Garmin Bounce 2 Kids Smartwatch

The Garmin Bounce 2 is a kids smartwatch for families who want a child to stay active and reach parent-approved contacts without carrying a smartphone. With a Garmin kids smartwatch subscription and LTE coverage, it supports two-way calls, texts, voice messages and location features. It also tracks steps and activities, with a colorful touchscreen, games and family features managed through the Garmin Jr. app.

Stay connected on your terms

• Calls and messages: A child can communicate with approved contacts through the watch and Garmin Jr. app when the LTE subscription and coverage requirements are met.
• Location tools: Parents can view the watch's location, receive boundary enter/exit notifications and use location check-ins with an active LTE subscription and coverage.
• School mode: Set do not disturb periods to help limit distractions during the school day.

Activity, chores and rewards

Bounce 2 counts steps and has a 60-minute daily activity goal. Built-in GPS supports distance, time and pace for running, and activity profiles include walking, biking, hiking, pool swimming and more. The Garmin Jr. app also lets families use chores and coin rewards; Garmin lists chores as requiring an LTE subscription. Movement-based sleep tracking, games and watch themes add more ways for kids to use the watch.

Fit, setup and important tradeoffs

The case measures 43 × 43 × 12.4 mm, and the included silicone band fits wrists from 115 to 180 mm. Check your child's wrist measurement before ordering. A parent or guardian needs a compatible iPhone or Android phone and the Garmin Jr. app for setup and management. LTE calling, messaging and location features require a separate Garmin kids smartwatch plan and coverage; the plan is not included with the watch. Review Garmin's current subscription options and LTE coverage for your area before buying. Amazon Music playback requires a qualifying Amazon subscription.

Key specifications

• 1.2-inch (30.4 mm diagonal) AMOLED touchscreen, 390 × 390 pixels; built-in speaker and microphone.
• Up to 2 days of battery life in smartwatch mode; actual life varies with use and LTE conditions.
• 5 ATM water rating. See Garmin's water rating definitions for appropriate use.
• Watch weight: 26.5 g without band, 40.4 g with included band.
• Connectivity: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and LTE with subscription. Built-in GPS and other satellite systems.
• Colors: Slate Gray, Light Purple and Turquoise. Select a color above to see its current availability.

In the box

Bounce 2 watch, charging/data cable and documentation. The Garmin subscription is purchased separately.

See it in Mobile

Visit Red Beard's Outfitter in Mobile to compare the colors and see the watch size in person, or order online. Check the pickup availability shown above before making a trip. For more on the decision between a watch and a first phone, read our Bounce 2 guide for parents. You can also compare our Garmin watches if you are shopping for an older runner or an adult.