Honor Kids Watch Plus: Price, Features, and Limitations in France

The Honor Kids Watch Plus is a 4G smartwatch for kids, sold in France for around €99.99 according to 01net and listed by Honor France under the name HONOR CHOICE Kids Watch Plus. It promises video calls, real-time geolocation, an SOS button, and parental controls. For parents, the benefit is clear: staying in touch without giving their child a full-fledged smartphone. The real issues, however, are the device’s performance, privacy, and day-to-day reliability.

Honor Kids Watch Plus: What's Been Confirmed in France

Honor France lists the HONOR CHOICE Kids Watch Plus as a new product, highlighting three features: HD video calls over 4G, an 850 mAh battery, and real-time location tracking. SFR also lists the product, available in black, with the watch, a charging cable, and a user manual included in the box.

The watch features a 2 MP HD camera, IP68 water resistance, and mobile connectivity compatible with several bands used in Europe, including LTE B1, B3, B7, B8, and B20. IP68 means that the case is protected against dust and immersion according to a testing protocol, but this is not a guarantee against all uses: saltwater, soap, impacts, and aging seals remain factors to watch out for.

The SFR spec sheet lists a 1.3-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 × 240 pixels, an RTOS, a UNISOC W307 processor, 128 MB of RAM, and 128 MB of storage. RTOS stands for real-time operating system: it’s lightweight and designed to perform specific functions, not to replace iOS, Android, or Wear OS.

According to 01net, the watch must be synced with a trusted adult’s smartphone to work. The same publication mentions a SIM card slot, text messages, parent-defined emojis, family or group chats, no app store, screen time controls, a classroom mode, an SOS button, and sport modes. These features are useful, but they also depend on the management app and the forfait used.

Actual price: watch only, carrier plan, and cost over two years

The price announced in France by 01net is €99.99. SFR also offers the watch as part of its "Pack Kids Protégés" bundle: €1 at purchase, then €3/month for 24 months, or a one-time payment of €73, along with a 5 GB data plan with a usage cap for €11.99/month. For SFR Box customers, the plan is priced at €4.99 per month.

Here’s a point that’s often overlooked: a 4G watch for kids isn’t just something you buy. It’s a small, constantly connected service, complete with a SIM card, mobile network, personal data, and support. The total cost therefore depends less on the price listed on the tag than on the actual cost over 24 months.

At this price point, it’s best to compare the total cost with a simple alternative: an entry-level phone with parental controls, or a GPS watch without video. The Honor Kids Watch Plus makes sense if 4G calling, the SOS feature, and geolocation are actually used. If your needs are limited to making two calls a week, the math quickly changes.

Location Tracking, Video Calls, SOS: The Features That Matter

Location tracking relies on several systems mentioned by Honor France: GPS, GLONASS, A-GPS, Wi-Fi, cell towers, an accelerometer, photo assistance, and AI assistance. In short, the watch doesn’t rely solely on satellites. It combines several data points to estimate a location, especially in urban areas or indoors.

It’s a sound technical approach, but it doesn’t guarantee constant accuracy. GPS can be imprecise between buildings, Wi-Fi can help without providing a perfect address, and cell towers sometimes pinpoint an area rather than a specific location. For a trip from school to home, it’s reassuring. To locate a child within a meter in a shopping mall, you need to keep your expectations realistic.

4G video calling with a 2 MP camera is another standout feature. It allows you to quickly check on a situation, provided there is sufficient network coverage and the child agrees to its use. A camera on a watch—especially one worn by a minor—also requires some simple rules: when to use it, who can call, and what kinds of conversations are allowed.

The SOS button, developed by 01net, addresses a real need. The value lies not in its technical aspects, but in its emotional ones: children need to know when to press it, avoid triggering it as a joke, and understand what happens next. In the projects we’re working on involving family apps or mobile services, we often find that the simplest user experience wins out over the most feature-rich one.

What this watch does better than a smartphone

The main selling point of a children’s watch is that it sets limits. According to 01net, there’s no app store, so there’s less temptation to install games, messaging apps, or social media. School mode and screen time controls serve the same purpose: to limit usage to contact, safety, and a few supervised functions.

This choice makes sense for a child who is too young to handle a smartphone. A phone can quickly lead to difficult issues: notifications, YouTube, WhatsApp groups, photos, in-app purchases, bullying, and loss of focus. A smartwatch eliminates some of these issues.

Honestly, this type of product only makes sense if parents accept its closed framework. If you’re looking for an extensible mobile mini-app, this isn’t the right solution. A service designed for mobile or as a PWA better meets evolving needs, much like balancing between mobile app and website or by studying a PWAs to Reduce Development Costs.

The pitfall, for non-technical users, is believing that a closed-system device is inherently more secure. It is often easier to control, yes. But security also depends on the servers, the parental control app, adult account management, updates, and data policies.

Children's Data and the GDPR: What Not to Do After a Purchase

A smartwatch for children processes data that is considered sensitive in the common sense of the term: location, communications, the identities of family members, and travel patterns. The GDPR, which has been in effect in the European Union since 2018, requires that the data collected be limited, that users be clearly informed, and that access be protected. For a parent, the practical question is simple: who sees what, for how long, and how do you delete the account?

Before making a purchase, be sure to read the privacy policy and check that the adult account is working properly. A weak password on a parent’s smartphone is sometimes enough to compromise the entire system. The same applies to notifications visible on a locked screen.

Since the watch is 4G-capable, it also requires a carrier. The cellular bands listed by Honor France include GSM 850/900/1800/1900, WCDMA B1/5/8, and LTE B1/3/5/7/8/20/B38. The inclusion of the LTE B20 band is reassuring in France, as it is used for extended 4G coverage, particularly in very densely populated areas. It remains to be seen how good the actual network quality is at school, in the neighborhood, along commutes, and at vacation destinations.

• Check to see if the watch works with your carrier or only as part of a specific plan.
• Test the 4G coverage in the places your child actually frequents.
• Enter the code fort and enable authentication if the parental control app offers this option.
• Explain the rules for video calls and location tracking to the child, without any hidden monitoring.
• Check the warranties: SFR offers a 2-year commercial warranty, a 2-year legal warranty of conformity, and 5 years of spare parts availability.

The SAR (Specific Absorption Rate), which measures exposure to electromagnetic waves, is listed by SFR as 0.978 W/kg for the head and 1.885 W/kg for the limbs. These values are regulatory guidelines that should be consulted, especially for devices worn for long periods of time. They are no substitute for common sense: avoiding endless video calls on a child’s watch remains a reasonable rule.

Battery Life and Durability: The Limits of Everyday Use

Honor France lists a battery capacity of 850 mAh. 01net reportsor up to five days of battery life. As is always the case with connected devices, this duration will depend on the network, video calls, location tracking frequency, and notifications.

A watch that frequently searches for a network uses more power. A child who makes video calls after school will drain the battery faster than one who limits use to SOS calls and a few messages. To avoid disappointment, start by charging it regularly—for example, every two or three evenings—and then adjust the schedule based on actual usage.

The IP68-rated case offers good protection against splashes and everyday mishaps. But a children’s watch is subject to impacts, sand, tugging on the strap, repeated handwashing, and sometimes exposure to a swimming pool. According to 01net, SFR lists an adjustable strap length of 81.75 to 120.5 mm and a weight of 51 g with the strap attached; these are practical details, since a watch that’s too big often ends up in a backpack.

From the agency’s perspective, the instinct is to look at the overall experience rather than the technical specifications: activation, the child’s understanding of the device, support in case of loss, reset, and account transfer if the parent changes phones. It’s exactly the same logic as for a digital service: perceived reliability comes from the small user journeys, not just from the processor or the screen.

Should I buy the Honor Kids Watch Plus now?

The Honor Kids Watch Plus seems like a good fit for a child who is starting to travel on specific routes without an adult but doesn’t yet need a smartphone. Priced at around €100, it falls within an affordable range, provided you factor in the monthly mobile service fee.

The best use case: separated or working parents, trips between school and activities, the need for a quick call, or a desire to avoid using a smartphone. The worst use case: buying the watch to constantly monitor every move, without discussing it with the child. Technology provides peace of mind, but it can also create a relationship based on misunderstood control.

For a digital project leader or manager, this launch illustrates a useful trend: successful connected services aren’t the ones that add the most features, but those that effectively address a specific use case. Security, data, simplicity, recurring costs. These trade-offs apply just as much to a children’s watch as they do to a customer platform, a connected device, or a business application—especially when we consider the securing an online service or theeco-design of interfaces.

Laying out the framework for this type of project early on helps avoid most unpleasant surprises: choice of network, activation process, personal data, support, and total cost. This is often where an outside perspective can save time, even before we start talking about development or design.

FAQ About the Honor Kids Watch Plus

How much does the Honor Kids Watch Plus cost in France?

01net lists a price of €99.99 in France. SFR also lists plans with a one-time payment of €73 or €1 followed by €3 per month for 24 months, combined with a 5 GB data plan with a usage cap.

Does the Honor Kids Watch Plus work without a smartphone?

According to 01net, the watch must be synced with the smartphone of a trusted adult in order to work. It is therefore intended for use under parental supervision, not for the child to use completely on their own.

Does the Honor children's watch have a SIM card?

01net reports that the device has a SIM card slot. Honor France also lists GSM, WCDMA, and LTE bands, which confirms the product’s 4G capability for calls and location tracking.

Is the Honor Kids Watch Plus waterproof?

Honor France, SFR, and 01net mention IP68 certification. This protection covers specific test conditions, but it is still advisable to avoid saltwater, soapy substances, and repeated impacts.

What kind of battery life can you expect from the Honor Kids Watch Plus?

The advertised battery capacity is 850 mAh, and 01net claims it offers up to five days of battery life. In real-world use, 4G video calls and frequent location tracking can reduce this duration.