Gabb Watch FAQ

To learn more about the Gabb Watch and read our tester’s opinions, read our full Gabb Watch review. Or, scroll down to find answers to some common questions about this kids smartwatch brand.

Gabb Watch is a kids smartwatch. These internet-free devices combine safety features—like GPS tracking and one-touch emergency calling—with fun perks like voice messages and movement tracking.

Learn more in our full review of the best kids smartwatches.

Yes, we consider the Gabb Watch a good kids smartwatch. It was absolutely painless to set up, and both of our tester’s kids enjoyed using it.

Learn more in our full Gabb Watch review.

The Gabb Watch costs around $150 up front. Cellular service for the Gabb Watch costs between $10 (two-year contract) and $17 (contract-free) per month. Shipping is free.

Gabb Watches are sold exclusively through the Gabb Wireless website.

We think smartwatches like the Gabb Watch are best for kids between the ages of 7 and 12.

Kids may be ready for a phone by age 13, and children under 7 may not have good self-control when it comes to calling their family members. Our tester’s five-year-old daughter, for example, called her grandparents nine times in one day.

You can have up to 10 contacts on a Gabb Watch.

No, the Gabb Watch isn’t waterproof. It shouldn’t be worn when swimming, bathing, or showering. But since it’s water-resistant, the Gabb Watch shouldn’t conk out if your kid gets caught in the rain, washes their hands, or sweats.

Find out how Gabb's smartwatch for kids compares to similar watches in our Best Kids Smartwatches Guide.

You can also compare the Gabb watch to Verizon's Gizmo watch in our Verizon Gizmo Watch vs Gabb Watch review.

No, the Gabb Watch can’t call 911.

Yes, kids can text emojis or pre-written responses from the Gabb Watch. Since the screen is too small for a keyboard, kids can’t text custom messages. There’s also no voice-to-text option.

Sort of. The Gabb Watch sends and receives voice messages. You don’t have to call the watch first to leave one of these messages, so it differs ever so slightly from a traditional voicemail.

The only game on the Gabb Watch is GabbGo, which incentivizes kids to rack up more steps on the pedometer or to complete their to-do lists. Kids earn virtual coins, which can be redeemed to unlock cool digital pets.

Yes, the Gabb Watch tracks steps.

Like other smartwatches or fitness trackers, the Gabb Watch uses a tri-axial accelerometer to track steps. This specialized sensor detects your direction and speed. It converts that data into steps.

Yes, you can set an alarm with the Gabb Watch.

Yes and no. Gabb Watch uses the same network as Verizon. If you get Verizon coverage in your area, the Gabb Watch should work just fine.

But you can’t add the Gabb Watch to your Verizon account. You have to buy a cellular plan through Gabb Wireless.

No, Gabb Watch doesn’t work with AT&T.

No, the Gabb Watch doesn’t connect to Wi-Fi.

No, the Gabb Watch and Gabb Z2 phone are two separate devices that don’t share data.

Yes, Gabb Watches can call each other because they each have unique numbers.

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