How to Use the New Galaxy Watch Experience for Kids

Samsung, in collaboration with Google, today launched the all-new Galaxy Watch for Kids experience on Galaxy Watch7 LTE, powered by Wear OS.¹ Parents can manage the watch through Google Family Link, which allows them to set the necessary safeguards and personalize their child’s watch experience — giving parents peace of mind.

This all-new Galaxy Watch experience equips parents with a wide range of tools to help families stay connected.

Setup from Parents’ Phone

Setting up Galaxy Watch for Kids is an intuitive process. To get started, you’ll pair the Galaxy Watch7 LTE to your phone,² select ‘set-up for a child’, follow the directions to set up features, and then activate the eSIM.³ After setup, a smartphone is no longer required for your child — allowing children to develop healthy digital habits, while learning to use smart devices responsibly.

Stay Connected to Your Child When They’re On the Go

Parents can set up a range of helpful features that ensure their child is connected. With location sharing,⁴ parents can help give their child a sense of independence while keeping an eye on where they are while wearing the watch. Parents can also manage their child’s contacts⁵ by specifying who their child can call and text, and who can call and text their child. And if someone needs help, the child can immediately send an SOS message⁶ by pressing the side button five times. During school hours, parents can even activate school time,⁷ a Do Not Disturb-like mode that limits distractions on their child’s watch to help them concentrate on learning.

Self-Expression and Learning Experiences Designed for Kids

Creativity and self-expression are so important to children as they establish their identity. That’s why our new Galaxy Watch experience is designed to help kids feel empowered and build confidence. Your child can show off their style with a variety of watch faces and kids bands⁸ — allowing children to mix and match with their favorite look. Kids can also enjoy a fun wearable experience on their wrist with 20+ new Teacher Approved apps and watch faces⁹ on Google Play, featuring characters and activities from Barbie™, Crayola, Marvel, MathTango, PBS Kids, Rebel Girls, Tinkercast, and Unicorn Academy™. These experiences are designed to spark learning and discovery across kid-friendly topics and themes, including math, science, creativity, music, physical activity, mental health, well-being, and more.

Family-Friendly Wellness

One of Galaxy Watch’s core features is its wellness experience. Now, children can monitor their daily activities and check data right from their wrist. Parents and children can even build healthier habits alongside each other by reviewing their health data together.

Availability

Galaxy Watch for Kids starts rolling out today, January 22, in the U.S., and will be available on the Galaxy Watch7 LTE model from Samsung.com and at Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T nationwide.¹⁰

Buy a Galaxy Watch7 LTE on Samsung.com and get a select kids band on us.¹¹

To learn more about Galaxy Watch for Kids: https://www.samsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch7.

1 Wear OS is a trademark of Google LLC.

2 To use Galaxy Watch for kids, the watch requires the latest Wear OS version installed and must be paired with a Samsung Galaxy smartphone running One UI 5.1 or above.

3 Some Galaxy Watch features are not supported while using Galaxy Watch for Kids experience.

4 Supervised Google Account required. Location sharing is dependent on network connectivity and other factors and may not be reliable in an emergency or available in all areas. Airplane mode disables location sharing. Device must be powered on, recently active, and connected to internet.

5 Supervised Google Account required. This feature applies only to Google Messages, Phone by Google, and Samsung Phone apps. It does not restrict communication through third party or other communication apps. Emergency services and emergency contacts remain accessible regardless of settings.

6  Requires network connection to notify emergency contact. GPS accuracy may be affected by obstructions to satellite signal such as buildings.

7 Supervised Google Account required. Kids can still access limited features, like calling and texting emergency contacts.

8 Bands sold separately.

9 Supervised Google Account required.

10 Galaxy Watch for Kids is only available on Galaxy Watch7 LTE model. Feature availability may vary based on country/region, carrier, model, and paired smartphone.

11 1/22/25-2/22/25, while supplies last, purchase a Galaxy Watch 7 LTE (“Qualifying Purchase”) and receive a select Galaxy Watch Kids Band on us (“Promotional Product”). Products must be purchased simultaneously using the Galaxy Watch 7 LTE buy page. Limited to 1 per Qualifying Purchase. If you return or cancel your Qualifying Purchase, you must return the Promotional Product at the same time or pay for the Promotional Product in full. Void where prohibited or restricted by law.