Verizon Launches Gizmo Watch 4 with Enhanced Safety Features for Kids

Verizon today announced the launch of the Gizmo Watch 4, the latest addition to its Verizon Family ecosystem. Designed to provide parents and guardians with peace of mind, 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). Starting today, customers can get the Gizmo Watch 4 for free with a new line, avoid activation fees with Verizon Loyalty, and unlock exclusive rewards through Verizon Shine.

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, giving kids the freedom they crave at an incredible value 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. The watch boasts a new water-resistant design 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 reliable network.

The Gizmo Watch 4 integrates seamlessly with the Verizon Family app, allowing centralized management of the watch and its safety and wellness features. Parents can easily 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 making it more affordable and rewarding to keep the entire household connected. By enrolling in the new Verizon loyalty program through the My Verizon app, standard Gizmo Watch activation and device upgrade fees are eliminated. Through Verizon Shine, all Verizon customers on any plan can enter weekly for a chance to win once-in-a-lifetime experiences, alongside 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 Gizmo Watch 4 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.