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I just went hands-on with the Bark Smartwatch for kids — and it's refreshingly straightforward to set up and use
Apr 17, 2025
No bloatware, just sensible safety and connectivity features
I just went hands-on with the Bark smartwatch for kids and it’s seriously easy to set up and use. Best of all, unlike competitor devices from Fitbit and Pinwheel, there’s no added software bloat.
Games and apps are non-existent, instead, it’s all about safety and communication. Here's everything you need to know.
Bark Watch for Kids – Key features
GPS location tracking with arrival and departure alerts
Only approved contacts can call/text
Front-facing camera, microphone and speaker for video calls
Waterproof design
No games or apps
Simple user interface and setup process
Bark smartwatch for kids – Price and availability
The Bark smartwatch for kids is available now (U.S. only) from Bark directly for $7 a month for the device itself (for the first two years) and another $15 for monthly connectivity. After two years, when the watch is paid off, it drops back to $15 a month.
By comparison, the Fitbit Ace LTE has a one-time cost of $179.99 for the watch and then you pay $9.99 a month for connectivity. The Pinwheel Watch, meanwhile, is $159 for the device and $15 a month for connectivity.
This means that in the first year, the Fitbit will cost you roughly $300 while the Bark Watch will run you $264. Of course, in the second year, the Fitbit will only cost you $120 while the Bark will continue to be $264, that is until year three when it goes back down to $180 a year.
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