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AppRecs rating 3.2. Trustworthiness 82 out of 100. Review manipulation risk 48 out of 100. Based on a review sample analyzed.
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About BoT - GPS & Talk for Families
About BoT:
BoT is Japan’s #1 kid monitoring GPS service, trusted by parents and rated with the highest customer satisfaction for four consecutive years (*1). Since 2017, BoT has helped parents keep track of their kids, providing peace of mind with every step. BoT Talk is designed for parents who want to monitor their kids’ location and receive automatic notifications. This screen-free GPS device, with two-way voice messaging, features advanced AI for accurate and consistent location tracking and detection of unusual activity.
Key Features:
- Accurate & Consistent GPS Tracking
- 2-way voice messaging
- Instant alerts for unusual activity
Pricing:
- BoT Talk Device: $49.99 (*2)
- Monthly plan: GPS Only $4.99 or GPS & Talk $6.99 (*3)
- App usage: Free (No extra charge for multiple guardians like parents or grandparents)
Payment Methods:
Major credit cards (Prepaid and debit cards not accepted)
How to Get Started:
-1 Download the app.
-2 Sign in or register as a new user.
-3 Don’t have a BoT Talk yet? Purchase through the app or the BoT website.
-4 Connect your BoT Talk by tapping the “+” icon on the home screen and selecting “Connect BoT.”
-5 Charge the device and start using the service.
Remarks:
(1) Based on a 2025 survey by the Ideation Corporation of parents with kids aged 4-12 in Japan. https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000032.000030222.html (Japanese only)
(2) Shipping and taxes not included.
(3) Taxes not included. Monthly fees start from the first day of activation. Service ends immediately upon cancellation.
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Reviews for BoT - GPS & Talk for Families
katman200
Not live gps
GPS only updates “when there’s movement”, speed, buildings etc interfere. Goes a long time before updating even with movement. Messages for talk feature don’t go through every min as described. I’m hoping this gets bugs fixed bc I wanted to love this. It’s a great idea. Monthly fees have to be put on a credit card, not bank account or debit card, and cannot be started again after cancellation.
climbergal
Peace of Mind
The simple small device this app supports is the perfect gadget for tracking and keeping in touch with my pre-teen. It’s been especially super handy for tracking and communicating on the ski slopes as well as through all her extracurricular activities. There are no screens, so we avoid the extra exposure to screen time. As for the app, itself - easy to set up and easy to use. It learned and established the home area in about 4 weeks of use. The app can send notifications on departure from the home area or any other specified location, like school. The UI shows current location and history of locations in addition to battery status. Notifies when device needs to be charged well before battery fully drains. Communication is seamless between device and iPhones. There’s not any significant delay between sending and receiving messages. Though it’s not real-time, it’s pretty instantaneous. Both her father and I can monitor and communicate through the device. It definitely sets our minds at ease to know where she is and to have the ability to communicate with our little one in case of emergencies. It’s been a real value add securing our peace of mind.
