Kids smartwatches without video calling
Short answer: 12 of the 40 kids watches in our catalog do not list video calling. All 12 list voice calls and GPS. Some parents prefer a watch without video because it limits what a child can do on the wrist. The catalog does not say whether a watch has a camera, so check the maker's page.
Last verified September 26, 2026.
| Model | Brand | Age range | Calls | GPS | SOS | School mode | Games | Plan required | Battery, as listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xplora X6 Play | Xplora | 4-10 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | - | 2 days (approx.) |
| Anio 6 | Anio | 5+ | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | - | Yes | 24 to 48 hours |
| Blackview Z30 | Blackview | 5-10 (approx.) | Yes | Yes | Yes | - | - | - | - |
| Garett Kids Vibe 4G | Garett | 5-10 (approx.) | Yes | Yes | Yes | - | - | - | 1-2 days (approx.) |
| Maxcom FW49 Kiddo 2 | Maxcom | 5-10 (approx.) | Yes | Yes | Yes | - | - | - | 2-3 days (approx.) |
| SaveFamily Junior | SaveFamily | 5-10 | Yes | Yes | Yes | - | Yes | - | - |
| SPC Smartee 4G Junior | SPC | 5-11 (approx.) | Yes | Yes | Yes | - | - | - | 1-2 days (approx.) |
| SPC Smartee 4G Kids | SPC | 5-10 (approx.) | Yes | Yes | Yes | - | - | - | 1-2 days (approx.) |
| Garmin Bounce 2 | Garmin | 6-12 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Up to 2 days |
| Verizon Gizmo Watch 3 Adventure | Verizon | 6-11 | Yes | Yes | - | Yes | Yes | Yes | - |
| Fitbit Ace LTE | Fitbit | 7+ | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 16 hours (approx.) |
| Gabb Watch 3e | Gabb | not listed | Yes | Yes | Yes | - | - | Yes | - |
What "does not list video" means
It means the catalog has no video calling for that model. It does not mean the watch has no camera, no messages or no games. Those are separate fields, and the table shows the ones we have: SOS, school mode and games. Where a field is blank, the maker's page has the answer.
Why a parent might choose this
Voice calls to approved contacts and location cover what many young children need. Video adds a screen interaction and a data use that some families do not want on a small child's wrist. Others want video so a grandparent can see the child. Both choices are fine, and the table lets you filter on the feature you want.
How the 12 differ
Among these watches the real differences are the age range, whether a plan is required and whether school mode and games are listed. A watch with a narrow age range suits one stage of childhood, and a watch with a wide range can last longer but may fit no age perfectly. Check the plan before the price of the watch, because a required plan is the larger cost over time. Check which contacts can be approved and whether the child can call anyone else.
Talking with your child
A watch works best when the child knows what it does. Explain that a parent can see the location, that calls go only to approved contacts and that the SOS button is for real needs. Agree school rules together. Review the contact list every few months, because a child's needs change.
What to check next
Check the age range the maker states, the plan the watch needs and how location is shared with the parent app. See kids smartwatch safety features, the kids smartwatch guide and do smartwatches need a data plan.
Safety checklist
Set the approved contacts yourself, test the SOS button with them informed, set school hours and talk with your child about what the watch does. Features vary by model and country. Check the maker's current details. See all kids smartwatches and our methodology.