A million hearts connected: Celebrating a milestone of peace of mind with Verizon Family

Verizon Family is your all-in-one safety hub for families on the move. From teens driving solo to children and grandma walking home, the service provides location sharing, arrival alerts, and digital boundaries. Soon, you will also be able to manage Gizmo Watch, Verizon’s phone-free smartwatch for kids, all from the Verizon Family app.

Don’t take our word for it, ask the 1 million customers enrolled in Verizon Family today, a testament to the trust families across the country place in our service every single day.

The heartbeat of a million families

While the numbers are large, the stories behind them are deeply personal. Over the last year, one million families have used the tools Verizon Family offers to create a massive network of care.

• Quiet comfort: Families received 360 million automatic updates and performed 251 million personal check-ins last year. We see these not as data points but as millions of “I made it home safe” messages that let families breathe a little easier.
• Empowering parents, every single day: In 2025, Verizon Family helped families navigate the digital world on their own terms by proactively helping parents manage or filter 50 million daily app and website requests ^¹ , resulting in 18.2 billion times that Verizon Family filtered content for parents throughout 2025 ^² . Verizon Family helps parents and caregivers keep the focus on healthy digital habits and age-appropriate content. It’s our way of helping you build a safer, more intentional digital home for the ones who matter most.
• Journeying together: Whether it is the daily commute to school or a weekend getaway, Verizon Family has been a companion for over 589 million miles of travel last year. In early 2026, we have already supported families through nearly 200 million miles of safe journeys.
• A billion moments of “I love you”: Last year, families turned to Gizmo Watch, now a part of Verizon Family, for over a billion minutes of shared laughter and stories. From the 358 million “just checking in” calls from caregivers to the 109 million minutes of video calls that turned long distances into front-row seats, Verizon Family is dedicated to the moments that matter most. Because being apart shouldn't mean being away.

A world of discovery and responsibility

Verizon Family and Gizmo Watch do more than just connect you; they foster independence and healthy digital habits. In the coming weeks, we’ll be integrating the Gizmo Hub app into the Verizon Family experience for a seamless space to manage Gizmo Watch.

Younger children can stay active with step goals and remain focused in class via School Mode using Gizmo Watch, while older kids, adults and seniors benefit from the Safe Walk real-time digital companion and emergency Medical ID feature. Whether mastering AI-powered math puzzles or chatting with relatives, this integrated platform provides a supportive, secure environment for your family to grow together.

Peace of mind for every budget

We believe every family deserves to feel connected. That is why we have made many of the most important features of Verizon Family available for free. This includes essential location sharing and safety notifications that provide a high-value foundation for any household.

For those looking for even more support, Verizon Family Plus offers incredible affordability with extra features like driving insights, roadside assistance and advanced parental controls. From the suburbs of Ohio to the heart of New York City, we are proud to offer a service that fits the needs and the budget of every family.

At the end of the day, a million families is more than a statistic. It is a million stories of love, care and the peace of mind that comes from knowing your family is always just a tap away.