KidsOClock GL50

These are terrible quality watches in our experience. My son's first GL30 suffered water damage by getting water on while washing his hands, despite the advertised IP67 rating. When contested on this they claimed this was only a rating under laboratory conditions with still water and can't be applied to real life. These watches are clearly no good… Read more

for kids to have in that situation. We then got a slightly discounted GL50, this one has had a software issue less than two months out from the 12 month warranty period and will no longer start up. Kidsoclock now refuse to repair or replace it. The watches are ok while they work (GPS location often takes time to locate the child, generally clunky software/app) but we will not be purchasing them any more. I'd rather spend money on a better quality watch like a Garmin Bounce or Apple watch SE and have dependable hardware and a better app/software experience.

We have loved the freedom and safety the Kids O'Clock has given us. Our son, 10, rides to school and walks to friends' houses. He will message when he arrives at places or leaves. It's been an absolute sanity saver to support him develop his independence. Show details

We've had a great experience with the KidsOClock watch. It's made communicating with our son simple and reliable, while giving him the confidence and independence to stay connected. It's been especially helpful for coordinating school drop-offs and pick-ups, giving us peace of mind without the need for a mobile phone. We highly recommend it to families looking for a safe and easy way to stay in touch with their children.

KidsoClock has been a game changer for us! My daughter has started taking the school bus going to school & back home starting next term. We feel more assured as she can check in with us as she gets to the school & when she’s on her way to home. We… Read more

especially love that we can disable the watch during school hours, also limit the contacts she has on her watch. We think we can genuinely put off needing to give her a phone for a bit longer. We have recommended the watch to her friends’ parents and most of the kids in her friend group have gotten it already

I purchased the KidsOClock watch for my son when his Spacetalk Adventurer watch stopped working. We wanted to try a different watch as the Spacetalk is quite chunky and the touch screen is not as responsive as it could be. The KidsOClock price was… Read more

excellent and it arrived very quickly after I placed my order. It was quite easy to set up and there was online help that I utilised when I got stuck on setting up the password. The watch is similar in size to an Apple Watch and my son loves the style. He also loves changing the faces. He enjoys keeping track of his step count each day too. The touch screen is responsive and the app is easy to use. It does everything I need it to do such as keeping track of my son’s location and being able to call or text each other. In my opinion it is much better than the last kids smart watch we had been using for several years. I used to have to encourage my son to wear the last one. He loves wearing the KidsOClock and the battery lasts longer than the last watch too. I am extremely happy with KidsOClock watch and so is my son.

I’m really impressed with the GL50 KidsO’Clock smartwatch — it’s easy to use, packed with great features, and gives me real peace of mind. My ten‑year‑old absolutely loves it too, especially the fun design and useful functions. I also really… Read more

appreciate features like School Mode, which helps minimise distractions during class while still keeping essential safety features active. It’s been a total win for both of us!

We have certainly appreciated the recent successful purchase of our KidsOClock watch and it is proving to be very effective for us. The main user of the watch is our Down syndrome son Ben, and he is managing to use the watch primarily as a time-piece, but it is also giving us peace of mind being able to know where he is with the pretty… Read more

neat "location" function. We're also happy that he is managing the process to keep the watch regularly charged. All in all the purchase and registering process went smoothly for us even though we wouldn't describe ourselves as "tech-savvy". We're sure there are some new features we may discover, but we mainly wanted to ensure both Ben and we could get the basics right to start. We do like the location feature although wonder if we're doing the best process of always needing to let the watch/app take a full minute to identify position ... maybe there's a smarter way, we'll explore more maybe. Thank-you again to KidsOClock for your product and systems.

Here is my review of the KidsOClock GL50: I spent a lot of time researching which kids smart watch would be best for my 10 year old daughter. I chose the KidsOClock GL50 as I wanted something that had video calling, and a few extra fun features as it was a birthday gift. Price point was great in comparison to other watches with similar features … Read more

Pros: Really easy setup, parents control everything via the app on their phone. I have set up the School hours lock easily so she is not distracted by the watch during school The location feature is accurate and really easy to use Battery life is good, lasts easily for over 24 hours before needing to charge. My daughter loves the AI features, without it being too excessive for my liking, Size of the watch is great, my daughter has tiny wrists and has no problems wearing it all day Excellent service from the company. They sent me the wrong watch strap and promptly sent me the correct one once I notified them,

Cons: AI feature often mishears her when she uses the voice controls. Unique charger head that I haven't seen in stores, so I recommended getting a second one

Overall very happy with this choice!

Our 7-year-old recently started using the Kid-o-Clock GL50 watch, and overall, it’s been a fantastic investment for our family’s peace of mind. ​What we love: ​Easy Setup: From a parent's perspective, the initial setup was a breeze. ​Intuitive App: The app is straightforward. I especially like the "school times" feature, which keeps him focused… Read more

during class. ​Kid-Friendly Interface: It’s very easy for a 7-year-old to navigate. He can call his saved contacts or send us a message without any frustration. ​Reliable Tracking: The GPS tracking works well, which is our primary reason for getting it. ​Perfect Size: The screen is large enough to read messages clearly, but the watch itself isn't too bulky for a child's wrist. ​Area for improvement:

The only downside has been the AI functionality. It doesn't "talk back" and struggled to understand even basic questions. We found it a bit clunky, so we’ve turned it off for now (you can do this in the app). We’d love to see a software update to make this feature more interactive and responsive.

​Final Verdict: Despite the AI, the core safety and communication features are excellent. If you’re looking for a reliable way to stay connected with your child, this is a solid choice!

We have been Kids O'clock customers for a few years now and I can say that we've been very happy with the service and responses from the team. We have experienced technical issues. And did find it difficult communicating via email at first. But the responses have always been prompt and helpful. And when a non-repairable issue arose, they replaced… Read more

the product for us which was much appreciated! We have occasionally had issues with texts not arriving and reception dropping out which has impacted direct location. But overall the product is comfortable, durable and easy to use for my kids. It gives me peace of mind and we have been happy as well as recommending to many friends. Thankyou

We bought the GL50 watch for my daughter. She is loving it and finding the apps easy to use. It's a great size and the voice calls come through very clear. The locations service gives me peace of mind as well as having a way to contact her now. The parent settings of being able to set it for on/off times are great. Thank you!

AMY This is our third watch that we have purchased. My daughter is looking forward to receiving it for her birthday. It gives me great piece of mind knowing that my kids can contact me if they need to.

Brought the GL50 in November 2024. In April, the speaker stopped working and my child was unable to hear when we called. 1 year and 5 months after purchase. I reached out to Customer Service who took so long to respond and provide the details needed to send it back for repair. Once I was finally able to, they confirmed it was irreparable and I… Read more

could buy a replacement at my own cost. Given this is a major product fault, while acknowledging its outside of their warranty, they have failed in their obligations under ACL. They are now refusing to even respond to my emails.

I have since made a complaint to ACCC and will also be raising a case with QCAT.

The product itself was great when it works, other than the battery which lasted about a day. However I would absolutely stay away from them because once outside of the warranty period, even for a day it seems, they will not help you and hide behind their claim of 'outside the warranty period'

My son got the GL50 for Christmas 2024,but lasted just 1year and 6 months.It got water damaged from rain even though it's a water-resistant watch. This is our second kidsoclock watch that has been broken. This one it's not replaced by guarantee. Otherwise it's a good watch while it lasted,suits it's purpose,but I'm not buying anymore from this brand.

purchased this kids’ watch for around $250 (GL50) and had a very disappointing experience. The watch developed water damage even though it was never exposed to water directly. It was only used under normal conditions such as light moisture and rain, which is exactly the kind of everyday exposure you would expect for a kids’ watch. Despite this,… Read more

the device failed after 1 Year.

When I raised a warranty claim, it was rejected because it was just 10 days out of warranty, with no flexibility or consideration given to the situation. I was then told a replacement would cost $150 (GL50 model), which is still very expensive given the original purchase price and early failure.

For a product marketed toward children, I expected much better durability and fairer customer support. Unfortunately, both were lacking.

I would not recommend this product to other parents.

We’ve been using the GL50 watch for our daughter, and overall we’re very happy with it. The calling quality is clear, and being able to stay in touch without giving her a smartphone is exactly what we were looking for. My daughter also loves wearing it because it’s comfortable and looks great. Hi KidsOClock team, Thanks for reaching out!… Read more

Here’s my review:

We did have a small issue getting the watch to work with a different mobile carrier at first, but the KidsOClock customer support team responded quickly and was very helpful throughout the process.

Overall, the GL50 offers great value for money and is a great option for parents who want a reliable GPS watch for their children. We’d happily recommend it to other families.

My 10 year old loves the watch so much He has started to organise his own time and doesn’t need Mum to gentle him out of bed in the morning The interface is simple to navigate but detailed enough to be engaging. Will be buying another for his brother

We love the KidsOClock watch recently purchased for our 11 year old son. We had previously had a very bad experience with a Spacetalk similar option, after it failed within 3 months and we couldn't get any service support from Spacetalk. The KidsOClock watch is easy with clear instructions to set up. We find it easy to use and the school mode is… Read more

helpful when activated. Knowing our son is contactable at any time, and that he is able to contact us, has given great peace of mind on occasions where we are not together.

Please keep up the good customer service - it is what sets your company apart from others.

My son absolutely loves his KidsOClock watch. He can go on a bike ride or go exploring and I have complete confidence he’s safe and will call if need be. It’s a game changer. Show details

I purchased the KidsClock on the recommendation of a family member. The web site was easy to follow in terms of which model and the features that were available The KidsClock is smart in order to keep kids safe, but also ensuring they can only access "particular" features The tracking via Australia Post was very efficient Once the KidsClock… Read more

arrived, I found the process of setting up the SIM card very easy, and of course, choosing the correct data plan

I bought 2 GL50 watches for our 10 year old sons. They love the look and comfort of the watches. As a parent we love the ability to send them on their way to school each day, knowing they dont wander off track and reach it safely. The ability for us to also send them a sime message or call if we are running late at school pick-up time. My youngest boy now wants one of his own. Highly recommended the KidsOClick watch over any other brand.