Verizon today announced the launch of the Gizmo Watch 4, expanding the Verizon Family ecosystem. The new kid-friendly smartwatch introduces next-level safety features, including Watch Removal Detection alerts, real-time location insights, and real-time severe weather notifications (coming soon). Designed to give parents and guardians peace of mind, the watch aims to keep families connected and protected without exposing children to social media apps or unfiltered web browsers.
The Gizmo Watch 4 was developed with input from real parents to build trust and ease everyday worries. It acts like an invisible safety net, providing kids with the freedom they crave while offering parents control. Key safety features include real-time location insights, custom safe zones, watch removal alerts, and a distraction-free school mode. Guardians can add up to 40 trusted contacts to block strangers. The device is water-resistant with a 1.6-inch scratch-resistant glass screen, powered by a faster processor and a battery that lasts up to three days. It supports high-quality video calling on Verizon's network.
The watch integrates seamlessly with the Verizon Family app for centralized management of safety and wellness features. Parents can track the watch location, manage trusted contacts, and set safe zones in one convenient dashboard. The watch also includes fun tools like step counters, to-do lists, and kid-friendly educational tools.
Verizon is also enhancing its loyalty program through the My Verizon app, eliminating standard Gizmo Watch activation and device upgrade fees for enrolled customers. Additionally, the Verizon Shine program offers weekly chances to win once-in-a-lifetime experiences, along with daily drops including tickets to concerts and sporting events, exclusive merchandise, dining vouchers, and gift cards.
Just in time for the back-to-school season, Verizon is offering a special promotion from July 9 through September 3, 2026: New and existing customers can get a free Gizmo Watch 4 when purchasing the device on a 36-month payment plan with a new watch line ($10 a month plus taxes and fees). The value is given as $180 promotional credits, applied over 36 months. The watch is available in two kid-focused colors: Dusk Blue and Pistachio Pin at verizon.com or inside the My Verizon App.
For more information on keeping kids safe online, visit Parenting in a Digital World.
