Hey folks, my wife and I use Pixel phones, but we’re starting to think about a phone for our kid, really just to be able to call 911, probably wouldn’t even get data. We’re looking for cheap and boring, the fewer features, the better. Also open to smart watches, tho we have no experience with them.

Are there any devices that fit the bill? I’m thinking something like an old Nokia brick from 20 years ago, but of course with VoLTE/VoNR.

Thanks for any help this community can provide!

  • adlr@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
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    2 years ago

    Thanks! Wouldn’t have thought of a senior type of phone. I’ll take a look!

    • Ataraxia@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      2 years ago

      Just be careful with the Jitterbug or lively phones because he will very likely end up with police at your house or school because he pressed the urgent button. And trust me when I say they can’t remove that function even if it’s cancelled. There are other elderly phones like through tracfone more appropriate for a child. Definitely avoid any phone with an emergency button as I’m sure he’s old enough to know how to dial 911.