# Is an Xplora kids' smartwatch worth it in 2026?

> Yes, for parents who want a child reachable and locatable without handing over a smartphone. Xplora's watches do calls, voice messages, GPS, safe zones and SOS with no internet or apps, and the XGO3 is £99 instead of £139.99 on Xplora UK's own shop, reached through the link on the HonestCodes Xplora page (honestcodes.co.uk/codes/xplora). Budget for the subscription too, from £7.99 a month.

## Key takeaways
- XGO3 kids' smartwatch: £99, down from £139.99 — no code needed.
- HMD Fusion X1: £175, down from £229; accessories up to 50% off.
- No internet, apps or social media; only parent-approved contacts can call.
- GPS with safe-zone alerts, school mode and an SOS button on every device.
- Subscriptions from £7.99 a month (X6Play, 12 months) or £9.99 a month (Parental Controls + SIM, 24 months).

## Quick facts
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- Last verified: 2026-09-23
- Eligible region: United Kingdom

## Comparison

| | Xplora |
|---|---|
| Best deal | XGO3 £99 (was £139.99) |
| Deal link | On honestcodes.co.uk/codes/xplora (no code) |
| Flagship watch | X6Play £179, tariff £7.99 a month |
| First phone | XploraOne from £149; HMD Fusion X1 £175 |
| Internet and apps | None |
| Safety | GPS, safe zones, school mode, SOS |
| Suits | Primary-age children, families delaying a smartphone |

## The problem it solves

The first time a child walks to school alone, parents want two things: to reach them and to know they arrived. Xplora's watches do exactly that — calls and voice messages to approved contacts, and GPS with an alert when the child enters or leaves a safe zone — without the internet, apps or social media a smartphone brings.

Its founder built it after his own four-year-old went missing for 30 minutes in a shopping centre, and the design shows it: the SOS button still works in school mode.

## Which device, at what price

The XGO3 is the value choice at £99, down from £139.99 on 23 September 2026. The X6Play, at £179, is the flagship, with a faster processor, brighter screen, better battery and swappable colour frames.

For older children, XploraOne (from £149) and the HMD Fusion X1 (£175, down from £229) are phones rather than watches, with parents deciding what they can do.

## The running cost

Every device needs a subscription for its SIM and parental controls. X6Play's tariff is £7.99 a month on a 12-month minimum; Parental Controls plus an Xplora SIM runs from £9.99 a month on 24 months to £11.99 a month pay monthly.

Anyone who already has an Xplora subscription can buy a new device on its own and keep the plan.

## The verdict

An Xplora watch is worth it for primary-age children gaining independence, and for families who want to delay a smartphone without losing contact. The XGO3 at £99 is the easiest way to start.

Every price here was read from Xplora UK's own shop on 23 September 2026. HonestCodes tests the link daily and re-reads the prices monthly.

## Frequently asked questions

### Is there an Xplora discount code?

No public code is needed: the XGO3 is £99 instead of £139.99 on Xplora UK's own shop. New newsletter subscribers are emailed a 10% welcome discount.

### Does an Xplora watch need a SIM plan?

Yes. Calls, messages and GPS need an Xplora subscription, from £7.99 a month on a 12-month term for X6Play.

### Can children browse the internet on Xplora?

No. Xplora watches have no internet, apps or social media, and only parent-approved contacts can call or message them.

### What age is Xplora for?

Xplora's watches suit primary-school children taking their first independent steps; XploraOne and HMD Fusion X1 suit older children ready for a phone with limits.

### Does the SOS button work in school mode?

Yes. School mode blocks calls and messages during lessons, but the SOS button and step counter keep working.