Garmin announced its latest kids-focused smartwatch today with the Garmin Bounce. The watch features built-in GPS and LTE connectivity, which allows parents to track their kids’ location. Adults can also reach out to their kids via text and voice messages. Parents control the smartwatch via the Garmin Jr. app and need to have an active Garmin Connect account to set up the watch. The LTE features require a subscription, which starts at US$ 10/€ 11 per month.
Garmin Bounce is equipped with a color
1.3" LCD with 240 x 240px resolution and a hard plastic shell and silicone
watch band. Garmin Bounce also tracks sports activities, active minutes and
steps. It also does sleep tracking. Battery life is rated at up to two days on
a single charge with the default settings. The watch also supports 5 ATM water
rating and can track swim sessions.
Garmin Bounce comes in black, green and
lilac colors and retails for US$ 150/€ 180. It’s available to order from the
official Garmin online store.
