Looking for a kids smartwatch camera that actually takes photos, not just video calls? Only one of REXQU’s three kids’ watches does that job, and it’s easy to mix up with the front-facing cameras built into the other two. Here’s the real difference, which model has it, and what to know before your child starts snapping pictures from their wrist.
The short answer: the REXQU KidTrack ($89.97) has a genuine on-wrist camera for taking and sharing photos. The KidView and KidGuard Pro also have front cameras, but those are built for 4G video calling, not for a child to snap a picture of a dog and send it to the family group.
How the Kids Smartwatch Camera on KidTrack Works
KidTrack’s camera turns everyday moments — walks, pets, puddles — into pictures a child can share straight to the family group chat in the parent app. Every photo lands somewhere a parent can see it, and the same watch tracks steps along the way, so the kids smartwatch camera doubles as a first camera and a pedometer in one 47-gram case.
It sits alongside KidTrack’s other features rather than replacing them: real-time GPS, WiFi, LBS and AGPS positioning, safe-zone alerts, one-press SOS, and voice messaging in a family group chat where every contact is parent-approved.
Why KidView and KidGuard Pro Don’t Count as a Photo Camera
Both the KidView ($99.97) and the KidGuard Pro ($109.97) have front-facing cameras, but they’re built specifically for 4G HD video calling — a live face-to-face check-in, not a still photo your child snaps and keeps. Neither product page lists a standalone photo mode or a camera roll a child can browse, which is the key difference if what you actually want is a first camera rather than a better video-call picture.
Comparing REXQU’s Kids Watches on Camera Features
| KidTrack | KidView | KidGuard Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $89.97 | $99.97 | $109.97 |
| Camera type | On-wrist photo camera | Front camera (video calls only) | Front camera (video calls only) |
| Photo sharing | Yes, to family group | No | No |
| Weight | 47g | — | — |
| Water resistance | IPX7 | IPX7 | IP67 |
What Parents Should Check Before Buying One
Because every photo a child takes on a kids smartwatch camera can end up shared in a family app, it’s worth understanding how that data is stored and who can see it before handing over the watch. The Federal Trade Commission’s guidance on children’s online privacy is a useful starting point for what companies collecting a child’s photos or location data are required to disclose and protect.
In practice, that means checking that photo sharing stays inside a closed, parent-approved family group — which is how KidTrack’s feature works — rather than any kind of public feed or open app store, which none of REXQU’s kids watches include in the first place.
Battery life matters here too: KidTrack’s 700mAh battery is rated for up to a week of standby, with intelligent power-saving that keeps the watch awake for photos, GPS tracking and voice messages without a nightly charging routine. That’s worth weighing against KidGuard Pro’s larger 750mAh cell, which trades some standby time for 1–2 days of heavier active use including calls and video.
Also worth asking before you buy: does the family plan already have a spare 4G nano-SIM, since all three watches need one to make calls, sync photos or send location updates in real time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can KidTrack photos be sent to anyone outside the family?
Photos share to the family group in the parent app, where every contact is one the parent has approved — there’s no public feed or open messaging involved.
Does the KidView’s camera take photos at all?
Its wide-angle front camera is built for 4G HD video calls. Check the current app documentation if a standalone photo mode has since been added, since features can change.
Is a kids smartwatch camera worth it over a simple point-and-shoot?
It’s worth it if you want one device for location tracking, SOS calling and casual photos instead of three separate gadgets. A dedicated kids’ camera will usually take a sharper picture.
See every option in the full REXQU Kids Smartwatches lineup, or compare all the safety and feature specs in the kids smartwatch buying guide before deciding which watch fits your family.