By futureTEKnow | Editorial Team
The landscape of children’s wearable tech just got a major upgrade. Pinwheel, already recognized for its kid-friendly smartphones, has introduced its first-ever smartwatch for children aged 7 to 14—and it’s packed with features that blend safety, connectivity, and a touch of AI innovation.
What sets the Pinwheel Watch apart is its voice-activated, parent-monitored AI chatbot called PinwheelGPT. Unlike most children’s wearables, which focus primarily on location tracking and basic communication, this device brings a kid-friendly version of ChatGPT directly to young users. Every interaction is age-appropriate and fully visible to parents via a dedicated dashboard, ensuring a safe digital experience.
GPS Tracking & Location Management: Parents can keep tabs on their child’s whereabouts in real time, providing peace of mind during school runs or after-school activities.
Calling & Texting: Kids can communicate only with parent-approved contacts. All calls and texts are monitored, and image texting can be enabled or disabled per contact.
Camera & Selfie Sharing: The watch includes a camera for taking photos and, soon, video calls—adding a fun, social dimension to the device.
Standalone Connectivity: With 4G LTE support and its own mobile plan, the Pinwheel Watch operates independently—no paired phone required.
Pre-Loaded Apps: Beyond communication, kids get access to a calculator, alarm, calendar reminders, games, and more, making the watch a versatile companion for daily routines.
Custom Schedules: Parents can set usage times for features like calling, texting, and the camera, tailoring access to fit family rules and routines.
Pinwheel’s approach is all about empowering kids with technology—while keeping strong guardrails in place. The PinwheelGPT AI chatbot is always under parental supervision, and if a child isn’t ready for AI interaction, parents can simply disable the feature. The parent portal also makes it easy to manage multiple devices for families with more than one child.
One of the most compelling aspects of the Pinwheel Watch is its adaptability. Designed to transition from elementary to middle school, it offers more advanced features as kids mature, helping families delay the leap to a full smartphone. When it’s time to upgrade, contacts and settings can be transferred seamlessly to a Pinwheel phone.
The Pinwheel Watch is priced at $159 with a $14.99 monthly subscription for parental controls and cellular service. It’s available now via the Pinwheel website, with broader availability expected later this year.
The Pinwheel Watch isn’t just another kids’ gadget—it’s a thoughtful response to the growing need for safe, flexible, and feature-rich wearable tech for children. By integrating AI with robust parental controls, Pinwheel is setting a new benchmark for what families can expect from children’s technology in 2025 and beyond.
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