You may have heard the news: We’re making a Bark Watch! After talking with countless Bark parents, we learned that there was a need for a simple, wearable starter device — for kids that are starting to spend more time outside the home but who aren’t quite ready for the responsibility of a phone yet.
This is where the Bark kid’s smart watch will come in. Aimed at younger kids, it will give parents peace of mind that their child is connected (with super reliable talk and text) and better protected (with our award-winning parental controls built in).
Features Parents Will Love about the Bark Watch
Our monitoring comes built in — and no other kid’s smart watch has it
Bark’s advanced technology will scan the texts, photos, and videos your child takes for potential dangers — things like bullying, depression, violence, and more. You’ll get an alert for anything concerning so you can check in with your kid and make sure everything’s okay.
24/7 GPS-powered location tracking for peace of mind
One of the main things we heard from parents looking for a safer kid’s smart watch was the ability to keep an eye on their kid’s location 24/7. This makes sense, because we all want peace of mind when our kids start hanging out with friends, going on field trips, and other activities where you’re not nearby.
Parents are in charge of all contacts, helping to keep wrong numbers and potential dangers out
Worried about strangers and scammers? The Bark Watch has you covered! You’ll add only the numbers you want your child to be able to contact, helping to keep their connections safer. Everyone else is blocked!
Emergency SOS button so kids can quickly and discreetly contact their parents whenever needed
If your kid is ever in a situation where they need to get in touch with you quickly, they can use our SOS feature to start calling you. With another few taps, they can also contact 911 in case of emergency. When that happens, you’ll also get an alert straight to your phone with their location so you know where they’re at.
No games, social media, or browsers, and there’s no way to add them
You won’t have to worry about your child getting distracted by a never-ending list of games or social media platforms on their Bark Watch. It’s about connection — with you, with friends, and with family members — not distraction.
Durable, water-resistant, and designed to keep up with active kids
We know — kids aren’t always easy on the things you buy them. That’s why we made sure the Bark Watch wasn’t a fragile piece of electronics. It’s even got an IP68 rating, which means it can stand up to splashes, handwashing, and even brief dips in water — but we don’t recommend wearing it while swimming.
The Bark Kid’s Smart Watch: An Important Step in Your Family’s Tech Journey
Deciding when to introduce your child to technology is one of the most important things you’ll do as a parent in the digital age. But it’s not just one decision. It's a lot of tiny ones that you make over and over again throughout the years, from when to allow TV, buying a tablet, or all the way to getting that first smart phone. Bark can help protect your family every step of the way, with our products like:
- The Bark Home to set screen time limits and block websites on home devices.
- The Bark app on tablets and computers to monitor web searches and content.
- The Bark Watch when kids start to gain a little freedom.
- The Bark Phone starter plan when it's time for more responsibility, then the gradual roll out of apps or social media as your child matures.
How to Reserve Your Spot
Be sure to join our Bark Watch waitlist today so you can get exclusive updates — you’ll be the first to know when pre-orders are live and ready to go! And because we know how important a kid’s smart watch is for this year’s all-important gift planning, we plan to start shipping them in time for the holidays.
Bark helps families manage and protect their children’s digital lives.
