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The Perfect First Phone for Your 12-Year-Old:Choose Pinwheel Phones
At 12, your children are on the peak of adolescence, seeking independence while still requiring your guidance as a parent. A suitable first phone for them should offer connectivity, safety, and controlled access to technology.
Pinwheel Doesn’t Have Apps That Cause The Most Concern For Parents
No Social Media
No Web Browser Option
No Adult Apps
Curated App Library
With access to over 1,000 therapist-approved apps, Pinwheel offers educational tools, music streaming, games, and more, each with detailed safety ratings. This allows parents to confidently select appropriate content that aligns with their child's interests and developmental stage.
Comprehensive Parental Controls
The caregiver portal enables parents to monitor call and text history, approve contacts, and set app usage schedules. This oversight promotes responsible phone usage and helps maintain a healthy balance between screen time and other activities.
Adaptable Features for Growing Needs
As your 12-year-old matures, Pinwheel phones allow for the gradual introduction of additional apps and functionalities, aligning with their growing responsibility and needs. This adaptability ensures the device remains relevant and supportive throughout their developmental journey.
Genesis 4
Great starter phone
Slim 6
Stylish and affordable
Plus 5
Premium finish and 5G capability
Pixel 9A
Exceptional photo quality
Pinwheel Watch
GPS, Calls, Texts
Complete remote access to your child’s phone means complete peace of mind for you
Safelist blocks 100% of strangers and spam
Monitor text messages remotely
See app safety ratings before installing
No social media or adult apps
Set schedules for contacts and apps
Locate your child
Pinwheel Wireless: Extensive coverage. Affordable Plans. No contracts.
Caregiver Portal Only
Choose your own cellular carrier for your Pinwheel phone
$17.99 /mo
- Caregiver Portal subscription (Pinwheel parental controls)
- Save 15% with multiple devices
- Your choice of cellular provider (get a plan and SIM card from any major carrier)
Pinwheel Wireless
Get cellular service from Pinwheel Wireless for your Pinwheel phone
$29.99 /mo
- Unlimited calls and text messages
- 5 GB high speed data per month (slower speeds after 5GB)
- Caregiver Portal subscription (Pinwheel parental controls)
- Save 15% with multiple devices
Pinwheel Watch
Cellular and parent management for Pinwheel kid's smartwatches
$14.99 /mo
- Unlimited calls and text messages
- 2 GB high speed data per month (slower speeds after 2GB)
- Unlimited PinwheelGPT subscription
- Caregiver Portal subscription (Pinwheel parental controls)
- Save 15% with multiple devices
