Levana CT1000 Digital Wireless Child Tracker Wrist Watch and Kid Finder/Locator

by Levana

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1.7 x 1.4 x 4.5 inches ; 1.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000VY4G0A
• Item model number: CT1000
• Average Customer Review: 1.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 12, 2007

Product Description

Have peace of mind with the Levana Digital Wireless Child Tracker. This system comes with a watch that your child wears and a receiver that you wear.Simply clip on the receiver using the attached belt clip, and you can track your child using a digital signal. If your child moves too far away, an alarm will sound on the receiver. With three different range settings, you can specify the distance your child can go before the alarm sounds.When the alarm is activated, you will be alerted and the child's watch will also make a high-pitched noise. LEDs on the receiver will light up, and will point in the direction of your child. Now you can feel secure when taking your child to the mall, park, or any public area.Includes: 1 Parent Receiver (requries 2 x AAA batteries), 1 Child Transmitter Watch, Charging Base, Power Adapter, Lithium Battery, Instruction Manual, 1 Year Warranty, Online/Toll Free Tech Support

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

61 of 61 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars This device DOES NOT WORK, May 29, 2009

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Ken - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Levana CT1000 Digital Wireless Child Tracker Wrist Watch and Kid Finder/Locator (Electronics)

First of all, I'm a bit of a gadget geek and work in the IT industry, so I think I'm a pretty good judge of quality when it comes to electronics.

We recently moved into what most would call a great neighborhood. One downside to our new house is that it doesn't have a fenced back yard for our kids to play in. One day our 2 1/2 yr. old son managed to get out of the house and wandered down to the street corner one house down - he likes to go for walks. Jinny thought he was out helping me in the garage. I thought he was inside. Some 'nice' neighbors brought him back (thanks!) then proceeded to call the cops and report us for child neglect (Thanks for nothing!!!) Whatever happened to watching out for neighbors???? They obviously don't have small kids. The police were very understanding and assured us they were only following up on the call and not going to arrest us. Kudos to the police for doing a great job.

So, now my wife is terrified to let the kids out of her sight. We bought this device as a backup, not the primary way to keep track of the kids, until we can get a fence installed.

After convincing him it was a nice watch to wear, we proceeded to test it.

Inside the house it picked up the signal and indicated direction like it's advertised. When we went outside, as soon as our son walked more than 15 feet away, the receiver couldn't pick up the signal, and that was with clear unobstructed site. The device claims you can set an out of range warning signal for up to 98 ft. It doesn't even work for the shortest range setting.

If you decide to take your chances, there are also a couple of other minor issues to consider. The wrist band is too easy for kids to take off. Our son had it off in less than a minute the first time we put it on him. Second, this is more an annoyance, there's no way to disable the 'panic button' on the watch.

Don't waste your money! It's a great idea, but the device doesn't work! Hope this saves someone else some time and money.

Regards - Ken

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Please do not think about buying this product..., April 19, 2009

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Winter Flower - See all my reviews

This review is from: Levana CT1000 Digital Wireless Child Tracker Wrist Watch and Kid Finder/Locator (Electronics)

I never wrote a review before, but for this product, I am writing a review simply because I didn't want other people to be dissapointed with this product like I did.
This product simply does not work.
I bought two locator since I have two kids.
Ohe child locator did not work at all.
Other one works but battery dies within couple of hours....
Very very dissapointed...

28 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good product for the price, December 10, 2008

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S. Barry "Iowa Mom of 2" (Iowa) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Levana CT1000 Digital Wireless Child Tracker Wrist Watch and Kid Finder/Locator (Electronics)

This is a good product to purchase if you don't want to go for the very expensive GPS tracking device for your kids. It is a little hard to get used to but once I got the hang of it then it was easy to use and easy to read. I strongly suggest practicing multiple times at/around home where you and your kids feel comfortable before using it out in the "real world".
I do wish that the strap was more secure - my 2 year old can get it loose and off, but a safety pin solved that problem in short order. The band is made of soft fabric, not plastic. I have also strapped it on his ankle to avoid the constant pushing of the alarm button. And, the "base" is small enough to fit in a pocket or purse but big enough that I haven't lost it (yet).
I do have to emphasize, though, that this is NOT a replacement for good parenting skills and for keeping an eye on your kids AT ALL TIMES when you are in public. But, if they break out of the stroller or cart, or if they take off you have a back up, especially if you are out in public alone.