BarkBark Watch - Safest Smart Watch for Kids - Talk and Text - GPS Tracking - Text, Video, and Phone Monitoring - Manage All Contacts - SOS Button - CV16

As a parent of three, I can’t say enough good things about the Bark Watch. My oldest is getting to that age where independence is important, but I still want to know they’re safe — and this watch makes that possible. 💛The setup was super easy, and I love that it has location tracking, safe messaging, and even call features without giving them full access to a smartphone. It gives me total peace of mind knowing where they are and being able to reach them anytime.The design is sleek and comfortable, and my child actually wants to wear it, which is a huge win. 🙌 The battery life has also been impressive — it easily lasts through busy school days and after-school activities.If you’re looking for a safe first step before a phone, the Bark Watch is worth every penny. It gives your child some freedom while keeping you connected and in control. Highly recommend!

The media could not be loaded. I’m so glad we got the Bark Watch for my 6 year old. Setup was quick and I had it working in just a few minutes. The GPS is really accurate and updates fast, which gives me peace of mind when my child is at school, activities, or even just playing outside. I love that he can call or text me anytime, and I can reach him right away too.It feels like the perfect step before a phone. There are no distracting apps, just the safety features we actually need. The watch is comfortable, my son likes wearing it, and it’s held up through playground time and even getting splashed with water. The battery lasts all day with no problem.As a mom, it gives me so much peace knowing he has a safe way to stay connected. If you’re looking for a first device that’s both kid friendly and parent approved, this is it.

I love that with the Bark Phone Watch, I can always reach my 7-year-old, but no one else can unless I allow it. The GPS tracking and parental controls give me total peace of mind, knowing exactly where she is and who she’s communicating with. It’s simple for her to use, durable, and free from distractions like social media. No random calls or messages—just safe, reliable communication. If you’re looking for a way to stay connected without giving your child a full smartphone, this is a perfect choice!

battery life is not great. the website is hard to use to do the settings for the watch. The website is more set up for the Bark Phones. It either costs extra for the ability to do anything other than text, call, or take an useless photo, or might even be that the watch doesnt even allow for any web based services. It looks like the phones are great, but I wish I would not have bought this watch. The box it came in says waterPROOF on it and my son had it on during a little water fight coming off the bus after the last day of school. Now the screen doesnt work. I hope the company will really focus on the watch more as it just came out in late 2024. So it could be great, but has a long way to go to even be good.

Pros:* Incredible GPS accuracy: I can see my son running laps at his school's play field and I've learned exactly where his classroom is on campus. Quite impressed with the real-time accuracy of the location reporting.* Phone calls are very clear and sound good* Text messages and multimedia messages work well* Bark integration and cost savings are a plus. Since we were committed to paying for Bark Premium anyway (other kid and other devices, the addition of this watch does not really increase our monthly costs -- since Bark Premium is included.Cons:* As others have reported, battery life is not great. We definitely have to put it on a charger every night and on some (longer) days I'm afraid it might run out before our son is home. For peace of mind, I've purchased an additional charging cable and put it in my child's school bag (in case of emergency). I'm hoping a future software update might help this* No group text messaging -- only one-to-one. This would be nice, but not a show stopper.* No step counting (also would be nice, but not a huge deal). I think I read this is on Bark's wish list for future enhancements.* Wish there were more accessories available -- like a tempered glass screen protector (found a 3rd party soft-film protector on Amazon, but would prefer glass better)Overall, I'm satisfied with it and with the included Bark Premium service (for all our kids), it eliminates the recurring costs that a competitor's watch would bring.UPDATE: As of late Feb, watch has received a couple of OTA updates and battery life has improved. In addition, a step-counter was added, which is a nice bonus.

I bought the Bark Watch for my child, and it has truly given me so much peace of mind. The setup was simple, and the watch itself is comfortable and durable perfect for kids. I love that I can keep track of where my child is, set safe zones, and even communicate with them without giving them a full phone. The sound on it is amazing! And the size is just perfect for children. You definitely get your moneys worth.

I got the Bark Watch for my son and it’s been amazing! He can message me, I can track his location, and it gives me total peace of mind without giving him a full smartphone. Super easy to use and he actually loves wearing it!

I got the Bark Watch for my daughter who’s still too young for a phone, and I couldn’t be happier with it. The safety features give me so much peace of mind — I know where she is, I can check in with her, and she has a way to reach me if she needs to. It’s the perfect balance of independence for her and reassurance for me. I also love that it’s designed with kids in mind — easy for her to use but still giving me control as a parent. Highly recommend for families looking for a safe first step before giving their child a phone.