I called Verizon today and ordered two since they are having a sale. I’m super excited to show them their new watches. Thank you for the making the video. I wasn’t even aware Verizon made a watch like this one.
@@yr3861 I honestly haven't considered screen protectors so I haven't really looked. It's been about 3 months now and the screens don't seem scratched at all. I'll have to look and see if I can find some.
Just a fyi You should turn on silent mode in the app and turn the hours off during the official school hours to prevent the little one from using it during school. Ex: 8am to 3pm Mon thru Fri. Set it once and never worry. My son has had it for years with no issues.
Some things I loved apart from the old version Is that you don't have to be on the home screen to see the time 🙌 The camera is a great touch for an additional amount!
Very helpful. Thanks. I especially gained insight from the comment about the 6 year old not being able to maintain focus enough to get through the school day without messing with it. I have a six year old and I am thinking i may need to wait on this for her.
You don’t have to wait there is a feature that you can add that prevents your child from messing with the Watch in school hours the Apple Watch also has this feature so for ex you can put the feature so they can mess with the Watch through 8:20-3:45 I don’t know about the gizmo but the Apple Watch has one feature where your child can only turn off the feature temporarily which is help full if your child needs to text message you
Hi Shay, I actually did do an update video and shared what I learned after having 2 of these devices for several months now. If you go to my channel it is under the Kids Tech Reviews playlist.
Yes you can locate the watch at all times while it is turned on using the app, as long as the watch has a good signal. My kids are 7 and 9 but I really just think you have to decide if the 13 year old would want it or not. If they do, than I think it would be great.
Great question John. Yes absolutely. In fact, with each update more new characters are always available. Both my kids just switched to Boba Fett this week.
Hi Jake! I do like the tracking feature. It is one of the main reasons that I bought the watch. It does work well. My only complaints would be that it can be a little laggy when updating and also if you turn on "real time" tracking it will such the battery down about 2% per minute!
Is there any way to change the screen saver to an image that is NOT Disney? I’d like to get one for my 9 year old daughter for Christmas, but she considers herself “too old” for Disney now.
That might be possible on some of the other Gizmo watches but on the Disney edition you can only have the Disney characters, but that includes Star Wars too.
Thank you for watching and for leaving a comment! I actually did a follow up video to this one where I talk about the video calling and some other updates.
Thank you for the comment. To answer your question, it is not waterproof, but it does have that IP67 rating that allows for it to be wet and submerged 3 meters for no more than 30 minutes. That being said, I don't let my kids swim with it on just to be safe.
You can see the current location of the watch from the app. It can be refreshed every few minutes. There is a live track feature for more real time tracking but it will take the battery down very quickly if you use that feature.
Have a 7 year old asking for a cellphone I'm like nope I was looking into this because she's the oldest and you've sold me ! Darn it I guess this is what it is for Christmas birthday for this Christmas baby girl lol 😆
I'm glad the video was helpful! I think the watch is a great way to test the waters before moving up to a phone. I'm going to do a follow up video next week talking about everything I've learned from having 2 of these watches for almost 6 months now and it is mostly good things to say!
Unfortunately yes. I ended up adding 2 additional lines, but they don't run as much as say a regular phone line does. It just depends on what deals Verizon is running at the time.
There isn't a way to make a password on the device itself, but you can put in a code for when you open the app, just in case someone gets a hold of your phone.
We ordered these for our 7 and 10 year olds last week and were excited to find your reviews. Really helped to know some of the features and pros and cons and such! Really appreciate the tip on keeping the brightness turned down, that is good to know! Thanks again! :)
Hi Rachel, unfortunately I have not found a screen protector for the Disney Edition specifically, but after 2 months of pretty heavy use the screens don't really have any signs of scratching so crossing my fingers!
Same here. Can't find a screen protector for it. I also can't find any information on the screen and how durable it is or what material it is made of. We just got ours but hoping the screen is tough enough.
Hey guys ! I too couldn’t find a screen protector so I bought a cut-to-fit screen protector from Amazon and cut it down to the size of the watch. It took a minute to get it to the right fit but it’s something. & I have a whole lot of left over if I need to make more in the future.
Thank you Nick! So beyond paying for the device itself, I paid a 35 dollar activation fee, and then I pay 10 dollars a month for the additional phone line the watch needs to be on.
@@thevetdad6383 even if you do not have any phone lines with Verizon the watch can be Connected with then? Will cost the same? Thank you so mucho for the video!!!!!
You will have to have a phone line because the watch will have its own phone number and must be activated to a line just like a phone. Thanks for watching!
I saw that too and I went with the Disney Edition because it has a camera and a few other features such as how the characters interact on the various screens.
I never noticed that before. I just checked and your right, but I don't think the watch will allow any incoming notifications when in school mode and they can't access anything.
It limits video calls to just a few minutes at a time and I'm sure it uses more battery but we don't make enough video calls to really see a difference.
Great review I'm getting one for my b/day and in exited!! (My b/day may 21st
Thanks so much, I hope you love your new Gizmo!
I have the original with no camera and it's great looking a this upgrade seems worthy
Christmas gift from Santa definitely!
I called Verizon today and ordered two since they are having a sale. I’m super excited to show them their new watches. Thank you for the making the video. I wasn’t even aware Verizon made a watch like this one.
So glad my video helped you find the right device for your kiddos!
@@thevetdad6383 Have you found screen protectors that work for the Disney edition?
@@yr3861 I honestly haven't considered screen protectors so I haven't really looked. It's been about 3 months now and the screens don't seem scratched at all. I'll have to look and see if I can find some.
Great video! Saw your update as well. Very informative. Considering this for my disabled daughter to use and think it will be a great fit!
Thank you for taking the time to watch. I hope she loves it!
Just a fyi You should turn on silent mode in the app and turn the hours off during the official school hours to prevent the little one from using it during school. Ex: 8am to 3pm Mon thru Fri. Set it once and never worry. My son has had it for years with no issues.
Great tip Shay thank you!
Thank you for this review. Love that you went into full detail made me feel much better about purchasing one
Some things I loved apart from the old version
Is that you don't have to be on the home screen to see the time 🙌
The camera is a great touch for an additional amount!
I agree! Thank you so much for watching and leaving a comment!
thank you so much. Happy to have a review from a dad. So many of these reviews are made by kids!
Thanks for watching! I hope it helped.
Did u buy it ? How the gps and battery?
Very helpful. Thanks.
I especially gained insight from the comment about the 6 year old not being able to maintain focus enough to get through the school day without messing with it. I have a six year old and I am thinking i may need to wait on this for her.
Thank you! I am so glad I was able to help.
You don’t have to wait there is a feature that you can add that prevents your child from messing with the Watch in school hours the Apple Watch also has this feature so for ex you can put the feature so they can mess with the Watch through 8:20-3:45 I don’t know about the gizmo but the Apple Watch has one feature where your child can only turn off the feature temporarily which is help full if your child needs to text message you
Excellent review. Thank you for your help. My daughter will appreciate you.
Thank you so much for the kind words. I am so glad I could help!
Many thanks. Well done.
Thank you for watching and leaving a comment!
Can you please do an update video for this? We have been think about getting our child one
Hi Shay, I actually did do an update video and shared what I learned after having 2 of these devices for several months now. If you go to my channel it is under the Kids Tech Reviews playlist.
@@thevetdad6383 thank you so much I am actually watching the update now!!
Thanks for sharing very detailed
can you recommend where to buy a protector case?
"Amanda: your mean back off" looks like some tea
Great video, thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching!
What about the GPS, can you track them live?
You can do a live track but I will say you can literally watch the battery go down if you use that feature.
Can you locate them where they at if they don't call you and is it good for a 13
Yes you can locate the watch at all times while it is turned on using the app, as long as the watch has a good signal. My kids are 7 and 9 but I really just think you have to decide if the 13 year old would want it or not. If they do, than I think it would be great.
can you switch out the charachter after the initial pick?
Great question John. Yes absolutely. In fact, with each update more new characters are always available. Both my kids just switched to Boba Fett this week.
How do you like the gps tracking feature? Does it work well?
Hi Jake! I do like the tracking feature. It is one of the main reasons that I bought the watch. It does work well. My only complaints would be that it can be a little laggy when updating and also if you turn on "real time" tracking it will such the battery down about 2% per minute!
Is there any way to change the screen saver to an image that is NOT Disney? I’d like to get one for my 9 year old daughter for Christmas, but she considers herself “too old” for Disney now.
That might be possible on some of the other Gizmo watches but on the Disney edition you can only have the Disney characters, but that includes Star Wars too.
Aww thank I enjoy your video and I purchased one today for my son and daughter
Video call does it have?
Yes that was an update made a few months after I purchased in April 2021.
Great video, this will be a great Christmas gift for kids 💪🏻
Update: They recently launched video calling feature in it.
Thank you for watching and for leaving a comment! I actually did a follow up video to this one where I talk about the video calling and some other updates.
Thank you so much for this video just a quick question is it waterproof?
Thank you for the comment. To answer your question, it is not waterproof, but it does have that IP67 rating that allows for it to be wet and submerged 3 meters for no more than 30 minutes. That being said, I don't let my kids swim with it on just to be safe.
Can you gps the watch from the app ?
You can see the current location of the watch from the app. It can be refreshed every few minutes. There is a live track feature for more real time tracking but it will take the battery down very quickly if you use that feature.
Can you turn on this gizmo from the app if it gets turned off?
You can turn it off but you are not able to turn it on.
Have a 7 year old asking for a cellphone I'm like nope I was looking into this because she's the oldest and you've sold me ! Darn it I guess this is what it is for Christmas birthday for this Christmas baby girl lol 😆
I'm glad the video was helpful! I think the watch is a great way to test the waters before moving up to a phone. I'm going to do a follow up video next week talking about everything I've learned from having 2 of these watches for almost 6 months now and it is mostly good things to say!
Good
How do you pay for the service? Does it just connect to the parents service?
You end up adding another line to your phone plan and everything is just on one service.
@@thevetdad6383 oh man! So you have to add a new line per watch?
Unfortunately yes. I ended up adding 2 additional lines, but they don't run as much as say a regular phone line does. It just depends on what deals Verizon is running at the time.
@@thevetdad6383 thank you so much for all the information!
Awesome! Ours comes in the mail Tuesday. My son is hoping they get Wall-E. Thanks for the info.
Thanks for watching! I hope your son will love it!
Can we make a password on it
There isn't a way to make a password on the device itself, but you can put in a code for when you open the app, just in case someone gets a hold of your phone.
Curious!! Can you make video calls ?
It can not make video calls. The kids can send picture messages but no video capability.
Super helpful review. Thank you!
So glad I could help. Thanks for watching!
We ordered these for our 7 and 10 year olds last week and were excited to find your reviews. Really helped to know some of the features and pros and cons and such! Really appreciate the tip on keeping the brightness turned down, that is good to know! Thanks again! :)
Have you been able to find a screen protector for this yet? I’m striking out. TIA!
Hi Rachel, unfortunately I have not found a screen protector for the Disney Edition specifically, but after 2 months of pretty heavy use the screens don't really have any signs of scratching so crossing my fingers!
Same here. Can't find a screen protector for it. I also can't find any information on the screen and how durable it is or what material it is made of. We just got ours but hoping the screen is tough enough.
I am still looking for a dang protector for the screen. Seems like there are a few bands though
Hey guys ! I too couldn’t find a screen protector so I bought a cut-to-fit screen protector from Amazon and cut it down to the size of the watch. It took a minute to get it to the right fit but it’s something. & I have a whole lot of left over if I need to make more in the future.
Does it have a feature to FaceTime call?
Unfortunately they can't do video calls but they can send and recieve picture messages.
Thank you
It’s not a piece of junk it’s something I have and I love it and I’m seven❤❤
My 8 year old and 10 year old still love them for sure! 2 years and going strong.
What does it cost monthly to add the watch to your plan? And Thank you for your service! Great video
Thank you Nick! So beyond paying for the device itself, I paid a 35 dollar activation fee, and then I pay 10 dollars a month for the additional phone line the watch needs to be on.
@@thevetdad6383 even if you do not have any phone lines with Verizon the watch can be Connected with then? Will cost the same? Thank you so mucho for the video!!!!!
You will have to have a phone line because the watch will have its own phone number and must be activated to a line just like a phone. Thanks for watching!
Your good man thank you
Thank you for watching!
Does it support video calling with the camera?
No video calling but they can do video messages.
@@thevetdad6383 thanks for the quick reply!
the one i had broke and the screen is white anyone is able to help me?
I'm so sorry that happened. I think you may be able to take it to a Verizon store and see if they think it can be fixed.
I can't do pictures on a normal watch!
Aka normal gizmo
I think it was exclusive to the Disney Edition, but not 100% sure.
Is it waterproof?
It's IPX7 rated which basically means it can be underwater for 30 mins but I don'tet my kids swim with theirs just to be safe.
Cool
Thank you
Your welcome
TickTalk 4 is the way to go
You have accidentally showed the IMEI and the ICC info that could bring unnecessary exposures.
Thanks so much for letting me know
@@thevetdad6383 great sharing by the way. Thanks
Thank you for saying that!
I was at Verizon yesterday and it's a $100 difference between the Gizmo and Disney Gizmo watch 🤔
I saw that too and I went with the Disney Edition because it has a camera and a few other features such as how the characters interact on the various screens.
@@thevetdad6383 ahhh gotcha.
School mode doesn't automatically mute it?? Hmm.. that's annoying
I never noticed that before. I just checked and your right, but I don't think the watch will allow any incoming notifications when in school mode and they can't access anything.
It looks slow as seeing it
Maybe just how it came across in the video? Even after 2 years they still seem pretty snappy to me, albeit not as fast as a cell phone screen.
I wanna talk to my girlfriend on the video chat how long does the battery last while using that ?
It limits video calls to just a few minutes at a time and I'm sure it uses more battery but we don't make enough video calls to really see a difference.
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What a piece of junk