Cosmo Launches School-Fi to Balance Classroom Focus with Safety

The new feature, launching in late July, integrates with Cosmo’s JrTrack smartwatches to identify when a student enters or leaves a school campus. By leveraging HaloGPS technology, the system shifts devices into a limited, distraction-free mode while allowing parents to configure specific safety and communication parameters. This transition turns the smartwatch into an analog-style time-telling accessory, effectively aligning with the 'away for the day' policies currently gaining traction in over 35 states.

Russell York, CEO and founder of Cosmo, noted that the technology addresses a growing dilemma for families who feel forced to choose between school compliance and safety. With 90% of parents citing emergency access as their primary reason for wanting their children to carry devices, School-Fi serves as an automated middle ground. To further assist with school policy compliance, the company is also releasing a School Explorer Clip, which allows the JrTrack 5 SE to be attached to a backpack rather than worn on the wrist.

The system arrives as part of a broader update to the Cosmo parent platform, which will be available to both new JrTrack 5 SE users and existing customers. The JrTrack 5 SE is priced at $129.99, with subscription plans starting at $9.99 per month. By automating the device's behavior based on location, Cosmo aims to remove the mental load from parents while providing educators with a predictable, non-disruptive way to manage technology in the learning environment.