Verizon today announced the launch of the Gizmo Watch 4, the latest addition to its Verizon Family ecosystem, designed to provide parents with enhanced safety features and peace of mind. The smartwatch introduces Watch Removal Detection alerts, real-time location insights, and upcoming real-time severe weather notifications, aiming to keep families connected while giving children a safe level of independence.
The Gizmo Watch 4 is built with input from real parents, focusing on trust and easing everyday worries. It functions as an invisible safety net, allowing kids the freedom they crave without exposing them to social media apps or unfiltered web browsers. 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, ensuring children interact only with approved individuals.
Durability and performance have been improved with a new water-resistant design and a 1.6-inch scratch-resistant glass screen. Powered by a faster processor, the watch offers up to three days of battery life and supports high-quality video calling on Verizon's network. The device integrates seamlessly with the Verizon Family app, enabling centralized management of safety and wellness features. Parents can easily track the watch's location, manage trusted contacts, and set safe zones from a convenient dashboard.
Verizon is also enhancing the value proposition with its loyalty program. By enrolling in the new Verizon loyalty program through the My Verizon app, customers can avoid standard Gizmo Watch activation and device upgrade fees. Additionally, Verizon Shine offers all customers a chance to win weekly experiences and daily drops, including concert tickets, sporting events, exclusive merchandise, dining vouchers, and gift cards.
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 at $10 per month plus taxes and fees. The value is provided as $180 promotional credits applied over 36 months. The watch is available in two kid-focused colors: Dusk Blue and Pistachio Pin. Orders can be placed at verizon.com or through the My Verizon App. For additional guidance on keeping kids safe online, parents can visit Parenting in a Digital World.
This launch underscores Verizon's commitment to expanding its family-focused offerings, providing tools that balance children's desire for autonomy with parents' need for oversight. The Gizmo Watch 4 represents a significant step in wearable technology for kids, prioritizing safety without sacrificing fun or connectivity.
