This past year my 7 year old daughter Danica learned how to tell time. It has been a blessing as she now understands what it means when we say it is bedtime and she also knows when she wakes up too early in the morning that she should just try to go back to sleep for awhile. Now, we just need my younger boys ages 5 and 3 to learn. I don’t think it will take long for our 5 year old Kurt to understand. He is already learning with his new watch we were sent by Vtech to try out.
All of my kids love their new Vtech Kidizoom Smartwatch. I gave it to all of them to share, and the 3 oldest have all been having a lot of fun with it. Besides being a watch, it offers so much more including games, a camera, video recorder and so much more.
FEATURES:
- 1.4 inch color touch screen
- Camera for taking photos and recording videos
- Voice recorder with 5 voice changing effects
- Special effects including customized photo frames, color filters and distortion effects; fun video frames
- 4 fun games, included / Access to Learning Lodge app store to download more games and watch displays
- Kid-durable design to withstand drops and bumps. / Splash proof and sweat proof
- Alarm clock with fun tones and animation/ Timer and stopwatch in kid-friendly themes /50+ digital and traditional analog displays
- Rechargeable battery/ Micro USB cable for data transfer and battery recharging
- 4 vibrant colors: blue, pink, white and green
- 128 MB built in memory/ Storage capacity approx 800 photos; approx 6 min of video at 320 x 240 pixels
By far, my children’s favorite feature is the watch and video recorder. They immediately began taking pictures and filming one another. They often take my phone lately and make videos of themselves, so this allowed them to do so on their own device. (Which was great since I nolonger have to worry about them breaking my phone.) Their only disappointment was that it only lets you take 60 seconds of video before it cuts you off. I am sure this is due to storage constraints on the watch. Still, they have managed to record a few renditions of “Let it Go”.
The watch has a voice recorder which is great fun as it has voice changing effects. This is another feature they play with on my phone already, so they are so happy to be able to do it with the watch.
The image quality on the screen is quite good for such a small screen. It offers 640 x 480 (0.3MP) Photo resolution and 320 x 240 pixel or 160 x 120 pixel @ 15 fps Video Resolution. I was fairly impressed with the quality of the photos it takes. A lot of the photos my kids take are blurry, but that is because both the photographer and often the subjects of the photos can’t stay still. When I was taking the photos, most came out clear. The focus range is 1.5 feat to infinity.
As a watch, the Kidizoom smartwatch is very cool. It allows you to choose Analog or Digital clock, then choose from several different backgrounds for the clock (and even more you can download). From animals, to outer space and vehicles for boys, to hearts, stars and teddy bears for girls, there is bound to be a background for everyone. It is fun to see which ones the kids pick as their favorites. Danica loved all of the girly themes.
Kurtis has been having a lot of fun with the Time Master feature which teaches children to tell time by letting them to move the hands on a clock, then listen as the own tells them what time it is. This is where I think Kurtis will quickly learn to tell time.
The watch comes with 3 loaded games (besides the Time Master Game). Danica was fairly bored with the games as they were quite easy for her, but Kurtis and Keegan like to play them. Super Detective involves watching as they show a face on the screen, then tapping the screen each time they show the face again. Rotating Puzzle takes a 4 piece puzzle and rotating one corner of it. You have to tap the rotated piece. Finally, Finger Dance involves tapping colored circles as they are highlighted on the screen. They seem to be mostly preschool level.
By logging onto Learning Lodge, you are able to create a user profile and download additional games and apps to the phone. At present, there are 6 additional downloads: 3 clock face themes, 1 game, 1 camera effect, and one timer. I am sure they will continue to add more, as the first time I looked there were only 3, and already there are now 6. The site is extremely easy to use.
The watch features an on/off switch on the back which allows you to turn it off so it does not drain the battery when you are not using it. My kids keep turning it off, but each time they do so, you have to reset the time. It is however, very easy to set the time, so it is not a big deal. We have yet to completely drain the battery through use and I have only plugged it in to recharge a couple of times over the course of a few weeks.
I had some fun one evening playing with some of the camera features such as the very fun frames. My husband was a great model for me even if he wasn’t pleased with the frame I chose for him.
The kids have also had a great time with the stopwatch and time features. They love timing eachother on things lately such as how long they can hold their breath. The watch allows them to time these contests making them slightly more fair.
Overall we are extremely pleased with the Kidizoom Smartwatch. Recommended for ages 4+ I only wish the games were a little more fun/challenging for my 7 year old, but as long as it has the fun phone/video capabilities she is still happy with it.
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Mary Happymommy says
My favorite feature is the voice recorder.
Barbara Montag says
I like the four free games – thank you.
vickie couturier says
I like that you can tell time and it takes pictures
Christine says
I love that it has a camera. When I was a kid, having my own camera on my wrist would have been the coolest thing ever. And I would like to see what kind of pictures my nephew would take.
James Robert says
I like that you can take pics and videos and actually upload to your computer as well
Adrienne gordon says
i like the games
Amanda Sakovitz says
i like the camera feature
Shirley Y says
I love that the ewatch has an on/off switch on the back which lets you to turn it off so it does not drain the battery when you are not using it —great feature
Thomas Murphy says
I like the camera!
Virginia Rowell says
My favorite feature is that it takes photos.
Candie L says
They have more than 50 clock designs.Thank you
Candice says
I love the camera and video capabilities.
Candice says
I love the camera and video capabilities.
Arena Thompson says
the camera!
Katherine says
MIne would love the camera feature
Kimberly says
I like the Learning Lodge learning games.
Marci Wright says
I love the camera & game features! My son would love this watch!
Cheryl B. says
The feature I most like is that it comes preloaded with 4 games…making it useful right out of the box.
shelly peterson says
I like the games feature
ReggieMann says
Rechargeable battery
50+ digital and traditional analog displays
Camera for taking photos and recording videos
Voice recorder with 5 voice changing effects
Special effects including customized photo frames, color filters and distortion effects; fun video frames
Rachel C says
i think the games would be fun for my preschooler.
Sus says
The games.
Leigh Borders says
My son would love the camera feature.
Kris I. says
I love that it can take photos
jacqueline says
the camera!
D Schmidt says
My favorite feature of the watch is definitely the camera, my son would love it.
TAMMY CUEVAS says
I like the fact that not only can they use it to tell time, but they can also play games on it.
Kimberly Schotz says
I think the camera feature is a fun idea.
Devon F says
I like that it’s kid-proof sounds like a fun watch!
Rochel S says
Love the camera feature!
Sarah C says
Besides the camera feature, I also love the Learning games!
Natalie F says
I love the rechargeable battery and the four learning games. This would make a great gift!
fancygrlnancy (Nancy Partin) says
My son would love the video/voice recorder,
melikegarfield says
I like that it can take photos and videos. Since the boys are too young for phones, it is nice for them to have something to capture moments with that is handy.
Cheryll Shubert says
I love that it has games on it. It’s always great when an educational toy is also fun!
Marj McClendon says
My favorite feature would be the camera, after the telling time feature.
Diane Elizabeth says
I like that there are over 50 displays to choose from, both digital and traditional.
April Brenay says
I love the camera and the voice changing feature!
Anastasia says
My favorite feature is the big touch screen! It makes the watch easy to use for me and the kids . I also love the alarm setting! Easy way for the kids to keep track of whatever timed stuff they need 🙂
courtney b says
i like the camera, the voice changer and the fact that it stays on your wrist! hopefully my daughter wouldnt lose this if it was strapped to her arm!!
Mary Casper says
I love that it has a camera
Kerry G. says
My son would love the video recorder. I love that it’s splash proof!
Marci says
I like that it teaches time!
Meghan Malicoat says
I like the camera feature. My kids love taking selfies and recording themself to watch later.
erica h says
I actually like that it tells time the best. My son really wants a watch! The other “stuff” would just be a bonus
Patricia Wojnar Crowley says
I love that it has a touch screen!
Barbara Platt says
learning to tell time
harolde says
I asked my granddaughter and she said the camera.
THRansom says
I like that there are both digital and analog clock faces to help in learning how to tell time
Leela says
I love the camera.
April says
I like the camera and video feature!
XmasDolly says
A camera and games what more could a mom or grandmom ask for! ~hehehe~
Christa Bengtsson says
the camera is the coolest feature.
Valerie Taylor Mabrey says
Love that they can take pictures.
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Elizabeth P. says
My kids would love the camera!
Mary Jenkins says
I like the funny sounds alarm!
Samantha C. says
My favorite feature is the camera!
Kim says
def the camera feature!
Stacey Roberson says
My favorite feature is the camera for taking photos and recording videos.
Heather Dawn says
My favorite feature is the camera!
Patricia Hess says
I think it will be the camera because he is a ham….
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Monique Rizzo says
The Camera function is cool.
Natalie S says
Loving the voice recorder and camera feature! Fun little gadget for the kiddos!
Sarah Hayes says
i think the camera is aweome
Heidi Daily says
I like that it can switch between digital and analog, but my daughter would love the camera feature because she loves taking pictures.
Eloise Carlson says
I love the camera feature and all of the learning games that come along with it. Thanks so much for hosting this giveaway!
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Rosey says
I like the voice changing recorder. I also like the camera.
JLin says
four learning games with the ability to download more from Learning Lodge
Sarah Griffin says
I love that it has the games on it! I know my son would love using the camera and the voice changer.
Holli Gorveatt says
I like that it had games!!
Kelly H. says
I like the video recorder.
Danielle Papsis says
My favorite feature is the camera function.
Steph Bkn says
I love the camera feature & I love how the battery is rechargeable!
beth shepherd says
My daughter would love the camera
nannypanpan says
I like the video camera
Rebecca Orr says
My son would love to take picture of himself. He would love the camera.
melodi dearlove says
takeing videos and pictures on the go.
Karen Drake says
My favorite feature of the Kidizoom watch is the camera, my daughter would love it.
Mihaela Day says
To me the camera is the coolest feature. 🙂
Nicole Danley says
The camera is the best part!
Laura J says
Oh my favorite is the 50 clock face designs! But..I know Carters favorite would be the camera!!
Lisa V. says
My favorite feature is the camera.
Teresa Thompson says
The camera is my favorite feature.
Daniel M says
the camera (and the games)
Cassandra Eastman says
I like the voice recorder with 5 voice changing effects!
Erica B. says
The camera is great.
Jill Myrick says
My favorite feature of the Kidizoom Smartwatch is the mini learning games.
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Sonya says
I love the camera app!
Ellie W says
My favorite feature is the video recorder.
Terry Maigi says
I like the camera feature!
Dawn Monroe says
My oldest granddaughter would love the games and the camera function
amanda hardesty says
I love the video feature and the games would be great for places like the doctors office or restaurant while waiting
Paula Michele Hafner says
I love the camera feature. My son loves to take pictures.
Peggy Rydzewski says
Just like the most answers I would have to say the cameras. My grandson would love it.
Nancy says
I like the camera feature that this great watch has.
Richard Hicks says
My favorite feature is the built in camera
Carolyn Daley says
My favorite feature is that the watch already includes four learning games.
Tim says
I think the camera is pretty cool but I also like that you can play games. It reminds me of my old Donkey Kong watch back in the day.
Sarah Jestings says
I love the camera feature I think my Son would have fun with that.
Denise Elliott says
My kids would love the camera
Denise W says
The camera is fantastic! How handy!
Amanda F says
I like the camera feature and the voice recorder.
susan smoaks says
i really like the camera. it’s my favorite feature.
Jennifer M says
I love that it’s rechargeable.
Stephanie Galbraith says
I love that it has learning games on it.
Danielle F says
The camera
Tram Le says
My favorite feature is that it has four learning games with the ability to download more from Learning Lodge.
tina reynolds says
I love that it has a camera on it my daughter would be thrilled
melissa stone (@momma1g2b) says
The camera/ video feature
Briann Neeley says
I love that my kids can record their voice!
Nellie Curry says
that it’s splash proof
Lisa Vanhook says
BATTERY INCLUDED!!! Love seeing this on kids items..
Melanie Comello says
My favorite feature is the games!! That could possibly mean, that i could get back power over my phone haha.