From New York Post · · 1m 10s
Halloween Tech Leashes
Parents use tech to track kids' Halloween routes and warn of nearby crime.
In brief
Parents use tech to track kids' Halloween routes and warn of nearby crime. Tech firms let parents monitor trick-or-treating routes and alert to nearby crimes via GPS. Originally reported by New York Post.
Parents use tech to track kids
Parents worry about sending kids trick-or-treating alone this Halloween can now use technology that tracks their every move.
Life360 Safety Incidents
Life360 alerts parents when serious incidents like weapon crimes, thefts and fires are reported within a mile of their location.
Verizon Gizmo Watch 4
Verizon’s Gizmo Watch 4 lets parents monitor locations, set virtual boundaries and get alerts when kids remove the watch.
Apple Watch For Kids
Apple lets parents track kids via Find My app and get alerts when they arrive or leave designated locations.
TickTalk 6 Smartwatch
TickTalk’s $169.99 watch tracks locations, reviews routes and communicates without smartphone access.
Halloween Safety Stats
Life360 reported 2 million safety incidents across 100 cities since April 2026, with 100,000 new Circles created last Halloween.
Parent Safety Concerns
75% of parents plan to use location apps to monitor trick-or-treating routes, while 69% plan to use wearable devices with location capabilities.
In short
Tech firms let parents monitor trick-or-treating routes and alert to nearby crimes via GPS.
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