VTech Kidizoom Smartwatch Review and Giveaway

My children have been fighting over the chance to use the VTech Kidizoom Smart Watch, “The Smartest Watch for Kids”.  This little gadget is labeled for children 4+ and came out on the market just last month.  

Hot Features of VTech Kidizoom Smartwatch:

• Camera (located on next pic at top of touch screen)
• Movies
• Photo Effects
• Three games are included – Super Detective, rotating Puzzle, and Finger Dance.  More games and watch displays can be downloaded from Learning Lodge™ after registering an account and downloading the software
• Voice Recorder – record your voice and select from 5 voice changing effects
• Built-in rechargeable battery that can last up to 2 weeks on a single charge
• Watch – includes timer, alarm, and over 50 digital and analog displays
• Touch Screen – easy to use
• Splash Proof (do not submerge and not suitable for showering or bathing)
• Equipped with parental game controls – select from 4 game time limits (30 inutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes, and no time limit)
• Created in a durable design

The Smartwatch comes with 128 MB internal memory and stores about 800 photos or six 1 minute videos.  A small amount of memory is used to hold the camera software and data.   A 2.0 micro USB cable is included to charge the battery and to transfer files.  The battery is a built-in and not replaceable.  It is a rechargeable Li Ion polymer battery.  The battery will give users approximately 2 weeks on low usage – 1 day on heavy usage before needing to be recharged.   The battery switch is located on the back of the watch for turning the device on and off.  The battery should be charged before initial use and surprising a full charge only takes about 3 hours.  The battery switch must be on to charge the device.   Upon initial usage, it is asked to set the date and time which can be easily adjusted by the user friendly 1.41″ color touch screen. Here is the micro USB port with tip up rubber cover and a shutter button to operate the camera and take photos.  It’s important to keep the rubber cover closed tightly to prevent water from getting in the micro USB port.The other side has a home button.  If the screen is off, this button will wake up the watch.  It is also used to enter the home menu or go back to the previous menu.  If the screen is on with clock displayed, you can hold the button for a second and turn the display off.The VTech Kidizoom Smartwatch feature specs:

• 640×480 (0.3 MP) photo resolution
• 320×240 pixel or 160×120 pixel @ fps
• 60 second video length limit per file
• Approximately 1.5 feet focus range
• Photos are in JPEG and videos in AVI extensions
• It works optimally at 32°F-104°F
• Uses an auto-ISO value.  It auto adjusts to the exposure time and light sensitivity based on the lighting environment

Here are some images with photo effects that my children created. The videos and photographs are astoundingly clear and my children have had tons of fun recording audio files.   The VTech Kidizoom Smartwatch has been very easy for them to use and apply the features.  To my surprise, they have discovered so much on their own with just playing with the Smartwatch.  

As far as locating the files when the Kidizoom Smartwatch is attached to your computer, it is like using any other media device.  Simply hook it up with the provided USB cable and look for the device and its folders in your file manager.  The user manual will provide you with the minimum requirements of your computer to work with VTech Kidizoom Smartwatch and it does work with both PCs and Macs.

To learn more about the VTech Kidizoom Smartwatch, please visit VTech’s website.  The Smartwatch is currently available in blue, green, and pink and has a suggested retail of $59.99.  The  Kidizoom Smartwatch is available now at www.vtechkids.com, Amazon.com, Target.com, ToysRUs.com and Walmart.com.

Here’s a great opportunity for readers.  One reader will win a VTech Kidizoom Smartwatch!  Please enter below via Rafflecopter and good luck!  This giveaway is open to residents of the USA.  You must be 18+ to enter.  The winner will be notified via e-mail.  

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Disclosure:  I received a VTech Kidizoom Smartwatch for this review.  No other compensation was received for this post.  The thoughts and feelings expressed are my own.