Smartwatches & Accessories

Are the watches connected to the internet?

No, the watches do not have access to the internet, prioritizing safety and control.

Do the watches have access to social media?

No, they are designed to shield kids from social media exposure, creating a safe and age-appropriate digital experience.

Can I download apps and games on the watch?

We decided to remove the redundant features available on smartphones and stick to the basic functions, such as Chat and Calls, Step counter, Calendar, etc. Our watches don't come with preinstalled apps or games, and it's not possible to download them on the watch. We want our children to enter the digital world in a safe and controllable way and maintain a good balance between screen time and physical activity. 

With that thought in mind we created a space where children can play games and win amazing prizes, as well as make a positive impact in today's real world. Our Activity platform encourages children to have an active lifestyle: the steps they make in real life are converted into virtual Xplora Coins that children can redeem for gifts, games and campaigns.  

How do I change my watch's phone number?

If you entered an incorrect phone number while activating the watch or would like to use another SIM-card, you as a guardian can easily change the watch’s phone number in your app: scroll down until you see the option “Change SIM-card” and enter the new phone number. 

Don't forget to choose the correct country code followed by the actual phone number (without a leading 0).

How can I manage contacts on the smartwatch?

Parents have comprehensive management features through the Xplora app to control the smartwatch contacts, ensuring that unwanted calls are restricted.

Can two watches chat with each other?

Kids can't exchange messages between two Xplora watches yet, but they can call each other if their phone numbers have been saved on the parental app. The chat feature, on the other hand, is limited to exchanges between one watch and the app.

How small can a safe zone be?

The Xplora watches are smartwatches for kids with a location feature, but they're not designed as tracking devices. The watch uses three sources to determine its position and depending on the positioning source the watch uses, the position might be more or less accurate. At the moment, 300 metres is the minimum range for a safe zone; smaller safe zone ranges could trigger unnecessary alerts if the watch's position was less accurate.

Where can I buy a spare charger or a new strap?

You can find browse our selection of accessories here.

Some Xplora models have been discontinued and their spare parts are no longer available in our webshop, others haven't been added there yet. We encourage you to contact our Customer Support team through the contact form to consult the stock for the item you’d like to order, as we may still have some stock left. If you’d like to order an Xplora strap, don’t forget to mention the colour and the model of the strap you’d like to receive.

Is my watch water-resistant?

The XGO3 and X6Play have an IP68 certification for water resistance. This means the following:

IP = protection against ingress of water
6 = Dust-tight
8 = Withstands immersion in water up to 1 m deep (normally for 30 minutes).

While a smartwatch with IP68 can be worn while jogging in the rain or washing hands, and can even be dropped under in a swimming pool or other watercourses, IP ratings do not take water pressure into account. Therefore, IP ratings are not an indicator of whether a device can be used in water activities such as swimming or diving.

Furthermore water resistance is not a permanent condition and may degrade over time. We recommend not exposing the watch to chemicals such as soaps, shampoos, sunscreen oils, conditioners, lotions and perfumes. In addition, water resistance may be affected by the following:

  • Impacting the watch (e.g. dropping it).
  • Showering with very fast water
  • All kinds of acidic food
  • Hot, humid places (e.g. sauna)
Is it possible to lock the watch onto a specific network type?

To ensure the best connectivity, Xplora watches connect to different types of networks. The XGO2, the X5Play and the XGO3 support 3G, 2G, and 4G, while the X6Pay connects to 2G and 4G network.

Your watch will automatically connect to the most suitable network based on its availability and quality in your area. There is currently no option to exclusively lock the device onto a specific network type, however you can reach out to your service provider to inquire if they can assist with configuring your network preferences on their end.

Everything you need to know about compatible providers and APN settings

What is an APN?

APN is short for Access Point Name. It is the network configuration that the watch needs to have to connect to the Internet through your provider’s network. 

Which APN settings are saved on Xplora watches?

As there is a big difference in the quality of local coverage among various providers, our watches have been tested with major providers from each country of our market and, based on the results, the APN settings of certain providers have been saved on our watches. Click here to check the list of our compatible providers.

Why is it important to choose a compatible SIM-card?

The providers that figure on our list of compatible providers have been extensively tested and we know that they work well with our watches. We have considerable experience with those providers and can easily put our finger on each problem.

The APN settings from every compatible provider are pre-configured on our devices, which means that the watch is able to connect to the correct network from the very start to ensure the best user’s experience.

What if your provider doesn’t figure on the list of compatible providers?

It can either mean that the watch hasn’t been tested with the provider yet or that the provider’s settings are not entirely compatible with our watches. The list is being constantly updated and if we detect that there has been a change on the providers side which makes it incompatible with our watches, we delete this provider from the list.

We can’t guarantee that the Xplora watches will work properly with a SIM-card that doesn’t figure on the list of compatible providers. If you ever experience any connectivity problems, it might take longer for us to offer you a solution.

How do you know that your provider might not be compatible with Xplora?

It can happen that you can call and make calls but cannot use all the other features that depend on mobile data, or the other way around. For instance, if you are a guardian, you won’t be able to see your child’s position and the changes made on the parental app won’t be reflected on the watch, then there is a good chance your provider’s APN settings are not recognised by the watch.

What can you do if you already have a SIM-card from a non-compatible provider?

If you have one of the recent Xplora watches (X4, X5 Play, XGO2), start by updating your watch with the correct APN settings. Restart your watch and turn off the WIFI connection to check if the device has established a data connection.

If you have an older model and your provider doesn’t fall into the compatibility list or if your provider doesn’t meet the watch’s parameters, the only solution might be to change to a compatible provider. 

 

Where can you find the correct APN settings?

The APN settings for data connection can be found on the Internet or can be provided by your SIM-card operator. Depending on your operator’s SIM-card configuration, some APN settings are always mandatory (such as APN name, MNC and MCC), while others (such as password and user) can vary. 

Below you will find a list of common APN settings in each country:

Country Belgium
Provider Base
APN name gprs.base.be
MCC 206
MNC 20
Username base
Password base
   
Provider Mobile Vikings
APN name web.be
MCC 206
MNC 30
Username web
Password web
   
Provider

Mobistar

APN name mworld.be
MCC 206
MNC 10
   
Provider

Proximus

APN name internet.proximus.be
MCC 206
MNC 01
   
Provider

Telenet

APN name telenetwap.be
MCC 206
MNC 05

 

Country

Luxembourg

Provider

LUXGSM

APN name

web.pt.lu

MCC

207

MNC

01

Username

wap

Password

wap

   

Provider

Orange

APN name

orange.lu

MCC

270

MNC

99

 

 

Provider

Tango

APN name

internet

MCC

207

MNC

77

Username

tango

Password

tango

 

Country

Portugal

Provider

MEO

APN name

internet

MCC

268

MNC

06

 

 

Provider

NOS

APN name

internet OR umts

MCC

268

MNC

07 OR 03

 

 

Provider

Vodafone PT

APN name

internet.vodafone.pt

MCC

268

MNC

01

Username

vodafone

Password

vodafone

 

Country

United Kingdom

Provider

LycaMobile

APN name

data.lycamobile.com

MCC

234

MNC

26

Username

lmuk

Password

Plus

 

 

Provider

Sky

APN name

mobile.sky

MCC

234

MNC

57

 

 

Provider

Virgin Mobile UK

APN name

goto.virginmobile.uk

MCC

234

MNC

30

Username

user

 

Country

United States

Provider

AT&T

APN name

phone

MCC

310

MNC

410

 

What security and privacy standards does Xplora uphold?

Xplora and the X6Play adhere to the strictest security and transparency standards in Asia and Europe, including GDPR compliance. Additionally, it complies with CPRA and CE/FCC standards to ensure data protection and safety.

How does the Xplora Activity platform benefit kids?

The platform uniquely collaborates with Xplora and renowned brands to motivate and engage kids. Children who use Xplora smartwatches and engage with the Activity platform walk over 2,500 steps more daily than others. It's a fantastic way to stay active and have fun.

How to delete my account data?

If you are an Xplora app user and wish to deactivate your account information, start by filling out this form.

In accordance with our Privacy Policy, we keep your data for 45 days from the date we received the deactivation request and completely delete it afterwards. Within the deactivation period you won't have access to your account but you will have the option to reactivate it.

After the deactivation period, we will start the process of deleting your account. Deletion from our systems and backups may take up to a week. 

Xplora App

How can I exercise parental control over the watch?

You can manage the entire watch and fully control functions using the Xplora Parental App. This includes tracking GPS, setting safe zones, alarms, and school mode, and access to the Activity Platform where kids can join adventures, track their steps, and earn Xplora Coins.

How do I add a second guardian?

The Xplora allows up to two guardians. Both have almost the same rights, with the only difference being that only the primary administrator can factory reset the watch from his/her app.

Adding a second guardian is easy, just follow the steps below. Keep in mind that each guardian can delete the other guardian. Make sure that the person you want to assign as second guardian is absolutely trustworthy!

  1. The person you want to add as second guardian needs to download the Xplora app on their smartphone and create their own account.
  2. Once the person has installed the app and created a user account, you have two options:
  3. Once the new user has been added as a contact, he/she can be assigned admin rights through the contact menu of the app:

In the Contacts menu, select the contact that you want to grant admin rights and click on "Set contact as a guardian".

Once done, both guardians have access to the same features.

In addition to the two guardians, you can add up to 50 contacts who can call the child. If they download the app, they can also send and receive messages from the watch.

How can I transfer Xplora coins?

Now that you and your child have gained some Xplora coins, you can transfer them from one account to another using the guardian's app.

Decide which person should send Xplora Coins and go to his/her profile. Scroll down until you see the Xplora Coins feature, then enter the amount of Xplora coins that you'd like to transfer and choose the person you'd like to send the coins to.

  

Note: If your child has lost their Xplora coins as a result of a factory reset or a watch replacement, we might be able to recover the coins if you contact us at https://support.xplora.com/hc/requests/new 

Do not forget to mention the watch's and guardian's phone numbers. We'd also appreciate if you could send us a screenshot of the amount of Xplora coins before they disappeared from the app.

What to do if nothing happens when I scan the QR code?

If the watch and the app don't react in any way while scanning the QR code,

  • Check if you are using the Xplora app and if the app is updated to its latest version.
    You can download the app here:
  • Scan the QR code that appears in the Settings on the watch, not the one from the box.
  • Check if your Xplora has the latest software version installed.
  • Check if the 4G sign appears on the watch or connect the watch to WIFI.
  • Restart the watch.
  • Make sure that you scan the QR code from the right distance - don't keep the camera phone too close to the watch and try to get a clear view of the QR code.

If you are still experiencing this issue, please send us a photo of the QR code of your watch, as well as the guardian’s number. You can contact us at https://support.xplora.com/hc/requests/new 

I am the guardian and I have changed my phone number

First of all, create a new account using your new number.  

If you are the only guardian of the watch and you still have access to your account, add your new number as a second guardian. Click here to learn how to add a second guardian. You can then delete the old account and become the only guardian of the watch.

If the watch has two guardians, ask the other guardian to delete your old number from the contact list and then to reassign you guardian's rights. 

If you'd rather wish to start everything from the beginning, we can factory reset your watch and delete your old user account, so that you can start the activation process from scratch.

The watch and the guardian have the same number

If at the time of registering on the app you used the watch's phone number instead of your own number, you have three options:

  • Enter the account created with your watch's number and reset the watch by removing it from the app. We explain how to reset the watch in this article. Then, create a new account with your own phone number and pair the watch again.
  • Create an account with your own number, then use the account created with your watch’s number to add yourself as a guardian. You can then delete the watch’s guardian account - the watch can have up to two guardians and you may want to set a second trusted person instead as a guardian.
  • Contact us here - we can help you factory reset the watch and delete the wrong account. Don't forget to mention the IMEI number of your watch (you'll find it on the box of the watch) and send us a proof of purchase.
I have paired the watch but the QR code still appears on the watch

If you get the error message "Please scan the QR code to activate the watch" despite having already scanned the QR code, it usually means that the watch can’t synchronise with the app and update its status due to lack of Internet connectivity.  

Try the following suggestions:

  • Connect the watch to WIFI 
  • Check in the Settings of the watch if your Xplora is updated to its latest version
  • Restart your Xplora. It will help the watch reach the network

If the QR code still appears on the watch, please contact us at https://support.xplora.com/hc/requests/new 

What is Xplora Connectivity?

The X6Play and XGO3 include an Xplora subscription, making it easy to set up and use. It enables voice messages, emojis, and chat for efficient family communication.

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