"This watch is worth every penny! My son is able to easily operate, gives him the freedom to talk to us and the chosen list of contacts with ease. It was very easy to set up and the phone plan is extremely affordable with multiple options to give you flexibility in what you want."

"For watches like TickTalk, the messages go into the app and the parent get a notification. Kids can’t freely type out messages. They can use talk-to-text or pre-approved texts that the parent allows."

Named the "Most Fun Kids Smartwatch" by Forbes Personal Shopper. TickTalk 5 brings kid-friendly music, games and step goals to a watch parents can fully control.

"When your child or children attend after-school activities or summer camp, you’ll have peace of mind knowing you can track their location. With TickTalk 5 kids’ smartwatch, you can also keep tabs on where they are when playing outside. "

7 Smartphone Alternatives if You’re Not Ready to Give Your Kid a Phone.."I couldn’t be happier with the TickTalk smartwatch for my soon-to-be 6-year-old! It’s a perfect blend of fun and functionality."

Featured in the San Diego Moms Back-to-School Gift Guide 2024. "Is your child ready for a smartwatch but not quite ready for a smartphone?"

TickTalk 5 won the Parents' Picks 2024 Award for Best Family Health & Safety, Healthy Snacks, Nutrition & Fitness, Natural & Green Products!

Featured in USA Today's "As schools ban phones, parents want 'safe' options." Parents want a way to keep in touch with kids during the school day, especially in case of an emergency, and TickTalk 5 is one of the options highlighted.

TickTalk 5 won "Best Battery Life" in the 2026 SafeWise Kids Safety Awards and earned a 4.5/5 in SafeWise's hands-on review.

The TickTalk 5 Kids Cellular Smart Watch Phone is a game-changer in the world of kid-friendly wearables. In this review, we'll dive into the features of this impressive smartwatch.

Included in the “Best Back-To-School Gadgets For Every Age,” TickTalk is great for parents who may not want to give their kids a smartphone with all the bells and whistles yet, but still want the safety and security of knowing they can get in touch with their kids.

Named one of the "Best Smartwatches for Kids" to give as a gift this holiday, TickTalk helps children at various ages and communication levels stay connected with family.

Named the "Best Smartwatch for Younger Kids" by Reader's Digest. GPS location tracking keeps parents in the loop, and the long battery life means the watch won't die while kids are out playing.

Named one of the “Best Smartwatches According To Parents & Parenting Experts,” TickTalk 4 is the best option for keeping in touch with GPS tracking to keep your eye on your little one.

Named one of the "Best Alternatives To A Phone," Parents are fans of TickTalk [because] kids aren’t restricted to just 10 contacts, but parents are still in charge of who they can call or text.

[TickTalk] features a GPS tracker and allows two-way phone calls … and messaging between the watch and the TickTalk app.

TickTalk 6 update: Supports 3 shortcut contacts + 100 contacts.

Named Editor's Choice on "The Best Smartwatches for Kids," TickTalk's "sturdy, water-resistant build that can keep up with the wear and tear of tween life, makes it definitely worthy of an 'add to cart.'"

Named one of "Back to School Essential Created by Moms & Dads" by KTLA, TickTalk 4 offers the perfect alternative to a cell phone without the distractions of social media and games.

TickTalk 4 is a solid smartwatch for young children because it limits them to approved contacts, it accurately tracks their location, & it can withstand the perils of day-to-day life.

Named one of the Best Budget Smartwatches, "[TickTalk 4 is] the perfect watch for kids...adding a sense of security for the parent & child. This smartwatch is the perfect tech product that teens & tweens will love."

Named one of the "Best Devices to Keep Track of your Kids." What sets this [device] apart is its camera, so users can make video calls and send photos and movies through text. There’s also a listen-in feature, allowing concerned parents to hear their child’s surroundings without their knowledge.

In Romper's "Best Cell Phones for Kids According to Experts," TickTalk 4 takes the prize of the "Best Smartwatch Designed Just For Kids."

Featured in Tatler Asia's "5 Smartwatches for Kids with GPS, Video Calls, and More," keep an eye on your kids while giving them the freedom to have adventures of their own with [this] must-have smartwatch.

Named one of the "Best Smartwatches & Trackers for Kids," TickTalk 4 is a great way to stay in touch with your child no matter where they are...giving you that extra peace of mind that they are safe.

XDA recommends TickTalk 4 as the watch to buy your kid instead of a full-fledged smartphone, with calling, messaging and GPS without the distractions.

Named by Guiding Tech in "5 Best Smartwatches for Kids You Must Buy," the mix of parental controls, solid build & fitness features make TickTalk a great buy.

Featured in "Find Peace of Mind With These 5 GPS Tracking Devices," TickTalk 4 is a great "pre-cell phone" that works through the use of a parent app [that] allows messaging and video calling, and even has a step tracker.

Named one of the "Best Cell Phones For Checking In With Your Kiddos," TickTalk 4 is a great way to keep your kids safe without investing in a full-fledged cell phone [with] plenty of parental controls that’ll let you have more authority over what your child has access to.

Named one of the “Best Non Smartphones for 2023,” with features like emergency calling, calling, texting, and GPS tracking, [TickTalk] is a great option for kids who are on the go a lot.

A cellphone may be too much responsibility for kids [which] is where the TickTalk 4 comes in. This durable children’s watch has fun perks...however, what makes the watch special is that parents can always remain connected with their kids.