First off, lemme just say, “Apple Watch for Kids” is kinda a loaded phrase. Apple doesn’t *really* market specifically for kids. Sure, they’re durable-ish and have features parents like, but it’s not like they’re slapping Dora the Explorer on the screen or something (though, honestly, that would be kinda hilarious).
So, how do you spot a counterfeit watch aimed at, or just *ending up* in the grubby little hands of your offspring? Well, a big clue, and I mean BIG, is the serial number. Now, somebody in the search results had a question about their *own* Apple Watch SE and says that they have a verified serial number. Okay, that’s a good sign, though not bulletproof! It could be that it came from the factory with the wrong serial number.
See, you need to find that serial number, both on the watch *itself* (usually on the back, or in the settings menu – dig around!) and then CHECK IT on Apple’s own website (just Google “Apple Check Coverage”). If the serial numbers don’t match, *or* Apple says the serial number is invalid, BAM! Fake-o-rama.
But here’s the thing. Kids? They’re not exactly known for their… discerning taste. So, sometimes, the fakes are pretty obvious. Like, *really* obvious. Think super-cheap materials, a screen that looks like it’s from a 1990s calculator (remember those?), and an interface that… well, it kinda *looks* like an Apple Watch but feels like trying to navigate a foreign language with a blindfold on.
And listen, if you bought it off some random website for, like, $20? C’mon! That’s a dead giveaway. If it seems too good to be true, it probabally is. I’ve learned that lesson the hard way more than once.
There is a big problem with kids and apple watches. The real ones are EXPENSIVE! I mean, seriously, why pay for something that a kid will probably scratch, lose, or throw in the toilet? That’s a rhetorical question. I already know the answer: You don’t!
So, what if you *want* a smartwatch for your kid, but you’re not keen on dropping a fortune on an Apple Watch (fake or otherwise)? Good news! The search results mentioned a list of 12 alternatives. I haven’t seen the list myself, but it’s worth checking out. You might find something that’s good enough without breaking the bank.
