable and the measurement error can reach 100-150 meters.
Megaphone
This operator offers an ideal tariff for a navigator without a monthly fee - Megafon Online, suitable for periodically updating traffic information. Internet traffic is charged per megabyte, with all Internet sessions rounded up to 250 KB, and long Internet sessions rounded up to 250 KB every hour. The cost of one megabyte in the home region is 2.5 rubles. To connect to the tariff, the operator charges an initial payment of 300 rubles.
If you don’t want to count every megabyte and worry about traffic on your navigator, enable the “On the go” option. It has a daily fee of three rubles, and allows unlimited use of online maps and navigators.
Important! When activating the option, check the terms and conditions to see if the navigation service you are using is included in the list of unlimited services.
Another option for using navigation could be a package tariff with a minimum fee. In the current lineup it’s “Turn on! Write” - 5 GB for 400 rubles.
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1 Topic by Disk0voD 03/30/2016 15:16:45 (4 years 1 month ago)
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Topic: Select a tariff for a GPS tracker.
I bought myself a GPS tracker with a SIM card and now I want to choose a tariff that would have no monthly fee and the minimum price for SMS.
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Re: Select a tariff for a GPS tracker.
Anything from MTS without a subscription fee or bonuses can be thrown at it, it’ll be a freebie.
3 Reply from Disk0voD 03/30/2016 07:37:46 PM (4 years 1 month ago)
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Re: Select a tariff for a GPS tracker.
Anything from MTS without a subscription fee or bonuses can be thrown at it, it’ll be a freebie.
Why MTS? I thought Beeline had better regional coverage.
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Re: Select a tariff for a GPS tracker.
I thought it needed to be cheaper, with bonuses it would be free. I don’t know about Beeline, I haven’t used it.
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Re: Select a tariff for a GPS tracker.
MTS is normal, there is a SIM card on the signal, generally normal reception
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Re: Select a tariff for a GPS tracker.
MTS is normal, there is a SIM card on the signal, generally normal reception
What is the tariff called?
I thought it needed to be cheaper, with bonuses it would be free. I don’t know about Beeline, I haven’t used it.
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Re: Select a tariff for a GPS tracker.
One and a half thousand SMS messages disappear every month, I can connect you to my TP for a while if you don’t talk
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Re: Select a tariff for a GPS tracker.
One and a half thousand SMS messages disappear every month, I can connect you to my TP for a while if you don’t talk
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I can only listen to the mini A8 GPS tracker))) if it’s convenient for you, I’m ready to take advantage of your offer)
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Re: Select a tariff for a GPS tracker.
I bought myself a GPS tracker with a SIM card and now I want to choose a tariff that would have no monthly fee and the minimum price for SMS.
on the “all” lines, it seems that you can issue an additional number for free in addition to the same package.
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Re: Select a tariff for a GPS tracker.
I bought myself a GPS tracker with a SIM card and now I want to choose a tariff that would have no monthly fee and the minimum price for SMS.
on the “all” lines, it seems that you can issue an additional number for free in addition to the same package.
Interesting option. Is it like I can add a double to my SIM card?
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Login to your personal account
To log into the Beeline Automonitoring system, you need to obtain a login and password. The easiest way is to dial *110*9# on your phone, after which the system will provide automatically generated data for logging into your Beeline Unified Monitoring personal account.
You can log in by clicking the button:
Your personal account has the following features:
- Access is possible from any country where the SIM card is valid.
- You can log into your account from any device connected to the Internet.
- The personal account contains all the information the user needs: the current tariff for the Beeline GPS tracker, the location of vehicles, the current tasks of employees. Including setting up a GPS tracker for Beeline is available through your personal account.
Connected options
By default, the tariff plan does not provide for the activation of paid services and mailings, and most USSD commands are not available. To check the funds in your account, there are two options - “Friend’s Balance” and “Other Subscriber’s Balance”.
They allow you to view your account balance from another number. This is convenient if a SIM card with the “Mayak” tariff is intended for a child or is built into a smart gadget, and you are looking at full statistics of expenses and top-ups. If the service is not automatically activated on the number, it can be activated using the command: *111*422#. The same code helps to disable the function. You can also send an SMS with the text: 2137 to the service number 111.
Both options work for free, are available only for the Mayak tariff plan, and do not require payment for connection.
You can add up to 10 subscribers to the list of controlled numbers, for example, parents, children and other family members. To indicate the subscriber number, enter the combination: *111*422#, and then you go through the menu sections that allow you to add/remove users.
To request the balance of a SIM card with the Mayak plan, just dial on another smartphone: *140*phone number#. The phone number is entered via +7 or 8.
Example: *140*+79105556677#
Smart watch for children with SIM card
A smart watch with a SIM card for children allows parents not only to call their child, but also to determine his location using GPS. The child will not always be able to navigate exactly where he is. To do this, parents need to go to the application and see where exactly the child is now. Also, one of the functions of smart watches is to send a beacon to parents’ smartphones.
In the store you can see many models that parents can choose together with their child. The device can be selected for both adults and children. To select the best model, you will need to analyze the characteristics of popular watches.
Smart Baby Watch Q80, or Q90 (GW100)
The model is new for 2021. An improved external design of the watch has been developed, as well as functionality has been improved. The beacon function is also installed.
The color display and large screen will allow even a small child to use built-in applications and answer incoming calls.
The watch has standard smartwatch functions, such as a pedometer, heart rate monitor, alarm clock, etc. It also has an emergency panic button and watch tracking apps. This will help not only keep track of the child’s location, but also find the device if lost. Parents can view their child's movement points over the past 30 days.
The model has a microphone, which allows parents to listen to what is happening around the child and who he is talking to.
The strap material is hypoallergenic and can be replaced with a strap of a different color.
The cost of the watch is about 4000 rubles.
dokiWatch
One of the features of the model is video communication with the wearer of the watch. The functionality also includes sending SMS messages, voice calls, and determining the location of the device owner.
A watch with a SIM card can replace a child’s phone, since all the necessary functions to support communication are contained in the device.
Parents can set a safety zone using a smartphone app. If a child leaves its boundaries, a notification will be sent to your phone.
Smart watches have the ability to use the camera to create interesting photos or videos. There is also a built-in fitness program that will allow the child to perform prescribed physical exercises and stay in good shape.
The cost of the watch is about 7,000 rubles.
Filip 2
The model is designed to track the carrier using the GPS function. The watch has the ability to send text messages and make voice calls.
Parents can set a safe zone and also enter 5 numbers that the child can dial if necessary.
The watch holds a battery charge for about a week and also has a durable case.
The cost of the watch is about 6,000 rubles.
Jetix DF50
A distinctive feature of the model is its dust and moisture protection. The child can wash their hands or take a shower without fear of breaking the device. Also included is a protective glass, which will extend the service life for a long time.
The model has the basic functions of a smart watch for a child: sending voice and text messages, an emergency button, determining the location of the owner, telephone communication, a safe zone. The functionality also offers the child an installed program for solving logical and mathematical problems.
The device also stores the movement history of the watch wearer, which can be viewed through the mobile application.
The cost of the watch is about 5,000 rubles.
VTech KidiZoom DX
This model does not have telephone communication and geolocation functions. The device is designed to entertain the child with various built-in applications, as well as to develop mental abilities.
The watch has the standard functions of smart fitness bracelets (alarm clock, stopwatch, timer).
You can take photos or shoot videos with the device. There is also the ability to record voice.
The watch is dust and moisture resistant, allowing your child to take a shower with it.
Tracker for everyone
A tiny black box with a GPS receiver is a great solution for situations when you need to quickly find out where a person or object is. For example, in the morning the child went to school, where it is forbidden to use the telephone, and did not come home at the right time. Where did he wander along the way? A tracker placed in the pocket of a backpack or jacket will determine the child’s location with an accuracy of several meters.
Another option is an elderly relative who lives alone and does not seem to need help. But there are situations when you need to quickly contact your family, but you don’t have a phone at hand. Anything can happen - a person forgot it at home, for example. Or lost it. The tracker has a large SOS button, when pressed, a notification is sent to the phone number stored in the gadget’s memory. The owner of the number can also discreetly call the tracker and listen to what is happening around. This is useful for situations where the owner of the tracker for some reason does not get in touch.
The tracker can track the movement of any object, even a suitcase on a trip or a case with important documents. There are many situations in which it will be useful!
What parameters should you use to choose a tariff?
Watches with GPS work as long as the Internet is available; you can also make calls from them and receive incoming calls while talking to your interlocutor via speakerphone.
All this is possible through the use of GPRS (2G) Internet traffic and minutes, which, as a rule, are included in the package provided by the tariff.
A prerequisite for using the watch is the presence of 2G. Second generation technology, which is far from the latest today. Therefore, it is included in most tariffs of leading mobile operators in all regions.
To operate the watch, only 300 MB of Internet traffic per month is enough; as a rule, more is provided within the tariffs.
When choosing a tariff, you should also take care of profitable calls, so it is recommended to choose the mobile operator that is also used by the rest of the family. Although package tariffs provide a certain number of minutes to phones of any operators in your home region.
It is also worth considering the fact whether you are going to use Internet traffic in other cities or only in your city. A number of operators offer tariffs that are valid throughout the country.
Review of tariffs for car alarms and GPS beacons
- 30 minutes to all Russian numbers
- 300 MB Internet
- 100 SMS to Russian numbers
Tariff "Super MTS"
Yota
Below we have collected tariffs without a subscription fee, relevant for Moscow and the Moscow region, which are optimal for use in GPS beacons and alarms Pandora, StarLine, SOBR, Avtofon and many others, and will allow you not to overpay for options that are not needed for data device types.
Unlimited SMS to Russian numbers will cost an additional 50 rubles/month.
