With the recent push by several countries to restrict children under 16 from accessing social media, more companies are introducing tech products and solutions to reduce kids’ screen time. That includes mobile phone bans. Cosmo, the company behind the JrTrack smartwatch for kids, has introduced School-Fi, a new feature designed to make kid-safe, distraction-free connections on any school campus. As more schools adopt phone bans, School-Fi aims to support students, parents, and educators with a practical solution.
Currently available in the US, School-Fi launches in late July alongside Cosmo’s updated parent platform. It uses geolocation and Cosmo’s HaloGPS technology to detect when a device enters or leaves any school campus. The system can adjust device features and notifications to help students stay focused during school. Parents can set which safety and communication functions remain active during school hours.
School-Fi automatically shifts the device from a smart device to a basic time-telling and safety tool during school hours, addressing the needs of both parents and educators.
Unlike focus modes that use fixed schedules, School-Fi uses location to automate distraction-free settings at school, so parents do not have to manage schedules themselves.
Built for the Phone-Ban Era
Schools across the US are moving to restrict student phone use in response to concerns about distraction, screen time, social media, and mental health.
But phone restrictions raise another issue for parents: staying connected with their child in emergencies. Despite bans in more than 35 US states, most parents still want students to have access to phones, primarily for emergencies.
School-Fi offers another option: a device that adapts to the school day and keeps kids safely connected.
- School-Fi includes a pre-set geofence for every public school in the US.
- Parents can customize location settings and notifications using the School Routines feature in the Cosmo app.
- School-Fi automatically detects school times and locations, so parents do not have to manage settings daily.
The new JrTrack 5 SE smartwatch can be clipped to a backpack rather than worn on the wrist, making it easier to comply with school device policies. The School Explorer Clip accessory lets families remove the watch bands and use a silicone case for this purpose, which fits with ‘away for the day’ rules.
A Path Forward for Parents, Schools, and Tech
Cosmo aims to develop technology that helps families stay connected and supports learning in a practical way.
School-Fi adds another option to the school phone ban discussion and shows how technology and schools can work together to address the needs of educators and families.
Safe Connection, Zero Distractions
School-Fi will be available in late July, along with the updated Cosmo app and the JrTrack 5 SE smartwatch. Current JrTrack 5 users can update to the new app and use School Routines with School-Fi.
The JrTrack 5 SE and Cosmo app give parents an alternative to smartphones, with calling, messaging, GPS tracking, parent-approved contacts, customizable controls, and now school-aware, distraction-free features.
To learn more about Cosmo and the JrTrack 5 SE, please visit www.cosmotogether.com
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