The AngelSense GPS Tracker Watch

December 25, 2022

GPS tracking has revolutionized the safety industry and given us new ways to protect and help our more vulnerable members of society. Through GPS-enabled gadgets, we can now track individuals, pets, and objects.  

AngelSense has taken the idea of a GPS tracker watch and used it to be part of a comprehensive Assistive Technology that provides maximum safety while fostering independence, skill building, and well-being for all our users. For parents and caregivers, this means one thing: peace of mind. 

What is a GPS Tracker Watch and How Does it Work?

GPS tracking is the accurate pinpointing of the location of an object, entity, or person. GPS (Global Positioning Tracking) is a system of 30+ navigation satellites circling the Earth. GPS makes it possible for people with ground receivers to accurately find their outdoor geographic location. 

Modern GPS receivers are so small and portable, they can be integrated into devices like smartphones, tags, and watches. These simple GPS trackers are good for tracking fitness, navigation, luggage, objects, pets, and ‘find my phone,’ but are not designed to handle the set of challenges unique to those with special needs.  

Anyone prone to wandering, hiding, disorientation, or elopement (kids, tweens, young adults, and adults with special needs or dementia) needs a GPS tracker watch with high-tech sophistication. A tracker watch is an ideal wearing option for those with special needs because it’s normative, easy to wear, and can’t get lost (like a cell phone). And if it’s a part of an all-inclusive Assistive Technology, it can really be a lifesaver when it comes to keeping individuals safe. Parents and guardians can monitor their loved ones to see their whereabouts from afar, ensuring their safety at all times, while simultaneously fostering their independence. 

Can you track someone with a GPS watch?

With some GPS watches, no you cannot. With more sophisticated GPS watches, yes you can. There are different types of GPS watches. 

The AngelSense GPS Tracking Watch

Here at AngelSense, we’ve harnessed GPS technology to become the most progressive safety solution-in-a-watch on the market. The AngelSense Watch is part of a complete Assistive Technology specifically designed and optimized for our more vulnerable members of society, be it special needs individuals, or those with dementia. AngelSense allows families to keep tabs on their loved one’s safety while allowing them to try things out on their own, contributing to their basic human need for independence. 

How is the AngelSense Watch Different from Standard Tracker Watches?

Standard GPS tracker watches can be unreliable for these reasons: 

• Because continuous GPS tracking drains a battery quickly, standard GPS tracker watches do not offer continuous monitoring. Rather, they go into ‘standby’ or ‘sleep mode’ as much as possible, and fetch GPS data only when the guardian explicitly requests the device’s location. 


• If the standard device is taken to a place with no signal, the location will be unavailable. 


• The standard device can’t send proactive alerts (e.g., if a child enters an unexpected place or is dropped off at a wrong location).


• Standard devices can’t show you transitions within safe places (e.g., such as when a child transitions in school between the classroom, cafeteria, and playground.)


• Standard devices are prone to sending false alerts and false location information.

In distinction to these standard tracker watches, the AngelSense Watch enters the stage with robust and optimized safety features that never miss a beat. The AngelSense Watch is an Assistive Technology that offers continuous monitoring with a complete timeline of the day, which includes every stop on the transit route, and every place visited, location playback within safe places, proactive alerts when there’s a change from routine (late departure/arrival, reaching unexpected places), and ultra-accurate location. In addition, it’s got an Assistive Speakerphone for when family or caregivers want to guide or comfort their loved one from afar. 

The AngelSense Watch uses cloud-based analytics, GPS, Wi-Fi, cellular, and Bluetooth technology to provide your loved one maximum protection, and you, the peace of mind you so deserve. 

Here are the stand-out features that make the AngelSense Watch the most advanced monitoring solution on the market: 

• 4 watchband options to choose from (coming soon): 

1. The Non-Removable Watchband


2. The Extra Long Watchband


3. The Hook and Loop Watchband


4. The Extra Durable Watchband

• Emergency SOS button

• Fall detection

• Real-time, intelligent iAlerts

• Assistive speakerphone with crystal clear audio

• Late arrival and departure alerts

• Ability to share live location with first responders 


• Safe ride monitoring


• Continuous location tracking


• Geofencing 


• Strong battery life

• Indoor/Outdoor search capabilities 

• Emergency search tools

• Location activity playback

• Health and well-being features

• Step counter 

• School approved

• Preferred by safety programs


• Designed for special needs

AngelSense for Adults and Elderly

Dementia and Alzheimer’s erode a person’s memory, which can cause all that’s familiar to the person, to become unfamiliar. This makes it constantly difficult to adapt to new surroundings and causes disorientation that leads to wandering. Wandering is a very serious concern for caregivers and family members who worry their loved one may become bewildered enough to get lost or walk into a dangerous situation.

The AngelSense Watch is an Assistive Technology that allows family and caregivers to keep an eye on their loved ones from afar, ensuring their loved ones are clear from danger when they venture out or are home alone. Its safety features are specifically designed and optimized for individuals with dementia. It’s also sleek, easy to use, and easy to see- a winning combo for the elderly.  

Sense the AngelSense Difference

Whereas the original AngelSense device is geared towards younger kids with sensory sensitivities or those who need a non-removable wearing option, the AngelSense Watch is geared towards teens, young adults, seniors, and those who are seeking more independent wearing. Here are the features that set it apart from the original AngelSense:

• Easy, sleek, comfy wearing

• Encourages independent wearing


• Helps bigger kids feel grown up


• Resembles the kind of watch worn by kids’ parents, siblings, and peers 

• Large, easy-to-see display

If you need a GPS tracker watch for tracking elderly parents or keeping tabs on your big kid, the AngelSense Watch is the way to go. Apart from all the above mind-blowing features, you’ll be welcomed by a uniquely caring company that was founded by autism parents. In fact, our customer care team is made up entirely of autism parents who use AngelSense daily.  We’re known for having a heart as wide as our GPS coverage.