Terrific review! Today my boy went to a friends house and didn’t tell me. I’ve decided it is time for a gizmo
@GavinsPlayground
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot little blizzard for the kind words!! Thank goodness he was safe and you found him! 🙂 For sure the gizmowatch would have come in handy!!
@bigcountry9563
5 жыл бұрын
For safety alone, because this watch has GPS is a really great idea for our children all around.
@GavinsPlayground
5 жыл бұрын
I found out that a lot of kids wear these for after school activities and play dates.
@bigcountry9563
5 жыл бұрын
@@GavinsPlayground Just on the premise alone of it having a GPS locating instrument within is safety enough hypothesis that my children where to get lost or kidnapped by a stranger. Forget the other functions it has im not worried about that at all but yeah this will be a tomorrow purchase for me my whole entire family for sure.
@GavinsPlayground
5 жыл бұрын
Excellent points!!🙂
@bigcountry9563
5 жыл бұрын
@@GavinsPlayground Thanks!
@tarahays9301
4 жыл бұрын
Quick questions before I purchase... Does my child have to send me their location/wait for random location notification in order for me to see where they are or can I just hop on GizmoHub and see for myself? Also, I’m wondering if his school will allow him to wear it. My kid likes to goof off at times, so.. is there parental controls to turn off certain features that might get him off task and into trouble?
@GavinsPlayground
4 жыл бұрын
No your child doesn't need to send their location. You can hit an arrow button in the app and it will track the watch. You can also use real time tracking but that eats up battery. You can set up a time where the watch only functions as a watch (during school) and then it will go back to a watch that can text and make calls. You set up the times. Gavin went to a house for bday party and I didn't know where it was so I used the watch and it gave me his location! 😁
@lcg2483
4 жыл бұрын
Nice review. My god son just got one for Christmas and I wanted to see what this watch was all about. Very helpful video.
@GavinsPlayground
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words. Merry Christmas!
@karenw9167
4 жыл бұрын
How many to do alerts can be set on the watch? Does the watch have a do not disturb mode, for when they are in school? If so, will the watch vibrate in the do not disturb mode for an alert set in the phone? Do you ever find that the GPS is not tracking properly? Thank you.
@GavinsPlayground
4 жыл бұрын
You can add as many to do's as you want. GPS is perfect (there is a mode for real time tracking but it'll warn you that it drains battery). Non real time is fine. You hit the arrow and within seconds its says where the watch is. Yes, you can set time frames (do not disturb) for the watch. During school, you can set up for just being a watch, no calls, texts, etc, then go back to being a watch that can text and call after school. The parent sets all that up in the app. Hope this helped!
@emz1901
4 жыл бұрын
Can you use the watch with WiFi at home?
@GavinsPlayground
4 жыл бұрын
There is no wifi use with this watch. In order for watch to work, you need a Verizon data plan for it. 5.00 a month if on a current plan, or 15.00 a month if on another carrier or an older Verizon plan. Wifi is irrelevant for this watch. Hope that answers your question!
@unicornkid2753
4 жыл бұрын
No you can't
@mashabrown1988
4 жыл бұрын
can you please post the link for the band you purchased? Thank you!
Do you think this would be good for elderly parent so like if they leave the house go outside at all will it notify me? That is my main purpose I just want to make sure the gps is really accurate so if he leaves the house At all it will Let me know.
@amberherring5151
4 жыл бұрын
Also I can’t find the replacement band? Do You have another link or one similar
@GavinsPlayground
4 жыл бұрын
@@amberherring5151 yes, it would be great for elderly people. The watch itself is pretty easy to use. Maybe a little small for old eyes, 🙂, but do-able. The GPS is great. That's a great idea for someone who may wander, get confused, etc. I will post another link for band, KZitem keeps disabling them. Also, maybe Google "GPS for elderly" and see what comes up. Maybe there is something designed for that and is better than the watch. Not to take anything away from the watch, it is good. There's no contract so you can always cancel service which is nice.
@GavinsPlayground
4 жыл бұрын
@@amberherring5151 www.ebay.com/itm/264025900688
@GavinsPlayground
4 жыл бұрын
Choose 20mm for size
@silverdropstang
4 жыл бұрын
Great video! How much does the watch cost you per month with the Verizon service?
@GavinsPlayground
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! If on a current Verizon plan, 5.00 a month. 15 a month if on an old plan or another cellular provider. No contract required. Hope that helps!
@estelleb2882
4 жыл бұрын
We JUST bought one, $10 dollars a month with direct payment . set-up if you are not a Verizon customer.
@shukranaladdin8622
3 жыл бұрын
How well does the GPS feature work? My child is autistic and sometimes wanders so I was wondering about how well the GPS can locate her and how quick. Thanks :)
@GavinsPlayground
3 жыл бұрын
The gps is pretty darn accurate. There are 2 levels of gps. One will give you general area and the other will narrow it down to a couple of feet. The higher level gps will drain battery more quickly, and the app will warn you about that. Overall, the GPS is great, in my opinion.
@mauryknows200
4 жыл бұрын
Hi..Could you tell me the name of the band that you got on Amazon. I can’t find it. My Son wants the same one. Thanks.
@GavinsPlayground
4 жыл бұрын
I just looked all over amazon for the band and I could not find it. The only ones I could find were like 31 bucks. I am assuming because of the holiday season they might not be readily available. I would search eBay for 20mm velcro band. Any 20mm band will work, but make sure it's velcro. I bought one for my watch and Gavins moms fitbit. They are all the same, doesn't matter the manufacturer. Sorry I couldn't be more help. They should be like 10-12 bucks. Let us know if you eventually find one. Again, sorry. Good luck!
@GavinsPlayground
4 жыл бұрын
I found one on ebay. 7 bucks free shipping. I couldn't copy the link but I copied the description: For Samsung Galaxy Watch Active Band Woven Nylon Sport Loop Bracelet Watch Strap
@GavinsPlayground
4 жыл бұрын
Choose 20mm and a color in the drop down box for the options! 🙂This will work.
@tjcrist1324
5 жыл бұрын
When a parent responds with text does it come up by text?
@GavinsPlayground
5 жыл бұрын
Yes, it comes up as a text that was written by the sender.
@GavinsPlayground
5 жыл бұрын
@JamereTheMoleRat yes it comes up on the watch as the text written by the sender.
@jonathanelwell9213
4 жыл бұрын
How long does the battery last?
@GavinsPlayground
4 жыл бұрын
With real time tracking off, and minimal use (couple of texts and maybe a phone call) morning till night easily
@GavinsPlayground
4 жыл бұрын
We never use the real-time tracking because a message pops up telling you it will use a lot of battery.
@GavinsPlayground
4 жыл бұрын
the last time we used the watch when he was out, I believe we sent two or three texts, and the battery was still good for the next day
@jonathanelwell9213
4 жыл бұрын
nevermind. Found it
@jasonborrelli3633
4 жыл бұрын
How is the battery life?
@GavinsPlayground
4 жыл бұрын
About 2 days with minimum usage (a couple of texts, a phone call). End of second day, needs to go on charger.
@oalignay
5 жыл бұрын
How fast is tracking and locating? We have the older version and it takes forever to locate my son
@GavinsPlayground
5 жыл бұрын
When I touch the GPS button, it'll "spin" for about 10 seconds or so then the location will pop up. I wouldn't consider it military grade, but it really isn't bad at all. Also, on its own, it will send me location status. All of a sudden, it'll pop up that the watch is at "so and so location".
@mattyg3535
4 жыл бұрын
@@GavinsPlayground Is there a feature if the band is removed the is an alert sent? Seems like an important feature to have for a child.
@GavinsPlayground
4 жыл бұрын
@@mattyg3535 that is an awesome idea. No, unfortunately, there is nothing if the band becomes undone. That is why we switched out the original band. It is known to break.
@SamuelMorolari
6 ай бұрын
The app isn't downloading😢
@GavinsPlayground
6 ай бұрын
There could be a few variables... What phone are you using, what version of android/IOS, what year gizmo do you have, etc. I would contact Verizon technical support. For what it's worth, it is a great little watch. It never let us down and the real time GPS is great (be careful though with the real time GPS.. uses a lot of battery. It ended up being a very useful piece of technology. Gavin is on to a Samsung Galaxy watch with LTE. They grow up fast!! 😂
@rosamendieta4579
2 жыл бұрын
I cannot call the watch, a family member can but I cannot. Any way to fix this?
@GavinsPlayground
2 жыл бұрын
Are you dialing the area code along with the phone number?
@rosamendieta4579
2 жыл бұрын
@@GavinsPlayground yes we cant call her through the app either. But she can call us
@GavinsPlayground
2 жыл бұрын
@@rosamendieta4579 is quite mode turned on? Also, when you call, what happens on your end? Do you hear anything like a message or something?
@noemhaye4
2 жыл бұрын
Got the Gizmo watch and its aMaziNg!
@GavinsPlayground
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome!!! It really is a cool watch!!
@amyrosato9213
3 жыл бұрын
Couoke questions. I only have general area GPS on. Battery lasts two days before it hit 17%. And my son's takes forever to shut down? Is both normal. And where did you get that awesome band?? Ty. (P.s. watch is pretty new... Valentine's day)
@GavinsPlayground
3 жыл бұрын
Hi! Yes, our gps is always on the general setting and we get close to 4 days battery. We get 3 days if Gavin is playing on it ( calling, using the sound effects, texting, etc). Honestly 3 days is pretty good considering it's a smart watch designed for children. Also, shutting down the watch does seem to take a long time. I usually don't shut it down. I'll put on charger when it notifies me when at 20%. As for the band (lifesaver 🙂), I found on ebay and amazon. I've bought one for myself as well. eBay was the cheapest. 8 dollars I believe. We enjoy the watch very much. It absolutely comes in handy! Let us know how things work out for you! Any more questions, please ask. 👍
@mdurriseau84
3 жыл бұрын
Has anyone had problems with the contacts disappearing from the watch? Verizon has no answers, but my daughters contacts are showing in the app. Not on her watch! Help
@GavinsPlayground
3 жыл бұрын
I have not heard of that. I would uninstall the app factory reset the watch. Reinstall everything. Make sure the contacts on phone are same as what will be installed on watch. I can't imagine that wouldn't work. What's strange is the watch has it's own plan so it could have whatever contacts you wantentered on to the watch. Let us know if you figured it out. Good luck!!
@starlabushlack9867
4 жыл бұрын
Is this good for a 9 year old boy or would it be "too young" for him? He told me he doesn't want a Kidizoom type watch.
@GavinsPlayground
4 жыл бұрын
Personally I think it's perfect. There is no internet access. The watch can only call the numbers that the child's guardian enters. Also, the texting is limited to what the child's guardian pre-enters, meaning the child can't text whatever he/she wants to whoever they want to. We tried one of those other "watches" and found they didn't really work and were cumbersome. But everyone is different, for us this worked perfectly.
@starlabushlack9867
4 жыл бұрын
@@GavinsPlayground thanks so much!
@GavinsPlayground
4 жыл бұрын
@@starlabushlack9867 my pleasure!
@ashliesaili4739
4 жыл бұрын
Perfect for that age!! My kids have had these watches (and previous models) for the last 6 years! They are excellent and when they came out with the one with text message, it just made it so great for little messages to be sent, whether it be "Where are you? Ride the bus after school. I'm picking you up." Just really great and convenient. My favorite is my kids wear them at all times and I am able to get in contact with them at any time. The reviews are low, but honestly they offer everything that makes me happy as a mother and give me peace of mind. GPS is slow, but great. When I'm meeting my kids for a field trip I will track them to see when they are on the move. Just incredibly convenient. I upgrade my kids' every couple years just because of wear. The best part about having these are the $5.00 monthly fee (plus tax) on your Verizon bill!! Can't beat that!!
@kkolding1
4 жыл бұрын
Would love to see you show a bit of the app experience (ie what the parent sees vs what the kid experiences with the watch). Thanks!
@GavinsPlayground
4 жыл бұрын
Sorry about that but I couldn't. I use my phone (where the app is, to record videos) but the app is pretty user friendly and easy to navigate. I will see if I can somehow put up a video about the app.
@Rmiller121717
4 жыл бұрын
Can you turn off the extra "fun" stuff? Looking for something to help keep my kid ON task, not add distract them.
@GavinsPlayground
4 жыл бұрын
No, but after about the initial 10 minutes of the fun stuff, it's not that fun anymore. They are more trivial type things, not games. Everyone is different, but Gavin doesn't bother with those at all anymore. He hasn't since the first day really. Just not exciting. Hope this helped. 🙂
@ussindyboyz9683
4 жыл бұрын
Hi, thank you for the review. Can you send the link for the watch band?
@GavinsPlayground
4 жыл бұрын
The 20mm works www.amazon.com/Yrzper-Frontier-Two-Section-Loopback-Midnight/dp/B081GZ7G3P/ref=mp_s_a_1_50?dchild=1&keywords=20mm%2Bvelcro%2Bwatch%2Bbands&qid=1575301905&sprefix=20mm%2Bvelcro%2B&sr=8-50&th=1&psc=1
@angela88leija
3 жыл бұрын
Has anyone been able to make phone calls between 2 gizmo watches? I can’t add a buddy.
@GavinsPlayground
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, the phone number can be added to contacts. The watch can call any number that's a contact.
@ashleighr93
6 ай бұрын
I’m late to this game but can you block the voice changing features and games etc?
@GavinsPlayground
6 ай бұрын
I don't believe you can block the voice changer, but you can "mute", or essentially block the games. I imagine it's designed that way so you could prevent your child from playing games during certain times like school...
@ashleighr93
6 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@GavinsPlayground
6 ай бұрын
Your welcome! Thanks for watching! 🙂
@All_Things_Unperfect
3 жыл бұрын
I mean reset
@GavinsPlayground
3 жыл бұрын
Plug watch into charger (leave it plugged in) and turn on watch. With it powered on, press end/back button to bring up display. From home screen, quickly press the end/back button 4 times. Tip ( if watch is powered on and responsive but not on the home screen, quickly press the end/back button 5 times or more). From the "reset Gizmo" screen tap the checkmark icon to delete all saved settings and contacts. The watch resets and reactivates prompting you to download the Gizmohub app. Allow several minutes for the factory data reset and reboot processes to complete. I hope this helped. It might be tricky at first.
@GavinsPlayground
3 жыл бұрын
You might not have to leave it plugged it.
@gjupa01
4 жыл бұрын
Have you had any issues with it charging? I've seen many reviews elsewhere that it has charging issues. Thank you
@GavinsPlayground
4 жыл бұрын
We've hadn't any issues with charging, but I will say the way the charging pins are on back of the watch makes it tricky. The band we use is always in a circle. Gavin just slides it on and tightens it. This band makes it tricky sometimes to charge. We have to make sure it lays completely flat. If you use a band that separates (like the original), then it's easier to lay flat on charger. With that being said, the watch always charges. No problems with actually charging. The only app you use is the Gizmo Hub. Dl it and it's super easy and user friendly. I hope I answered your questions 🙂
@kmagi54
4 жыл бұрын
Do you happen to know what brand name your replacement band was? I can’t seem to find a Velcro band on Amazon that doesn’t go behind the actual watch face. Thank you!
@GavinsPlayground
4 жыл бұрын
There are a lot of brands. I have posted links but KZitem removes them. Go to eBay and type 20mm Velcro watch band. Much cheaper than Amazon. As long as it's 20mm, it will work. Me, Gavin's Mom and Gavin all use this type of band. Ez on and off and secure. I just go to eBay. Usually 7-10 dollars.
@kmagi54
4 жыл бұрын
Gavins Playground Thank you so much! I found one on e-bay. :)
@darrelldawkins1179
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks I just showed my dad and he got me one
@GavinsPlayground
4 жыл бұрын
You guys will love it!
@darrelldawkins1179
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for telling me that
@sssohrab4742
3 жыл бұрын
Lucky
@R0NxBURGUNDY
5 жыл бұрын
Can the watch user compose a text message or is it a canned response message only?
@GavinsPlayground
5 жыл бұрын
@jeremiah jacobs the person wearing the watch cannot compose a message. There are about 20 preloaded messages on the watch, there are emojis but they can record a message via voice, and send that. That feature is really nice. The admin can change the preloaded messages to say whatever you want. For example, one of the messages reads "come and pick me up." you can change that to "come get me NOW!!!!" You can change them all if you want.
@kmagi54
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this! Very helpful. I appreciate it.
@GavinsPlayground
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the kind words?
@mizzsatin
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the review. I just brought my granddaughter one
@GavinsPlayground
4 жыл бұрын
Great! It really is a great little device!
@tinkerbelltes
4 жыл бұрын
Does the watch only send calls or can it receive them too?
@GavinsPlayground
4 жыл бұрын
It can make calls to the 10 numbers in its contact list, and can receive calls from anyone
@alexandriasmith6343
4 жыл бұрын
Excellent review, very helpful thank you!!
@GavinsPlayground
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words!
@lindseybigelow6279
4 жыл бұрын
Is there a screen protector?
@GavinsPlayground
4 жыл бұрын
Not included. Sold separately.
@JSZ0729
4 жыл бұрын
Wish There was though
@All_Things_Unperfect
3 жыл бұрын
How do you restart
@GavinsPlayground
3 жыл бұрын
To restart, power off by pressing power button until screen powers off. Then hold the power button again for 5 seconds and the watch will power up. If you need to reset, that's a little different. Lmk if you mean reset the watch.
@markandheidi8307
5 жыл бұрын
Great review. Thank you!
@GavinsPlayground
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mark!
@colorsnsparkles
4 жыл бұрын
Great review! Thank you very much
@GavinsPlayground
4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome and thank you for your kind words!! Glad this was of help!
@gloriagarcia2024
4 жыл бұрын
Where do you get it
@GavinsPlayground
4 жыл бұрын
My local Verizon Wireless corporate store
@MY1PATH
3 жыл бұрын
Can the apps be disabled so its strictly calling and tracking?
@therealgavinsplayground
3 жыл бұрын
No, they can not.
@GavinsPlayground
3 жыл бұрын
No.
@sundersukesh5497
4 жыл бұрын
Can you please share details of the Velcro band you used for the watch.would like to buy the same for my son’s gizmo watch.
@GavinsPlayground
4 жыл бұрын
What would you like to know about the details? It goes on and off quite easily and stays secure.
@GavinsPlayground
4 жыл бұрын
I have posted numerous links regarding were the band can be bought, unfortunately eBay removed them
@GavinsPlayground
4 жыл бұрын
*where. Actually I think KZitem removes My Links
@katherineelmore2160
4 жыл бұрын
Terrific review
@GavinsPlayground
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words! 🙂
@perlatoscano9290
4 жыл бұрын
Does the watch have 911 as a contact for emergency?
@GavinsPlayground
4 жыл бұрын
No, due to accidental calls. It can only call the 10 digit numbers that are entered into the phone.
@gloriagarcia2024
4 жыл бұрын
Can i have a Gizmo watch please?
@GavinsPlayground
4 жыл бұрын
I wish I could!!! 🙂
@JPicou
5 жыл бұрын
Can you and your wife both monitor the watch/location simultaneously?? Some Kids Tracker Watches only allow for 1 parent to be the "ADMIN".
@GavinsPlayground
5 жыл бұрын
Yes, both of us can see the location and watch at the same time. Also, if you include a "care taker", they also can view location at same time. We've had it going on 3 months and love it.
@JPicou
5 жыл бұрын
Excellent, thanks for the quick reply. I'm on ATT and wife is on Verizon. Looks like I'll have to switch providers in order to be an admin and monitor. (According to Verizon rep).
@GavinsPlayground
5 жыл бұрын
I would double check that. You can add the watch for 5.00 because wife is already on Verizon. Once it's activated through your wife's plan, she will dl the Gizmo app and should be able to add you. Then you should be able to track the watch like your wife will be able to.
@GavinsPlayground
5 жыл бұрын
@@JPicou sorry, the watch will have its own plan (5.00 because your wife is on Verizon). But everything in my reply should still hold true.
@JPicou
5 жыл бұрын
Excellent. Thanks for the info! Looking forward to getting this.
@IMX383
4 жыл бұрын
the date was 2018
@GavinsPlayground
4 жыл бұрын
What do you mean? We've been using the watch since 2019 and still going strong. The Gizmo watch is a great little device! Highly recommend.
@IMX383
4 жыл бұрын
@@GavinsPlayground the date is sep 2018 bro i had it in 2019
@GavinsPlayground
4 жыл бұрын
We uploaded this in August 2019.
@IMX383
4 жыл бұрын
@@GavinsPlayground I know
@jbegg1978
5 жыл бұрын
Can you post link to the wristband on amazon?
@GavinsPlayground
5 жыл бұрын
Any 20 mm band will work, even if it says Samsung or other watch companies
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