Bark Watch vs VTech KidiZoom DX3
Learn why the Bark Watch is the best kids’ smart watch on the market.
Bark’s advanced technology scans your child’s text messages for potential dangers, including slang and emojis
The watch cannot send texts besides preset messages to other KidiZoom watches in close range
Bark scans saved photos and videos to your child’s camera roll for potential dangers in 45+ categories
The watch does not monitor photos for potential dangers
Get notifications for issues like cyberbullying, sexual content, online predators, suicidal ideation, profanity, and more
The watch does not send alerts for potential dangers
Friends and family can easily text and call your child — they won’t need to download a special app
The watch can only message other KidiZoom watches in close range
You as a parent decide exactly who can message or call your child — everyone else is blocked
The watch cannot message other phone numbers
Track your kid’s location 24/7 with the Bark Watch, including check-ins and location alerts
The watch doesn’t have any GPS or location tracking abilities
The Bark Watch SOS button will let your child quietly and discreetly call designated emergency contacts
Since the watch doesn’t use wireless connectivity, it cannot send SOS alerts
When you buy a Bark Watch, you get a free subscription to Bark Premium to help protect all of your family’s other devices
VTech KidiZoom DX3 doesn't come with a free online safety monitoring app for all your family's devices
The Bark Watch has an IP68 rating, which means it’s water-resistant in fresh water to a maximum depth of 1.5 meters for up to 30 minutes
The watch is splash-proof, but ideally should not get wet and cannot be worn while showering or swimming
Text, video & photo monitoring
Talk & text with LTE connectivity
24/7 GPS location tracking
Manage all contacts
SOS emergency button
Plans & Pricing
The Bark Watch monthly plan includes parental controls and cell service. No contract required.
- Bark Watch with charging cable
- Family subscription to Bark Premium that lets you manage other devices like phones and tablets
- Free transfer of your kid's phone number to the Bark Watch
- Talk and text
- Free shipping
+ $15/mo plan
Specs
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1.6"Display
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700 mAhBattery life
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MagPinCharging cord
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HD VoiceCalling
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Water Resistant1.5 meters
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8 GBMemory
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5 MPCamera
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1.7 GHzQuad-core
- Model
- ChronoVolt
- Display size
- 1.6” Amoled (400 NITS)
- Display resolution
- 320 x 360
- Color & Material
- Dark gray / PC
- Accessories Bundle
- 5W Wall charger, USB cable w/magnetic pins, QSG, Carrier pack
- Dimensions
- 1.96 x 1.67 x 0.57in (49.7 x 42.5 x 14.5mm)
- Weight
- 50gr (with bands)
- Bands
- LTE: 2, 4, 5, 12, 13, 25, 66, 71
- Device operating system
- AOSP based on Android 11 Go edition
- Chipset
- (SoC) Qualcomm SDW4100
- Number of Cores & Speed
- Quad-Core ARM Cortex A53 1.7GHz
- Graphic card (GPU)
- Adreno 504 GPU @320MHZ
- Modem
- CAT & CA 4G LTE, VoLTE, Cat 4, NO-CA
- RAM
- (DDR3) 1GB (DDR3)
- Memory
- 8GB eMMC
- Battery size
- 700mAh
- Camera
- 5MP f2.0
- SOS/Emergency
- Yes, including 911
- WiFi
- Yes (802.11b/g/n 2.4GHz)
- GPS & Bluetooth
- Yes A-GPS, BT 4.2 w/HSP profile
- Vibration engine
- Yes
- Speakerphone
- Yes
- Number of Microphones
- 1 mic (1 x ADC) HD Voice
- Sensors
- Accelerometer/Gyroscope/Barometer/Light
Bark parents say it best
Frequently asked questions
The Bark kid’s smart watch is a Schok Chronovolt CV16. We designed it with safety and durability in mind, providing features like GPS location tracking, contact management, and an emergency SOS button. With Bark’s built-in monitoring, parents get peace of mind while kids enjoy a bit of independence and connection. Plus, it’s water-resistant and has customizable watch faces, so kids can make it their own!
The Bark Watch stands out from other watches because of our advanced content monitoring that comes built-in. Our software automatically scans texts, photos, and videos for dangers and sends you an alert if something concerning is found.
The Bark Watch comes with a charging cord and block, along with a Bark Premium subscription for all of your family's devices.
The purchase price is $169 for the Bark Watch, plus $15/month for cell service and our parental controls.
Right now, the Bark Watch for kids is only available for families located in the U.S.
Tell us what country you'd like us to bring the Bark Watch to next.
There’s a button on the watch that will allow your child to quickly contact you or 911 when you press it in certain orders.
The Bark Watch has an IP68 rating, which means it’s water-resistant in fresh water to a maximum depth of 1.5 meters for up to 30 minutes. It can stand up to splashes, handwashing, and even brief dips in water — but we don’t recommend wearing it while swimming.
It sure does! Your child can take photos and record videos and send them via text.
Nope! We aim to make things easy with the Bark Watch — your family and friends can text them easily straight from their own phone.
Yes, the Bark Watch can connect to headphones via Bluetooth.
Right now, every Bark Watch and Bark Phone have different phone numbers — there’s no sharing capability if you have both.
We find nearly all families use the Bark Watch as a standalone device for kids that functions as a phone, allowing them to talk and text more safely while also letting parents track location.
You sure can! Bark lets you transfer an existing number from another carrier — known as "porting" — at no additional cost! Check out this help article for step-by-step instructions.
Data and coverage is provided by Bark.
Nope! The Bark Watch is a standalone device with its own phone number, talk & text, and other features. There's no need to purchase a Bark Phone when you’re buying the Bark Watch.
Visit bark.us/contact to get in touch with our customer support team — they’re standing by ready to help!