Halloween is one of the scariest and spookiest nights each year in Atlanta, but it can also be one of the safest, with some sage advice and recommendations from AT&T.
FiLIP Smartwatch Child Locator (pronounced like “Philip”)
Technology can play a role in helping parents keep their kids safe this Halloween. For younger kids, consider the FiLIP smartwatch child locator, which also doubles as a watch.
· FiLIP App for Parents: Using the FiLIP app and GPS technology, you can see your child’s location on a map at any time.
· Stores 5 Phone numbers: With the FiLIP app, you get to choose the 5 phone numbers that your child’s FiLIP can call and receive calls from. It’s truly the first phone you will feel comfortable giving to your child.
· Benefits of a cellphone without a contract: Marries cellular technology, GPS and WiFi so your child can make calls, receive texts and stay connected to you.
· GPS locate: Use the FiLIP app to locate where your child is at any point. The device will auto-update as frequently as you want.
· Safe Zones: Set up to 5 “safe zones” to alert you when your child enters/leaves. Perfect for Halloween in the neighborhood.
· Emergency Button: Immediately transmits location to the parent’s smartphone app and starts recording any sound around the device.
· Built for kids: It can get wet, dirty and sandy. It comes in fun, bright colors that kids will love to wear and show off.
AT&T Family Map
If you have teens and tweens using smartphones, you can keep track of them on Halloween night with AT&T FamilyMap. FamilyMap lets you locate phones at virtually any time. It shows the location on an interactive map and it can send your family member’s location by text or email. AT&T FamilyMap also keeps your information secure and private.
Ion Party Starter Bluetooth Speaker
· The Ion Party Starter is a great Bluetooth speaker for Halloween parties or turning your front porch into a place that the trick-or-treaters will always remember.
· This wireless, full-range speaker with colorful beat-sync’d lighting turns any place into a party space.
· Connect your Bluetooth-enabled music player or smartphone, crank up the volume and let the light show begin.
· Don’t let looks fool you – this little speaker packs BIG, powerful sound and a pulsating, multi-colored light show into an ultra-compact design that fits in the palm of your hand.
· It’s so small and lightweight; you can carry it with you as an entertaining light source while you’re out trick-or-treating.
DIY – Magic Crystal Ball
How about making your own magic crystal ball this Halloween? It’s easy with your smartphone and a few items you probably already have around the house.
Supplies:
Fish bowl
Small planter or candle holder
Black fabric, wash cloth or netting
Smartphone
Bluetooth speaker (like the tiny JBL Micro wireless speaker)
Connect your smartphone to a wireless speaker to get the full effect and play a spooky video clip or movie.
Once you’ve set up your crystal ball, you can even utilize AT&T’s 4G LTE network to make a video call with a “fortune teller” and have a truly interactive crystal ball experience.
Remember, Halloween night always a dangerous night to be driving home from work. Be on the lookout for children the entire evening and have a safe and scary Halloween.
