TickTalk 5 is now smaller, lighter, and more durable, with enhanced features for better performance and security.

• Improved Design & Comfort: A more compact and lightweight build with an upgraded, comfortable wristband.
• Enhanced Durability & Water Resistance: A stronger watch case and improved water resistance for added protection.
• Better Connectivity & GPS Accuracy: Cellular signal reception has increased by 20%, while GPS accuracyhas improved by 10% for more precise tracking.
• Fun & Engaging Messaging: The messaging system now includes animated GIFs, and greeting cards have been upgraded to 3D animations.
• Advanced Privacy & Safety Features: Includes confirmation on the watch during first pairing to prevent unauthorized access, SOS 911 Calls & Alerts, low battery alerts, and more for added security and peace of mind.

Location SmartPin is the first AI-powered location correction system for kids' smartwatches in the U.S., designed to enhance accuracy and reliability in TickTalk 5.

• AI Learning Optimization: Continuously improves GPS accuracy over time.
• Manual Location Correction: Parents can manually adjust the location in the TickTalk Parental Control App to optimize future accuracy.
• First AI-Powered Location Correction: TickTalk is the first kids’ smartwatch brand in the U.S. to offer AI-driven location correction.

How to Use SmartPin?

1. Open the TickTalk Parental Control App.
2. Go to the Location Tracking section.
3. Tap SmartPin if the location is inaccurate and manually adjust it.
4. The AI system learns from corrections to improve future accuracy.

The GPS antenna reception has improved by approximately 10%, making the location tracking more accurate than in TickTalk 4. TickTalk 5 utilizes three different technologies to provide the most accurate location tracking by automatically selecting the best available signal:

1. Wi-Fi Location: The watch first attempts to locate the nearest Wi-Fi devices, including both public and private networks, to quickly determine its location. The accuracy in this mode ranges from 100 to 500 feet.
2. GPS Signal: If Wi-Fi signals are weak or unavailable, the watch switches to GPS tracking, offering a higher accuracy range of 10 to 300 feet. However, GPS can consume more battery and may not work well indoors or in areas with obstructions.
3. Cellular Tower Signal: When neither Wi-Fi nor GPS signals are available, TickTalk 5 uses the nearest cellular tower signal for location tracking. The accuracy in this mode can vary widely, from 500 feet to 20 miles, depending on the distance to the cellular tower.

New AI-Powered SmartPin Location Correction

To further enhance accuracy, TickTalk 5 now features AI-powered SmartPin Location Correction, which intelligently analyzes multiple location data points to refine and correct discrepancies in real-time. By leveraging AI, this feature helps reduce inaccuracies, particularly when transitioning between Wi-Fi, GPS, and cellular tower signals, ensuring a more precise and reliable location tracking experience.

This multi-technology approach, combined with AI-driven correction, ensures that TickTalk 5 provides the most accurate location tracking possible in various environments.

TickTalk 5 stands out with its in-house development of both software and hardware, ensuring superior performance and reliability:

• Smartphone-Level Signal Reception: Unlike other kids' smartwatches, TickTalk 5 integrates its antenna into the watch strap, significantly enhancing cellular connectivity and signal strength.
• Continuous Software Updates & Stability: With fast software iterations, TickTalk 5 remains up-to-date, user-friendly, and bug-free, providing a seamless experience.
• Comprehensive Safety & Parental Controls: Features like SOS alerts, secure contact approval, and customizable parental controls offer unmatched security and peace of mind for families.

By combining cutting-edge technology with advanced safety features, TickTalk 5 is the most reliable and feature-rich smartwatch for kids.

TickTalk 5 comes with IP67 water resistance to protect from minor splashes and spills. While IP67 in a laboratory setting can allow for submersion in up to 3 feet of still water for 30 minutes, we do not recommend wearing the device when bathing, swimming, or participating in other water-related activities due to the various water pressures within these categories. IP67 rating works best when the sealing ring on the protective outer casing has minimal damage. The variability of water resistance can be affected over time due to normal wear and tear along with exposure to different environments. Assuming your device is in good condition with no apparent damage or deformation to the sealing ring, and the back lid cover has not been improperly installed after inserting your SIM card, TickTalk 5 should not be damaged if it encounters splashing, rain, or if minor water exposure. Our Lifetime Limited Warranty does not cover from water exposure, but we do offer an Extended Warranty option to offer protection in the case water exposure does occur.

TickTalk 5 boasts a substantial 800 mAh battery, an upgrade from the 680 mAh battery in previous generations. Rigorous testing shows an average battery life of 48 hours with normal usage and up to 137 hours on standby. Actual battery life may vary based on network signal strength, feature usage, loaded applications, cellular network, Wi-Fi connection, and other factors.

TickTalk is designed to be a safe smartphone alternative to keep your family connected without having to sacrifice peace of mind. Parents love being able to connect to their children when they apart while also giving their child independence. TickTalk 5 comes loaded with tons of parental controls, allowing Parents/Admins to approve all watch contacts so you know exactly who is calling or your watch, Block Unknown Numbers from contacting the watch directly, location tracking with history route options, SOS emergency contacts, disable the watch from being turned off, get alerts to any friends added, and more.

We only include features that will either promote personal connection, strengthening your child’s interpersonal communication skills, or building great habits early on like Reminders and Do Not Disturb Class Mode to promote focus and time management, our Activity Tracker to encourage living a healthier lifestyle, and more.

No, TickTalk 5 does not have access to the internet or the ability to download social media apps. With research piling up of the effects social media and online content have on children’s mental and emotional development, we created TickTalk to give families a way to connect seamlessly while protecting children from exposure to inappropriate and unhealthy online content. 

We include a free SIM card for every U.S. customer for an affordable, pay-as-you-go, no contract plan starting as low as $9.99 plus tax per month through TickTalk Wireless on either AT&T or T-Mobile's network.

*For international customers, rates may vary depending on your local GSM carrier. TickTalk requires a cell phone plan with talk, text, and data and is not compatible with tablet, wearable, or digit plans.

TickTalk 5 is widely recognized as the best kids smartwatch of 2025 for its unmatched combination of safety, connectivity, and fun—earning praise from thousands of families and featured in top media like USA Today, Parents.com, and ABC News.

Here’s why TickTalk 5 leads the category:

• ✅ All-in-One Communication: Supports HD voice calls, video calls, texting with talk-to-text, group chats, emojis, and photo sharing—all without needing a smartphone.
• ✅ Location Accuracy with AI SmartPin: First in the U.S. to introduce AI-powered SmartPin location correction, offering real-time tracking, history routes, and SOS alerts with unmatched GPS reliability.
• ✅ Advanced Parental Controls: Over 40 controls including blocking unknown numbers, app user permission settings, screen time management, and remote shutdown.
• ✅ Longer Battery Life: Up to 137 hours on standby, significantly outperforming competitors like Fitbit Ace LTE and Gabb Watch 3e.
• ✅ Free Streaming Music & Cloud Backup: Includes iHeartRadio Family (U.S. only) and 1GB of free cloud storage for photos, messages, and settings.
• ✅ Award-Winning Brand: Designed by a U.S.-based company trusted by over 200,000 families since 2015, TickTalk continues to be a top-rated choice for safe, connected kids technology.

Whether for school days, weekend adventures, or staying connected while apart, TickTalk 5 is the most complete, kid-safe smartwatch on the market in 2025.

TickTalk 5 offers more features, better flexibility, and greater peace of mind for families compared to the Gabb Watch 3e.
Here’s how they stack up:

• Network Compatibility:
  Gabb Watch 3e only works on Verizon, while TickTalk 5 supports both AT&T and T-Mobile via our built-in MVNO. This lets parents choose the stronger signal in their area.
• Calling & Messaging:
  Gabb supports basic calling and texting only. TickTalk 5 offers HD voice and video calling, group messaging, voice messages, GIFs, emojis, and even 3D e-greeting cards—all from a secure, parent-controlled environment.
• Parental Controls:
  TickTalk 5 includes over 40 parental controls, including contact whitelisting, app user permissions, Do Not Disturb mode, location sharing, and more. Gabb’s parental controls are more limited.
• Entertainment & Learning:
  TickTalk 5 includes free streaming music through iHeartRadio Family (U.S. only), while Gabb doesn’t offer music or entertainment features.
• Hardware & Durability:
  TickTalk 5 is smaller and lighter than previous models but has a stronger case and IP67 water resistance. Gabb Watch 3e does not specify water protection standards and lacks durability features like reinforced casing.
• Video Calling:
  Gabb does not support video calls. TickTalk 5 offers high-quality FaceTalk video calling using both Wi-Fi and LTE.

In short, TickTalk 5 provides a more complete, flexible, and safe smartwatch experience—with real-time GPS tracking, customizable features, and more freedom of choice—making it the better option for most families.

Yes—TickTalk 5 outperforms Cosmo JrTrack 4 in nearly every key area:

• Video & Voice Calling:
  Cosmo does not support video calling. TickTalk 5 offers HD voice and FaceTalk video calls, keeping families connected with both LTE and Wi-Fi support.
• Messaging Experience:
  Cosmo’s messaging is limited to basic texts and voice messages. TickTalk 5 includes talk-to-text, emojis, GIF stickers, voice messages, photo sharing, and group chats—making communication more fun and expressive.
• Network Flexibility:
  Cosmo is tied to a single network. TickTalk 5 supports both AT&T and T-Mobile, allowing parents to pick the best coverage for their area.
• Battery & Durability:
  TickTalk 5 includes a 770mAh battery that lasts up to 137 hours on standby, while Cosmo lists a smaller 600mAh battery. TickTalk also has an IP67 rating for water resistance and a reinforced case—Cosmo does not specify these protections.
• Entertainment & Cloud Backup:
  TickTalk 5 features free streaming music, T-Cloud backup, and customizable reminders. Cosmo lacks cloud backup and entertainment features.
• Parental Controls:
  TickTalk 5 gives parents 40+ controls, from blocking unknown contacts to disabling features remotely. Cosmo’s controls are more basic with fewer customization options.

In summary, TickTalk 5 is the more advanced smartwatch with stronger hardware, smarter software, and more family-friendly features for both kids and parents.

Yes—TickTalk 5 offers dramatically longer battery life than Fitbit Ace LTE:

• TickTalk 5:
  Equipped with a 770mAh battery, TickTalk 5 lasts up to 48 hours with normal use and up to 137 hours on standby.
• Fitbit Ace LTE:
  According to Fitbit’s own specs, battery life is up to 16 hours, meaning it often requires daily charging.

In addition to battery life, TickTalk 5 includes calling, video calling, real-time GPS, and parental controls, while Fitbit Ace LTE is focused more on fitness, with limited communication and no voice or video features.