VTech Launches Kids Smartwatch Kidizoom

I would love to get one of these for my son, he would love it…

VTech® (www.vtechkids.com), a world leader in age-appropriate and developmental stage-based electronic learning products for children, today announced the availability of its first ever fun camera watch for kids: the Kidizoom® Smartwatch. The world’s first Smartwatch for kids, this innovative, multi-function watch is packed with robust features such as a built-in camera, video and fun photo effects, offering an enriching fun and educational experience in a wearable, kid-friendly, take-anywhere gadget. Leading the way into a new era of wearable technology tailored for children as young as four years old, the Kidizoom Smartwatch is available now at www.vtechkids.com, Amazon.com, Target.com, ToysRUs.com and Walmart.com.

“VTech is world-renowned for the superior innovation, design and the development that goes into our toys,” said William To, President of VTech Electronics North America.  “With the trend in smartwatches for adults, VTech has again successfully harnessed the latest technological trend and brought it to children in a fun, interactive, safe and educational way. The unique camera and video functions really resonate with children and set us apart from other watches and wearable tech.”

VTech has a rich history in creating fun learning technology for children.  Since 1980, VTech has combined innovative technologies that capture children’s attention with educational content that makes learning fun.  As technology has evolved, so have VTech’s products, holding true to the company’s mission to identify trends and new technologies and pass them on to the consumer in fun, engaging ways and at affordable prices.

The Smartest Watch for Kids
More than just a watch, the exciting new interactive Kidizoom Smartwatch lets kids capture photos, add photo effects, record videos and play built-in games for learning fun on the go. Complete with an easy-to-use 1.4” color touch screen, as well as more than 50 digital and analog clock displays, the multi-functional Kidizoom Smartwatch is perfect for kids learning to tell time. The Kidizoom Smartwatch also boasts a rechargeable battery, alarm clock, timer, stopwatch, voice recorder with funny voice changing effects and parental game controls. Because it is made just for kids, the Kidizoom Smartwatch features a durable design to withstand drops and bumps and is splash and sweat proof. In addition, the Kidizoom Smartwatch is PC and MAC compatible for uploading photos, videos and recorded voice files and offers access to VTech’s Learning Lodge™ app store, where parents can download even more games and watch displays to extend the learning fun.

Kidizoom Smartwatch features include:

• 1.4 inch color touch screen
• Camera for taking photos and recording videos
• Voice recorder with 5 voice changing effects
• Special effects including customized photo frames, color filters and distortion effects; fun video frames
• 4 fun games, included
• Kid-durable design to withstand drops and bumps
• Splash proof and sweat proof
• Alarm clock with fun tones and animation
• Timer and stopwatch in kid-friendly themes
• 50+ digital and traditional analog displays
• Rechargeable battery
• 4 vibrant colors: blue, pink, white and green
• Micro USB cable for data transfer and battery recharging
• Access to Learning Lodge to download more games and watch displays

The Kidizoom Smartwatch (www.vtechkids.com/kidizoomsmartwatch) is recommended for ages four and up and has an MSRP of $59.99.

For more information about VTech’s full range of products, please visit www.vtechkids.com.