Singapore — myFirst, the Singapore-based tech brand for kids, today announced the latest iteration of its innovative line of Smartwatch Phones, the myFirst Fone R1s.
Designed for young children in today’s world of smart devices, the R1s features 4G LTE connectivity to chat, video, and voice call their families and peers under the supervision of their parents.
The myFirst Fone R1s will retail at S$269 with six months of free data access SIM card and is available for purchase online at myfirst.tech and all authorised retailers or for S$28 per month with a one-year contract.
Alongside its smartphone capabilities, the R1s comes with improved smartwatch features – including an increased 8GB for music files storage, a heart rate monitor, a find my watch feature, GPS tracking, lift to wake sensitivity and more.
Built to provide ease-of-use, the myFirst Fone R1s autodetects myFirst’s Bluetooth headset for seamless pairing, while also utilizing a simple-to-use watch and app interface allowing young children and parents alike an unparalleled user experience.
Like its predecessor, the R1, users of the R1s will be able to mix-and-match the watch in various trendy colour combinations for its watch face and straps.
G-Jay Yong, Founder, and CEO of myFirst said,
“Today’s technology allows us to remain connected with the world at large at all times. However, such technologies often come with a caveat, and children today are exposed to various online risks. The R1s looks to minimise this risk, allowing parents to provide their young children with the ability to remain connected with their peers at an affordable cost – while enjoying the typical interactive features found on most smart devices within a safe and controlled environment.”
The Connectivity Device for Today’s Smart Kids
The myFirst Fone R1s uses cellular networks to allow users to chat, voice and video call in real-time just like a regular phone. The R1s is paired with the myFirstFone App on the parent’s phone, providing parents with the means to authorise and limit the people that can converse with their children, while also giving them real-time updates on the child’s whereabouts via an improved GPS tracking system.
The app allows parents to set a designated safety zone through the Geo-Fencing Area Alert, as well as a one-touch SOS button for kids to alert their parents in the case of emergencies.
In addition to its connectivity and safety features, the myFirst Fone R1s is designed to keep young children engaged with interactive content. Best paired with the myFirst Headphones BC Wireless Lite, the R1s features a built-in MP3 player and 8GB storage – and is capable of storing over 1,500 of your child’s favourite songs and audiobooks.
The Smart Watchphone uses a 1.3-inch IPS display promising vibrant pastel colours and users can choose between attractive animated wallpapers or photos taken from the 2MP camera on the R1s.
All-New Health and Fitness Features
Alongside its connectivity features, the myFirst Fone R1s will also now come with all-new health and smart features such as heart rate monitoring, which allows parents to monitor their child’s well-being and set safety parameters.
The all-new R1s will also feature fitness goal setting and achievements, as well as a raise to wake function that allows ease-of-use. In addition, the R1s will also include a vibration alert, adding on to its predecessor’s sound-based notification alerts – while also giving users the option to pre-record sounds for alarms and ringtones.
Pricing, Availability and Launch Promotion
Pre-orders for the myFirst Fone R1s is available on the myFirst online store on 15 Dec 2021, with deliveries commencing on 5 Jan 2022. The R1s will also be available at authorised retailers at a later date. The Smart Watchphone will retail at S$269 and will come with six months of free data SIM.
Specifications
| R1 | R1S | ||
| Screen | 1.3” | 1.3” | Same |
| Camera | 2MP | 2MP | Same |
| Memory | 512MB RAM + 4GB | 1GB RAM + 8GB | R1S improved |
| Song | 500 songs | 1500 songs | R1S improved |
| Lift to Wake | – | YES | R1S improved |
| Heart Rate Monitor | – | YES | R1S improved |
| Selfie Wallpaper | – | YES | R1S improved |
| Steps Goal | – | YES with Goal Animation | R1S improved |
| Water Rating | IPX7 | IPX8 | Same |
| Vibration Notification | – | YES | R1S improved |
| Record Alarm Ringtone | – | YES new features | R1S improved |
| Animated Wallpaper | – | YES new features | R1S improved |
| Auto Bluetooth Pairing | – | YES with BCW & BCL | R1S improved |
| Find My Watch | – | YES | |
| Send Image in Chat | – | YES | R1S improved |
| Price | $229 | $269 |
Children can now customize their R1s by selecting from 8 different colour options for their watch straps.
For more information on price, details and specifications, visit https://myfirst.tech
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