Focusing on safe digital growth to help kids develop healthy technology habits

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Compare Pinwheel smart watches to TickTalk watches

Pinwheel Watches are designed to give kids independence while giving parents peace of mind.

With curated apps, safe communication, and strong parental controls, it helps kids learn how to use technology responsibly from day one.

Features
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TickTalk
Comfortable large display to text & interact
Unlimited list of parent-approved contacts
Advanced screen time controls
Large memory storage space
Kid-friendly AI chat app option
Available cameras
GPS Locator

Pinwheel gives you the tools to safely guide your child's technology journey, and to grow with them

Pinwheel Watch

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Pinwheel Watch

$159

The Pinwheel Watch is a standalone kid's smart watch (no phone needed). Get the easy, trusted Pinwheel parent management system in a safe, low-distraction phone alternative.

  • Large, clear display
  • Voice activated
  • Front and rear cameras (can be disabled)
  • 48 hours battery life (standby); 12-15 hours (regular use)
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Pinwheel Watch vs. TickTalk Watch Frequently Asked Questions

Does it need a Pinwheel phone to work?

No. The Pinwheel Watch is a standalone kid's smart watch (no phone needed)

Are Pinwheel watches durable?

Pinwheel watches are durable, and you can also get insurance (for only $29.99) to replace your watch if you get to damage it

Do Pinwheel watches allow unlimited calling and texting?

Yes. Pinwheel Wireless for watches include unlimited calls and text and two 2GB of high speed data. Contrary to TickTalk, which only allows for a limited number (50) of contacts.

Who you can contact using your watch?

Pinwheel uses real SMS text. You can text anybody from your unlimited contacts list, approved by parents, even if they don't have a Pinwheel watch.

Do Pinwheel watches have games?

Yes. You can choose to download games to your child's watch, or leave them off if they'll be too distracting.

What is PinwheelGPT? Is it safe for kids?

PinwheelGPT is a free optional AI chat app for kids and teens to explore interests, learn how things work and get answers. It only gives kid-appropriate answers, with an added extra layer of safety of parents being able to monitor their child's chats, and the option to disable it. PinwheelGPT chats are not used to train large language models.


- No inappropriate answers
- No explicit content
- No images, videos, or web links

What's the difference between ChatGPT and PinwheelGPT?

PinwheelGPT is designed for kids, with kid-friendly and appropriate answers. It also comes with parental monitoring so you can see what your child is wondering about.