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Verizon Gizmo Watch 3

Verizon · Smartwatch

~$149.99

approx. to start

~$10

/mo to start

Pricing: About $150 for the watch (or roughly $4/mo financed), plus a $10/mo Verizon watch line. Works on Verizon only. Prices change often, so confirm the current price at the retailer. Checked September 2026.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Parent-approved contacts only (up to 20); no internet or social
  • Real-time GPS with safe-zone alerts and an SOS button
  • Durable, kid-friendly design with a front camera for video calls

Cons

  • Verizon only; requires a $10/mo watch line
  • Kids outgrow the watch form factor by the tween years

Setup & lockdown guide

No internet or browser out of the box; kids can only reach parent-approved contacts. Note that Verizon is retiring the older GizmoHub app, so set up and manage the watch through the newer Verizon Family app.

How to talk to your child

Tell your child: 'This is your adventure watch so we can call each other when you're playing outside.'

Verified from official sources

Verizon, official Gizmo Watch pages

Verizon confirms approved-contacts-only communication (up to 20), no internet or social access, GPS with safe zones and SOS, and that the watch requires Verizon service.

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